*****CALLING FOR HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS**** DEADLINE: Thursday Sept. 7th @5pm This must see house has been beautifully maintained and loved over the years. It has an open floor plan, large private & partially fenced in yard with a fire pit, mature trees and raised garden beds. The large deck outside the kitchen is perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. On those dewy mornings take advantage of the covered front porch to drink your beverage of choice. There is a 2 story outbuilding that is great for both a hangout space/yoga studio and workshop. This home is located minutes from everything you could need while still having that quiet, calm country feel. The septic tank was just professionally replaced. You will love the pellet stove located in the living room!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tara Thompson• Grey Dog Real Estate
Contact: greydogrealestate@gmail.com
Bought with Charlie Hamilton• Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC
* Multiple Offers. Seller is calling for highest and best offers by Sunday 5/21 at 5pm. ( due diligence date and fee are strong considerations along with price and financing) Completely remodeled home with great yard. Conveniently located in Arden. Close to all amenities. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, walk in shower, master bedroom on main. 12 x 16 barn workshop with separate loft space. Don't miss this gem.
Public Records
Jun 5, 2007
Sold
$88,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 2007
Sold
$75,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,448 (+4.8%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2024
$1,382 (+3.8%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2023
$1,332 (+1.7%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2022
$1,310
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2021
$1,310 (+25.2%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2020
$1,046
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2019
$1,046
$43,500 + $122,600
$166,100
2018
$1,046 (+15.7%)
$43,500 + $100,000
$143,500
2017
$904 (+11.5%)
$43,500 + $100,000
$143,500
2016
$811
$43,500 + $100,000
$143,500
2015
$811
$33,900 + $82,900
$116,800
2014
$811
$33,900 + $82,900
$116,800
Tax history for 300 Watson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,448 (+4.8%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2024
$1,382 (+3.8%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2023
$1,332 (+1.7%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2022
$1,310
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2021
$1,310 (+25.2%)
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2020
$1,046
$62,600 + $160,900
$223,500
2019
$1,046
$43,500 + $122,600
$166,100
2018
$1,046 (+15.7%)
$43,500 + $100,000
$143,500
2017
$904 (+11.5%)
$43,500 + $100,000
$143,500
2016
$811
$43,500 + $100,000
$143,500
2015
$811
$33,900 + $82,900
$116,800
2014
$811
$33,900 + $82,900
$116,800
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,014
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965326366800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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
Oct 10, 2024 • Final
Electrical
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.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Fencing: Partial
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: R-2
Zoning Specification: Res 0-3
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Coming from I-26 E: Take the exit toward NC-280 E/Airport Rd/New Arpt Rd, Continue onto Exit 40 (signs for Arden/North Carolina 280/Asheville Reg'l Arpt), Continue on NC-280 E/Airport Rd. Drive to Watson Rd, Use any lane to turn left onto NC-280 E/Airport Rd/New Arpt Rd, Continue straight to stay on NC-280 E/Airport Rd, Turn right onto Watson Rd, Destination will be on the left
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,014
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Buncombe County
APN: 965326366800000
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.: 1054
Living Area: 1054
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,054
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1054
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Koontz Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 18 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$339,000 – $410,000
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