Top of the world views crown this terrific tri-level, gleaming white oak hardwood and tile floors, spacious great-room, open airy gourmet stainless island kitchen, inviting family-room with cozy gas-log fireplace, numerous updates, new heat-pump, master suite w/ balcony, covered patio and raised beds for the gardener.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brad Puffer• Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with Alyssa Augustine• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Top of the world views crown this terrific tri-level, gleaming white oak hardwood and tile floors, spacious great-room, open airy gourmet stainless island kitchen, inviting family-room with cozy gas-log fireplace, numerous updates, new heat-pump, master suite w/ balcony, covered patio and raised beds for the gardener.
Public Records
May 27, 2004
Sold
$295,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 2003
Sold
$208,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 12, 2002
Sold
$186,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1979
Sold
$18,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,921 (−5.1%)
$46,200 + $407,000
$453,200
2024
$3,079 (+3.3%)
$46,200 + $407,000
$453,200
2023
$2,981 (+1.7%)
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2022
$2,931
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2021
$2,931 (+8.3%)
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2020
$2,706
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2019
$2,706
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2018
$2,706
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2017
$2,706 (+53.5%)
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2016
$1,763
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2015
$1,763
$44,400 + $209,300
$253,700
2014
$1,763
$44,400 + $209,300
$253,700
Tax history for 197 Laurel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,921 (−5.1%)
$46,200 + $407,000
$453,200
2024
$3,079 (+3.3%)
$46,200 + $407,000
$453,200
2023
$2,981 (+1.7%)
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2022
$2,931
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2021
$2,931 (+8.3%)
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2020
$2,706
$46,200 + $453,900
$500,100
2019
$2,706
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2018
$2,706
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2017
$2,706 (+53.5%)
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2016
$1,763
$46,200 + $383,300
$429,500
2015
$1,763
$44,400 + $209,300
$253,700
2014
$1,763
$44,400 + $209,300
$253,700
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
2,478
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965468511000000
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
Apr 1, 2026 • Final
Emergency repair
Rebuild the roof and install spray foam insulation. Replace walls and install new floors.
Remodel
Roofing
Jul 7, 2015 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Ventless
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Construction Status: Complete
Exterior Features
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain View, Rolling Slope, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
School Information
Elementary School: Glen Arden/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: TC Roberson
Location Information
Directions: Sweeten Creek Rd south, left Royal Pines Dr 0.6 mi, left Locust Ct, left at “T” on Mt Royal Drive 0.2 mi, stay left on Laurel Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,478
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965468511000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2511
Below Grade Finished Area: 780
Sq. Ft. Upper: 780
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 951
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 2511
Foundation Details: Basement Fully Finished, Crawl Space
Structure Type: Tri-Level
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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Lifestyle
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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, 11 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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Arden, NC • 28704
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$681,000 – $824,000
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