Great rental property or primary residence! This adorable cottage with unique character and extensive upgrades is located right in the heart of south Asheville. This home is a technology lovers dream! With a wall paper TV, automated shades, surround sound speakers, security cameras and automated lighting just to name a few. The original farm house sink with custom cabinet adds vintage detail to the enhanced kitchen. Breakfast bar open to a spacious dining area, original hardwood floors and cedar lined closets in both bedrooms. A cute-as-a-button bathroom with upgrades...yet still has that 50's vibe with gorgeous white subway tile throughout. Enjoy outdoor living with a beautifully landscaped yard that boasts a back deck, extra green space, stone walk way and a detached garage with extra storage. Brand new septic installed in 2019 and additional mini-split unit in bedroom. Please ask for additional information on technology features.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Erica Hodges• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Listed by Amber Kirkpatrick• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Contact: erica.hodges@allentate.com
Bought with Brent Gamble• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North
Adorable, charming, unique, trendy, bright, Immaculate, cute-as-a-button…These are just a few of the words that describe this move-in-ready home. This treasure features an open floor plan kitchen and dining area leading into a bright and cozy living room complete with a gas fireplace. The original farm sink, with custom built cabinet, is the centerpiece of the fully up-dated kitchen with large Island/breakfast bar. The beautifully designed bathroom integrates modern with the vintage vibe of the 1950s. Bedrooms have cedar closets and refinished original wood floors. The attention to detail is amazing! But no need to stay inside, the professionally landscaped yard with back deck and additional .06 acre parcel adds an extra green-space that makes it a great space for grilling and entertaining. Just minutes from Biltmore Park and all South Asheville/Arden/Fletcher have to offer, makes this home a must see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,213 (+4.7%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2024
$1,159 (+10.8%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2023
$1,046 (+1.7%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2022
$1,028
$31,600 + $143,900
$175,500
2021
$1,028 (+28.8%)
$31,600 + $143,900
$175,500
2020
$798
$31,600 + $143,900
$175,500
2019
$798
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2018
$798
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2017
$798 (+15.9%)
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2016
$689
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2015
$689
$20,200 + $79,000
$99,200
2014
$689
$20,200 + $79,000
$99,200
Tax history for 653 Long Shoals Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,213 (+4.7%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2024
$1,159 (+10.8%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2023
$1,046 (+1.7%)
$31,600 + $156,600
$188,200
2022
$1,028
$31,600 + $143,900
$175,500
2021
$1,028 (+28.8%)
$31,600 + $143,900
$175,500
2020
$798
$31,600 + $143,900
$175,500
2019
$798
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2018
$798
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2017
$798 (+15.9%)
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2016
$689
$22,100 + $104,600
$126,700
2015
$689
$20,200 + $79,000
$99,200
2014
$689
$20,200 + $79,000
$99,200
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,136
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
963455608200000
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
Aug 31, 2020 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the sewer line.
Plumbing
Mar 20, 2015 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 400
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Ductless
Cooling Information: Ductless
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Aluminum
Property Information
Other Equipment: Surround Sound, Other - See Remarks
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Green Area, Level
Lot Size Area: 0.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Propane
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Avery's Creek/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Valley Springs
High School: T.C. Roberson
Location Information
Directions: From I-26 take exit 37 to NC-146 (Long Shoals Road) West. 653 Long Shoals Rd. is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,136
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Buncombe County
APN: 963455608200000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1184
Living Area: 1184
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,184
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1184
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Security Features: Security System
Team Information
Buyer Team Mls Id: R15660
CoList Team Key: 55096446
CoList Team Mls Id: 65669
List Team Mls Id: 65669
Around this home
Schools
Avery's Creek Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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, 21 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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Estimated sale price
$314,000 – $380,000
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