Sold with MLS 4045304 Chalet-style home with STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS! All contents to convey! Near the top of Mount Royal, southern and eastern views may be further expanded. Private wooded home w/plenty of outdoor areas to soak in the magnificent views – 2 spacious decks, balcony off upper bedroom, 6-person hot tub w/fire pit area. Fun outdoor play area for kids. Inside – formal dining room w/views opens to living room with romantic gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen w/3k gas cook's range. Bedroom and full bath on main. 2 bedrooms and large bath on 2nd floor. Basement finished walkout bonus room, wet bar, e-fireplace, full bath, storage and laundry room. Private, yet just minutes to Biltmore Estate, Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and attractions. Collier Cove Nature Preserve 1/4 mi. Well-maintained 5-star vacation rental since 2006. Wonderful primary, vacation or retirement home sits on private .64 acre lot w/optional .57 acre view/build lot –
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kris Mulloy• Lantern Realty & Development
Contact: 828-443-3909
Bought with Bill DeVore• Keller Williams Professionals
Stunning Mountain VIEWS in a private wooded wonderland yet only minutes to Biltmore Park & downtown Asheville. Home is on .64 acres w/an additional .57 acre view lot. Enjoy amazing views from multiple decks, 6 person hot tub, fire pit & great recreation area for kids. Large formal dining room w/views, looks into delightful living room w/cozy gas fireplace. (did I mention views!)...Cheery kitchen w/awesome 3K gas cook's stove. 2nd floor has inviting 2 bedrooms & bath, master can be on either floor. Lower level w/large family room w/electric fireplace, kids play area, & currently setup for a 4th bedroom. Wet bar too! A great place to live or continue as a successful business: Home is a 5 Star vacation rental since 2006 (owner is retiring).
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Jan 11, 2019
Price Changed
$389,995
$176/sq ft
Nov 24, 2018
Price Changed
$399,500
$180/sq ft
Oct 29, 2018
Price Changed
$409,000
$185/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 2006
Sold
$320,000
$144/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 1993
Sold
$105,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,722 (+9.4%)
$48,200 + $207,600
$255,800
2024
$1,575 (+3.9%)
$48,200 + $207,600
$255,800
2023
$1,516 (+1.7%)
$48,200 + $207,600
$255,800
2022
$1,491
$48,200 + $206,200
$254,400
2021
$1,491 (+5.2%)
$48,200 + $206,200
$254,400
2020
$1,418
$48,200 + $206,200
$254,400
2019
$1,418
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2018
$1,418
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2017
$1,418 (+5.2%)
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2016
$1,347
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2015
$1,347
$46,400 + $147,500
$193,900
2014
$1,347
$46,400 + $147,500
$193,900
Tax history for 189 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,722 (+9.4%)
$48,200 + $207,600
$255,800
2024
$1,575 (+3.9%)
$48,200 + $207,600
$255,800
2023
$1,516 (+1.7%)
$48,200 + $207,600
$255,800
2022
$1,491
$48,200 + $206,200
$254,400
2021
$1,491 (+5.2%)
$48,200 + $206,200
$254,400
2020
$1,418
$48,200 + $206,200
$254,400
2019
$1,418
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2018
$1,418
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2017
$1,418 (+5.2%)
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2016
$1,347
$48,200 + $176,800
$225,000
2015
$1,347
$46,400 + $147,500
$193,900
2014
$1,347
$46,400 + $147,500
$193,900
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
2,100
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965468229700000
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, RV Access/Parking
Other Parking: Asphalt driveway leads to large stone parking area with room for approximately 6 vehicles
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Fire Pit, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 180
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 180
Interior Features
Room Count: 12
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.634
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2500
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Gas
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Glen Arden/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: T.C. Roberson
Location Information
Directions: South on Sweeten Creek Rd – LEFT onto Royal Pines – .6 miles to LEFT onto Locust Lane – LEFT at STOP sign – follow around sharp curve and will turn into Mt. Royal Drive – stay LEFT and will become Laurel Rd – in .1 mile see "VIEW" sign on RIGHT at end of driveway – RIGHT into driveway. (Last driveway on RIGHT before split to Rhododendron Drive, Collier Cove Nature Preserve.)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965468229700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2215
Living Area: 2215
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,546
Below Grade Finished Area: 669
Sq. Ft. Upper: 697
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 849
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Glen Arden Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Cane Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
7/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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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
4 days above 97° expected this year, 10 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$521,000 – $630,000
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