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3 beds2,411 sqft$315/sqft
797 Merrills Cove Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Est: $4,036/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.35 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$315/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

797 Merrills Cove Road offers a secluded mountain retreat with expansive natural beauty. Wooded parcel offers Exceptional Privacy, providing a peaceful mountain oasis where wildlife and nature abound. You get the feeling of being miles away from civilization, yet you are conveniently located to South Asheville’s amenities, & 12-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville’s shopping dining & breweries. Roughly 5 miles to the Mountains to Sea trail or the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is served by Top-Rated Schools....797 Merrills Cove Road offers a secluded mountain retreat with expansive natural beauty. Wooded parcel offers Exceptional Privacy, providing a peaceful mountain oasis where wildlife and nature abound. You get the feeling of being miles away from civilization, yet you are conveniently located to South Asheville’s amenities, & 12-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville’s shopping dining & breweries. Roughly 5 miles to the Mountains to Sea trail or the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is served by Top-Rated Schools. Home features 3 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Full Baths and One Half Bath. Unique Slate & Hardwood Floors throughout. Spacious Great Room features amazing Wood burning fireplace, Quarts Stone fascia & hearth, room opens to additional sitting area, dining & expansive new rear decking. Ample Kitchen is highlighted with stylish travertine tile & breakfast nook. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, Den area and an office (currently used as a bedroom). Don’t forget the In ground Pool! 36’ x 18’ Wow! Quite stunning. Many wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy the serenity and privacy. Garage is 25.5’ Deep x 30.3 Wide. Perfect for additional storage or workshop space. Home has been utilized as a (STR) short term rental very successfully from 2014 to 2024. Home can also be sold as a turn key operation fully furnished.
49 days on Market
  • Listed by: • NextHome WNC Realty Laura@NextHomeWNC.com
Last updated: 08/18/2026 10:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4404847

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Property Information for 797 Merrills Cove Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Contemporary
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 1.35 AC / 58,806 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.473528
  • Latitude: 35.522671
  • Directions: I240 E to 74 Towards Fairview/Blue Ridge Parkway, Right on Rose Hill Rd. Left on Merrills Cove. Drive is shared. Sign for 793/797 is at entrance of driveway. Continue past first home to end.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $528,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 9666-63-6252-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cane Creek
  • High School: T.C. Roberson
  • Elementary School: Glen Arden/Koontz
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2411.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 842
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1215
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1196
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2411.0
  • Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Use
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Outdoor Shower
  • Construction Materials: Hard Stucco, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Flat, Rubber, Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Oil, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 12.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Flex Space
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 797 Merrills Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4404847

$759,000
Sep 18, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #232045493

$410,000

+45.2% / yr

Jun 29, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #205175734

$260,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4404847

$759,000
09/18/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #232045493

$410,000

+45.2% / yr

06/29/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #205175734

$260,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 797 Merrills Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand$38,500Additions$277,400Total$315,900
Tax Record2025$2,141 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,507 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,507 SqFtStories2Lot Size58,806 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1977ZoningR-LDCountyBUNCOMBEAPN9666-63-6252-00000

Schools near 797 Merrills Cove Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Glen Arden Elementary
PublicPK to 4

Koontz Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Cane Creek Middle
Public6 to 8

T C Roberson High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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797 Merrills Cove Road is a single family home for sale in Asheville, NC 28803. This property was listed for sale on July 17, 2026 by NextHome WNC Realty, it's currently listed at $759,000. It has been on the market for a total of 49 days and was last sold on September 18, 2007. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Glen Arden Elementary, Koontz Intermediate School and Cane Creek Middle. 797 Merrills Cove Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,411 sqft single family home built in 1977.

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