Enjoy this 3 bed, 2 bath home in East Asheville! Only 1.5 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway for fantastic hiking, 10-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville and Downtown Black Mountain, 15 minutes to Biltmore Village, and just out of city limits so no restrictions on short term rentals! The spacious kitchen features stainless steel appliances and gorgeous wood cabinets. Enjoy coffee at your custom breakfast bar nook overlooking the wooded property to spot some of the many wildlife that visit the area. Retire from a full day to a large owners suite with double vanity sinks and reading nook. Relax on the private, covered front porch and listen to nature around you on this secluded road. This home contains a newly renovated, functioning/active Airbnb space that comes fully furnished! Large and mostly flat backyard just waiting to be customized into your own private oasis.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sam Johnson• DASH Carolina
Contact: sam.johnson@avldash.com
Bought with Paige Bass• Realty ONE Group Pivot Asheville
Affordable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in East Asheville. Convenient to all shopping, restaurants, VA Hospital, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Perfect starter home, or if you are wanting to downsize, and has been a great rental property for the owners. Main floor has 2 bedrooms and a full bath, open living room and kitchen area if you want main level living. The third bedroom and second full bath is downstairs with it's own exterior door. Kitchen has pretty pine cabinets, a stainless refrigerator and dishwasher, microwave (approx. 1 year old), and electric range. Updated plumbing, wiring, and windows approx. 12 years ago. The roof is approx. 5 years old. The heat pump is about 3 years old. So all big ticket items are in great shape. City water and sewer. Spectrum and AT&T available. Covered front porch and plenty of open yard for gardening, playing, or adding on to the house if you need more space. Ceilings are 7' on main floor. DEADLINE FOR ALL OFFERS IS 12/14/21 5:00PM.
Public Records
Jul 7, 1998
Sold
$39,500
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1985
Sold
$18,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,765 (+6.8%)
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2024
$1,653 (+3.0%)
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2023
$1,606 (+38.3%)
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2022
$1,161
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2021
$1,161 (+27.4%)
$25,000 + $158,100
$183,100
2020
$911
$25,000 + $158,100
$183,100
2019
$911 (+3.9%)
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2018
$877
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2017
$877 (+15.5%)
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2016
$760
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2015
$760
$22,300 + $84,200
$106,500
2014
$760
$22,300 + $84,200
$106,500
Tax history for 144 Maxwell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,765 (+6.8%)
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2024
$1,653 (+3.0%)
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2023
$1,606 (+38.3%)
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2022
$1,161
$25,000 + $216,800
$241,800
2021
$1,161 (+27.4%)
$25,000 + $158,100
$183,100
2020
$911
$25,000 + $158,100
$183,100
2019
$911 (+3.9%)
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2018
$877
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2017
$877 (+15.5%)
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2016
$760
$22,300 + $112,900
$135,200
2015
$760
$22,300 + $84,200
$106,500
2014
$760
$22,300 + $84,200
$106,500
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
1,334
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966941169900000
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
Jan 20, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Relocate the washing machine drain line.
Plumbing
Jul 2, 2024 • Final
Mechanical
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.
Interior Features: Attic Other, Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Filtration System, Freezer, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Hard Stucco, Hardboard Siding, Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Green Area, Hilly, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Concrete
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Bell
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: Follow I-40 E to US-74 ALT W/Fairview Rd in Asheville. Take exit 8 from I-240 W/US-74 ALT W. Take Swannanoa River Rd and Riceville Rd to Maxwell Rd. Turn left onto Maxwell Rd. Destination will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966941169900000
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.: 1335
Living Area: 1335
Above Grade Finished Area: 855
Below Grade Finished Area: 480
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 855
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Mitigation System, Security System
Around this home
Schools
Charles C Bell Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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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, 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$360,000 – $436,000
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