486 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville, NC, 28805

$349,900

Home List Price

$4,155*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
708 SqFt
$494/SqFt
House

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486 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville$349,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$4,155*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1947
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
MLS #4206986
StatusActive

About 486 Kenilworth Rd

Don't miss this 1940s cozy cottage nestled on a private corner lot in the popular Kenilworth neighborhood, seconds to all Tunnel Road/East Asheville amenities and five minutes to Downtown Asheville. Smart one level floor plan with a fresh white color palette lives light and bright. Home features gleaming hardwoods, two bedrooms, updated bathroom, spacious eat-in kitchen and wonderful living room with beaverboard. By Springtime, this yard will be a vibrant oasis full of fragrant flowers and blooms. Hydrangeas, Crape Myrtles, Camellias, Cherry trees, day lilies and a rose garden! Charming back porch and covered front porch connects to sunny deck. The one-car detached garage was converted to a storage space but has potential to be a studio, home office or converted back to a garage. Low maintenance vinyl siding, roof replaced in 2016 (approx), HVAC 2015 (approx) and water heater is less than 5 years old. Don't miss this one!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Living Area: 708 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Nest Realty Asheville
  • Office Email: ashley.rogers@nestrealty.com

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From downtown, follow College Street through the Beaucatcher Tunnel to Tunnel Road. Turn right onto Kenilworth Road and follow .2 mile to home on right.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $349,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $494/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,284
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Asheville, NC

City

Med. Sold Price

$490K

Med. Price/SqFt

$312

Avg. Days On Market

62

# of Sold Homes

121

486 Kenilworth Rd vs Asheville

6 DAYS ON ROCKET

-56 Days

$349,900

-$140.1K Less

$494/SqFt

+$181 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $140.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $181/SqFt more than other homes in Asheville, NC.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Number: #4206986

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Nest Realty Asheville
  • Office Email: ashley.rogers@nestrealty.com

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,284$175,600
2020$1,283$134,000
2019$1,283$134,000
2017$1,297$134,000

History based on county public records data.

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$1,814

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,116

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Haw Creek Elementary School

  • 10 Bethesda Rd

  • 1.58 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Claxton Elementary School

  • 241 Merrimon Ave

  • 1.82 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-5

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3
/10

  • Isaac Dickson Elementary School

  • 125 Hill St

  • 1.91 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,590. The most common annual income of people living in Asheville, NC is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 486 Kenilworth Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 486 Kenilworth Rd property is $349,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 486 Kenilworth Rd is a house located in Asheville, North Carolina, 28805.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 486 Kenilworth Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,284 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 486 Kenilworth Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 486 Kenilworth Rd is 708 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 486 Kenilworth Rd is 1947.

Rocket Homes›North Carolina›Buncombe County›Asheville›28805›486 Kenilworth Rd

This home is located at 486 Kenilworth Rd in Asheville, NC and zip code 28805 in the Kenilworth neighborhood. This 708 square foot home was built in 1947. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 28, 2024 and is currently priced at $349,900.

Asheville, NC housing market in December 2024 saw over 13 listings sold above listed price, more than 22 sold at listed price and over 86 sold below. In December 2024 in Asheville, NC there were 4.8% more homes for sale than in November 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 62 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $490,006.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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