878 Garren Creek Rd

Fairview, NC 28730

$469,000
Price
2
Beds
1,526 Sq. Ft.
$307 / Sq. Ft.
1,526
Sq. Ft.
$307
per Sq. Ft.
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Discover the beauty of creekside living at 878 Garren Creek Road, a thoughtfully updated mountain cottage resting on 2.24 acres with more than 300 feet of frontage on both sides of Garren Creek. Surrounded by native landscaping, waterfalls, and the sounds of three creeks, this unique property offers privacy, charm, and natural beauty just minutes from Asheville. Designed for comfortable one-level living, the home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, custom trim work, and abundant...Discover the beauty of creekside living at 878 Garren Creek Road, a thoughtfully updated mountain cottage resting on 2.24 acres with more than 300 feet of frontage on both sides of Garren Creek. Surrounded by native landscaping, waterfalls, and the sounds of three creeks, this unique property offers privacy, charm, and natural beauty just minutes from Asheville. Designed for comfortable one-level living, the home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, custom trim work, and abundant built-in storage. The living room showcases a native stone fireplace with custom shelving, while the remodeled kitchen offers granite countertops, a pantry, and updated appliances, including a dishwasher and an induction range. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space with a Jøtul propane stove, recessed lighting, and oversized barn doors. A detached garage with its own HVAC system and electrical panel offers endless possibilities for a studio, workshop, office, or guest space. Enjoy the outdoors from the Trex deck overlooking the creek or the covered flagstone patio below. Recent improvements include updated HVAC systems, plumbing components, a 200-amp electrical service, radon mitigation, a metal roof, and extensive landscaping. A rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful mountain setting with modern updates and room for relaxing, creating, and exploring.
  1. Listed by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty • jackie@mymosaicrealty.com

Property Details for 878 Garren Creek Road

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
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LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2026 05:03 AM

Property Details for 878 Garren Creek Road

StatusActive
MLS #4387190
Days on Market3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,574 SF
CountyBuncombe County
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Building Information for 878 Garren Creek Road

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size2.24 AC / 97,574 SF

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$2,461 per month

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$2,337

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 878 Garren Creek Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.332532
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.515127
  • Directions: From I-40, take Exit 53A for US-74A East toward Fairview and Bat Cave. Follow US-74A East for approximately 7 miles, then turn left onto Village Road. Continue 0.2 miles and turn left onto Garren Creek Road. Follow Garren Creek Road for approximately 4.3 miles. 878 Garren Creek Road will be on your left. Look for the Mosaic sign at the entrance to the driveway.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $211,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 0605-89-5004-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cane Creek
  • High School: AC Reynolds
  • Elementary School: Fairview
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1042.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 484.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1042
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 558
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 558
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Other: 291.0
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1526.0
  • Lot Features: Orchard(s), Green Area, Level, Private, Creek/Stream
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60x77x65x56x74x201x282x399
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 46
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 0046/0120
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned, Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Other - See Remarks
  • Heating: Central, Ductless, Heat Pump, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Split Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 878 Garren Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4387190

$469,000—
Aug 19, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #577405821

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4387190

$469,000
08/19/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #577405821

$150,000

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

Public Records for 878 Garren Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,492 ($124 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,243 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt994 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt249 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt745 SqFtStories1Lot Size97,574 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1970ZoningDEED DATE:08/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN0605-89-5004-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 878 Garren Creek Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairview Elementary
Public - K to 5
Cane Creek Middle
Public - 6 to 8
A C Reynolds High
Public - 9 to 12
Community High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fairview Elementary
PublicK to 5

Cane Creek Middle
Public6 to 8

A C Reynolds High
Public9 to 12

Community High School
Public7 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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More information about 878 Garren Creek Road, Fairview, NC 28730

878 Garren Creek Road is a single family home for sale in Fairview, NC 28730. This property was listed for sale on June 11, 2026 by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, it's currently listed at $469,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on August 19, 2016. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Fairview Elementary, Cane Creek Middle and A C Reynolds High. 878 Garren Creek Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,526 sqft single family home built in 1970.

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