There is a warm, inviting grace to this Grove Park home that feels like a quiet sanctuary. It strikes a rare, beautiful balance: the character of a classic Asheville residence preserved with a refined aesthetic that feels both timeless and remarkably fresh. The defining characteristic here is the way the light follows you. Gracious, oversized windows are found in every room, acting as a primary design element that pulls the surrounding greenery into the living spaces. From the stunning foyer to the sophisticated living room, the home reveals itself as both significant and very approachable. The large dining room is scaled for gatherings, while the modern kitchen and open concept breakfast area offer a high-functioning hub for busy mornings. You even have the luxury of a dedicated laundry room, a modern necessity that is a total rarity for a home of this vintage. What truly distinguishes the property is how the multi-level addition has been seamlessly integrated into the original architecture. It doesn't feel like an afterthought; it feels like a natural evolution of the home’s footprint. The rooftop living space is an incredible open-air retreat perched among the treetops, offering a vantage point that is both peaceful and panoramic. Below, the garden-level second living room defies every "basement" cliché; with a full wall of windows looking out onto the grounds, it serves as a sun-drenched open space for recreation or a quiet home office. With five bedrooms and 3.5 baths, there is a sense of scale here that is hard to find. The detached garage, accessible via a convenient back alley, features an upper level perfect for a workshop or creative studio. 18 Edgemont isn’t just a well-maintained historic home; it is a property that has been loved forward, balancing the character of old Asheville with the light and flow of a modern lifestyle.
Grove Park-Sunset, located between Downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a historic and residential Asheville neighborhood with a hillside setting and a legacy of early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Omni Grove Park Inn, where stone terraces, golf greens, and lobby bustle set a resort-town cadence. Curving streets feature Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival details, and mature tree canopy that frames long views toward the mountains. Sunset Mountain’s climbs and overlooks shape daily routines for walkers and cyclists. The pace shifts from quiet blocks to event energy tied to the Inn’s dining and seasonal programming. Nearby green space and winding topography give the area a tucked-away feel without leaving the city grid.
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Market insights
18 Edgemont Rd · $1,395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
152 days
The average home goes pending in 74 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,395,000
Median sale price in this area is $514,080. (63% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic with pull-down stairs
Breakfast bar
Built-in features
Pantry
Insulated windows
Insulated doors
15 total rooms
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms total — four upstairs and one on the lower level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom (main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Exhaust hood
Gas oven
Gas range
Refrigerator
Breakfast bar and pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air and steam heating
Heat pump
Natural gas
Ductless heating/cooling
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Deck
Rear porch
Green area and wooded lot
Rolling slope terrain
Concrete/paved roads with public maintenance
Home design
Single-family residence (site built)
Two levels
Residential zoning (RM6)
Parking
Detached garage (1 car)
Shared driveway
Construction
Wood construction
Composition roof
Basement with exterior and interior entry; partially finished with storage
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA
Other
Approximately 0.24-acre lot (dimensions: 69 x 147 x 68 x 149)
Total living area listed as 3,407 sq. ft.
Basement foundation
Directions: Charlotte Street north past Macon Avenue to right on Edgemont; 18 Edgemont is the third home on the right.
Electricity and solar
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This 1915 Colonial Revival home is located in the Proximity Park historic district of Grove Park on one of Asheville's finest streets. Just a few blocks to the Grove Park Inn, restaurants, groceries & downtown. The partial glass front door and original casement doors and high ceilings make for lovely, light-filled living on the home’s main level. The spacious formal living room with gas fireplace opens to an elegant dining room. The large updated kitchen is a chef's paradise and the adjacent keeping room doubles as a breakfast nook or tv room where you can warm up by the Buck gas stove. Hardwood floors throughout. Open the French doors to the deck from the kitchen & dining room to enjoy an al fresco dinner party. On the lower level relax in the sunny family room where you’ll want to spend all of your time! Park your car in the recently restored detached garage. Recent updates include: new Low-E windows, fresh exterior & interior paint, updated bathrooms, ipe privacy fencing.
Public Records
Sep 1, 2009
Sold
$530,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2005
Sold
$479,000
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1999
Sold
$225,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,610 (+6.4%)
$105,300 + $587,500
$692,800
2024
$7,151 (+7.7%)
$105,300 + $587,500
$692,800
2023
$6,641 (+1.0%)
$105,300 + $586,900
$692,200
2022
$6,576
$105,300 + $554,100
$659,400
2021
$6,576 (+6.8%)
$105,300 + $554,100
$659,400
2020
$6,155 (+0.2%)
$105,300 + $554,100
$659,400
2019
$6,141
$105,300 + $465,700
$571,000
2018
$6,141 (−0.9%)
$105,300 + $464,400
$569,700
2017
$6,198 (+19.6%)
$105,300 + $464,400
$569,700
2016
$5,183
$105,300 + $464,400
$569,700
2015
$5,183 (+1.2%)
$81,000 + $340,800
$421,800
2014
$5,120
$81,000 + $340,800
$421,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,232
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,232
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
964966676400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
RM6
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
Residential Multi-Family Low Density District
It is the intent of the RM-6 Residential Multi-Family Low Density District to permit a limited range of low density multi-family housing types along with single-family detached and attached dwellings. This district is intended to provide a transitional area between single lower- and multi-family higher-density areas, and to provide a compatible mixture of these various housing types. Non-residential development normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area is also permitted.
Zone overlays
Resource Management Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
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 96° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
Asheville, NC • 28801
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Edgemont Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $747,200 and $1,600,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $747K to $1.6M.