8 & 10 George Allen Rdg Unit A & B, Arden, NC 28704
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About this home
Own a rare modern container retreat just minutes from Asheville—featuring two designer tiny turn key homes, Pearl and Onyx, offered together for a unique lifestyle or investment opportunity. Pearl and Onyx Container Homes present a distinctive chance to own two thoughtfully designed modern container retreats in one offering. Each stylish tiny home blends contemporary design with efficient, low-maintenance living, creating an experience that appeals to both personal use and short-term rental guests. Both homes feature a comfortable queen bedroom, a sleek kitchen with essential appliances, and a beautifully maintained full bath. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with spacious decks ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the surrounding mountain setting. Each home also includes a private bedroom deck—perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. Positioned just minutes from the vibrant dining, shopping, breweries, and outdoor adventures that make Asheville such a sought-after destination, these homes provide a memorable retreat for visitors and owners alike. With two separate homes included, this property offers exceptional flexibility—ideal for buyers seeking a dual short-term rental investment, a live-in-one rent-the-other scenario, or a private mountain compound for friends and family. Unique, stylish, and perfectly located near Asheville’s thriving tourism market, Pearl and Onyx deliver a rare opportunity to own a turnkey container home portfolio in the heart of Western North Carolina.
Sale and tax history for 8 & 10 George Allen Rdg Unit A & B
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4360302
Sep 4, 2026
Price Changed
$425,000
$664/sq ft
Jul 23, 2026
Relisted
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Jun 14, 2026
Price Changed
$450,000
$703/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Price Changed
$475,000
$742/sq ft
Mar 25, 2026
Listed
$495,000
$773/sq ft
+21
Own a rare modern container retreat just minutes from Asheville—featuring two designer turnkey tiny homes (fully furnished), Pearl and Onyx, with added development potential and city utilities already in place. Pearl and Onyx Container Homes present a distinctive opportunity to own two thoughtfully designed modern container homes while also securing a highly usable homesite in a desirable location. With city water and city sewer already connected, the property offers flexibility for future expansion, redevelopment, or building a larger custom home while maintaining the existing structures. Each home showcases contemporary design with efficient, low-maintenance living, including sleek kitchens, well-appointed full baths, and curated interior finishes. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with spacious decks ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the surrounding mountain setting, along with private bedroom decks for added outdoor space. Whether you choose to maintain both homes as a short-term rental investment, live in one and rent the other, or utilize them as guest accommodations for a future primary residence, the options here are rare and versatile. The existing homes can remain as part of a larger vision or be removed to fully maximize the property’s potential. Located just minutes from Asheville’s dining, shopping, breweries, and outdoor recreation, this property combines immediate usability with long-term development potential—an increasingly hard-to-find opportunity in Western North Carolina.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4355041
Sep 4, 2026
Price Changed
$425,000
$664/sq ft
Jul 23, 2026
Relisted
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Jun 14, 2026
Price Changed
$450,000
$703/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Price Changed
$475,000
$742/sq ft
Mar 20, 2026
Price Changed
$495,000
$773/sq ft
Mar 9, 2026
Listed
$595,000
$930/sq ft
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Buncombe County
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9634-70-5276-00000
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Last updated by owner on Mar 9, 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
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Arden, NC • 28704
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Redfin Estimate for 8 & 10 George Allen Rdg Unit A & B
$392,370
$33K under list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $435K to $700K.