You won't want to miss this Arden charmer, tucked away on a quiet street in Oak Park. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home also offers a versatile family room that could easily convert into a 4th bedroom, home office, or playroom. Cherished by the same family since 1961, this home is full of potential and ready for your personal touch. The full basement is a true blank slate, complete with a garage door and workshop, its perfect for hobbyists, storage, or future finished living space. As a bonus, this listing includes the adjacent .31-acre lot (separate PIN), offering extra space, privacy, or room to expand. Home is located on city water and city sewer. Buyer to verify ability to access this infrastructure from adjacent lot. See attached aerial.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$228Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mahalia Kennedy• Appalachian Realty Associates
Contact: mahalia@appalachianrealty.com
Bought with Diane Duermit• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Est. $2,056 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2 White Oak Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 24, 2026
Sold
$330,000
$229/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4418090
Sep 24, 2026
Sold
$329,900
$228/sq ft
Aug 28, 2026
Contingent
—
Aug 25, 2026
Listed
$329,900
$228/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,421 (+4.7%)
$43,600 + $176,800
$220,400
2024
$1,357 (+3.3%)
$43,600 + $176,800
$220,400
2023
$1,314 (+1.7%)
$43,600 + $176,800
$220,400
2022
$1,292
$43,600 + $176,800
$220,400
2021
$1,292 (+13.6%)
$43,600 + $176,800
$220,400
2020
$1,137
$43,600 + $176,800
$220,400
2019
$1,137
$35,300 + $145,200
$180,500
2018
$1,137
$35,300 + $145,200
$180,500
2017
$1,137 (+7.0%)
$35,300 + $145,200
$180,500
2016
$1,063
$35,300 + $145,200
$180,500
2015
$1,063
$35,200 + $117,800
$153,000
2014
$1,063
$35,200 + $117,800
$153,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965358626600000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Nov 22, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Replace the power supply system.
Electrical
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.
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Wood
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: R-2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.62
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965358626600000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1444
Living Area: 1444
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,444
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1444
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Koontz Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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
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Historical weather
Arden, NC • 28704
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Arden. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$311,000 – $376,000
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