ALL OFFERS DUE BY 5:00PM MONDAY AUG 7TH. Your buyers will fall in love with this adorable cottage in the heart of Arden. Located on a quiet street, with a large lot and a huge backyard, this home has 3 spacious bedrooms, one bathroom, and a spacious kitchen and dining area on the main floor, plus a lovely sunroom. The large basement is perfect for projects and play, and there is an extra finished and heated bonus room just off the basement with French doors leading outside (not counted in overall square footage due to not being contiguous to heated finished space). Expansive deck overlooks the large backyard which has several flat, usable areas and a lovely sunny garden. All right next to a babbling creek!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ann Roth• Keller Williams Professionals
Contact: AnnRoth@kw.com
Bought with Maurie Hill• Keller Williams Professionals
Quiet and convenient South Asheville community. Quaint 3 bedroom home with 1 full bath and beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout. Fantastic party deck overlooking a very usable backyard with a small creek. Newly painted interior and brand new roof installed in 2018. HVAC is approximately 8 years old. There is a plethora of available storage in the full basement. Approximately 300 SF of heated and conditioned space in the basement…Bonus room in BSMT is not included in the total SF. This is a great find, and it’s move in ready. Hurry!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM524941
Nov 19, 2012
Sold
$130,000
$139/sq ft
Aug 28, 2012
Listed
$135,000
$144/sq ft
+9
Fantastic move in ready home in a great neighborhood and convenient to all that South Asheville has to offer! Hurry to see this hidden secret!
Public Records
Apr 4, 2005
Sold
$116,500
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 26, 2003
Sold
$99,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1996
Sold
$67,500
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1994
Sold
$57,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,788 (+6.6%)
$40,000 + $140,900
$180,900
2024
$1,677 (−1.8%)
$40,000 + $140,900
$180,900
2023
$1,708 (+1.1%)
$40,000 + $140,900
$180,900
2022
$1,689
$40,000 + $149,600
$189,600
2021
$1,689 (+4.7%)
$40,000 + $149,600
$189,600
2020
$1,613
$40,000 + $149,600
$189,600
2019
$1,613
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2018
$1,613 (−1.0%)
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2017
$1,630 (+26.5%)
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2016
$1,288
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2015
$1,288 (+1.4%)
$32,000 + $87,400
$119,400
2014
$1,270
$32,000 + $87,400
$119,400
Tax history for 12 Old Turnpike Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,788 (+6.6%)
$40,000 + $140,900
$180,900
2024
$1,677 (−1.8%)
$40,000 + $140,900
$180,900
2023
$1,708 (+1.1%)
$40,000 + $140,900
$180,900
2022
$1,689
$40,000 + $149,600
$189,600
2021
$1,689 (+4.7%)
$40,000 + $149,600
$189,600
2020
$1,613
$40,000 + $149,600
$189,600
2019
$1,613
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2018
$1,613 (−1.0%)
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2017
$1,630 (+26.5%)
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2016
$1,288
$32,000 + $136,400
$168,400
2015
$1,288 (+1.4%)
$32,000 + $87,400
$119,400
2014
$1,270
$32,000 + $87,400
$119,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
935
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965428452800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Dec 19, 2024.
RS4
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
Residential Single-Family Medium Density District
It is the intent of the RS-4 Residential Single-Family Medium Density District to establish a medium density for single-family dwellings and to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district while promoting a suitable environment for single-family living. Non-single-family development normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area is also permitted.
Zone overlays
Resource Management Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Exterior Entry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Unvented
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 939
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 939
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Concrete Block, Vinyl
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: Garden
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: RS4
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Sloped
Lot Size Area: 0.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Gas, Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Estes/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Valley Springs
High School: T.C. Roberson
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville: Go south on Sweeten Creek Road, take a right on Rosscraggon Rd (by BB Barns), take the next left on Azalea Rd, and then take the next left on Old Turnpike Rd. The house will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 935
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965428452800000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 19, 2024
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 939
Living Area: 939
Above Grade Finished Area: 939
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 939
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team Mls Id: R18987
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Koontz Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Arden, NC • 28704
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
44
24
54
32
66
40
73
49
73
54
82
62
84
67
78
63
76
56
66
46
60
40
51
30
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$303,000 – $367,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Arden. 3 minutes to get started.