Nestled in the peaceful town of Arden, NC, this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 16 McDonald Road offers the perfect retreat for retirees or an excellent investment opportunity. Just a short drive from Asheville, you'll enjoy easy access to top-tier healthcare, shopping, dining, and more. Surrounded by stunning mountain views and a mild climate, the home provides a serene backdrop for outdoor activities and relaxation. Completely renovated in 2024, the home boasts modern updates that enhance both comfort and style, with a brand-new septic system installed in December 2024. Whether you're relaxing in the private backyard or exploring nearby parks, this charming home provides the ideal blend of tranquility and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Layth Duroobi• NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
Contact: layth.duroobi@gmail.com
Bought with Ted Blackwood• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Investors Alert! Located only 10 minutes from Biltmore Park and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Great opportunity to invest and fix up this 1980 single-wide home 2 bedroom and 1 bath with level yard. Bring all offers motivated seller.
Public Records
Jan 13, 1986
Sold
$5,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$267 (+5.2%)
$38,100 + $3,300
$41,400
2024
$254 (+3.3%)
$38,100 + $3,300
$41,400
2023
$246 (+1.7%)
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2022
$241
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2021
$241 (+5.9%)
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2020
$228
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2019
$228
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2018
$228
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2017
$228 (+117.2%)
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2016
$105 (−40.0%)
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2015
$175
$13,000 + $2,200
$15,200
2014
$175
$13,000 + $12,300
$25,300
Tax history for 16 Mcdonald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$267 (+5.2%)
$38,100 + $3,300
$41,400
2024
$254 (+3.3%)
$38,100 + $3,300
$41,400
2023
$246 (+1.7%)
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2022
$241
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2021
$241 (+5.9%)
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2020
$228
$38,100 + $3,100
$41,200
2019
$228
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2018
$228
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2017
$228 (+117.2%)
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2016
$105 (−40.0%)
$33,900 + $2,300
$36,200
2015
$175
$13,000 + $2,200
$15,200
2014
$175
$13,000 + $12,300
$25,300
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
684
Year built
1980
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Buncombe County
APN
963432569700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Electric, Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Entry Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Manufactured
Construction Materials: Aluminum
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: Manufactured Singlewide
Zoning Specification: R-1
Land Information
Land Included Y/N: 1
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 115 ft x 132 ft
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 684
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Buncombe County
APN: 963432569700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 784
Living Area: 784
Above Grade Finished Area: 784
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 784
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100630
Buyer Team Mls Id: R24522
Around this home
Schools
Avery's Creek Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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