Check out this rare, whole house, short-term rental in Asheville. Renovated and tastefully furnished, this home is a 10 minute drive to the Biltmore Estate, Downtown Asheville and 2 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountains to Sea trail. This 5 star rental is turn key and ready for you to take over. New bathrooms, kitchen, landscaping, plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, painting and HVAC have all been updated in the last 4 years. Guests appreciate the private deck, cozy fire pit and fenced in yard. No detail has been spared in this successful vacation rental. How about this for an endorsement- "Great place and literally most immaculate Airbnb have ever stayed in -nice touches everywhere and awesome location close to every thing Asheville has to offer !" Don't miss out on this opportunity to own your own short-term rental in Asheville. Basement is centrally heated and cooled, primed to be finished -- architectural plans attached.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Emily Wareham• Asheville Realty Group
Bought with Michelle Decker• Asheville Realty Group
Beautifully renovated home just 5 minutes to downtown Asheville! Quiet, corner lot that sits up from the street. Brand-new floors throughout, new windows and doors, new exterior (Hardiboard), updated electrical -- all this topped with a fresh coat of paint! Relax and enjoy the serenity on the back deck or around the fire pit in the backyard. SHORT-TERM RENTALS PERMITTED and no city taxes! Walkable to the Mountains to Sea Trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Basement is centrally heated and cooled, primed to be finished -- architectural plans attached. New HVAC in 2018. Walkthrough video and 3-D tour available. Survey attached. A must-see!
Public Records
Nov 28, 2017
Sold
$186,500
$179/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3313941
Nov 28, 2017
Sold
$186,250
$179/sq ft
Nov 28, 2017
Sold
$186,250
$179/sq ft
Nov 19, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 24, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 23, 2017
Delisted
—
Oct 18, 2017
Price Changed
$194,000
$187/sq ft
Sep 5, 2017
Price Changed
$205,900
$198/sq ft
Aug 23, 2017
Listed
$219,000
$211/sq ft
Aug 23, 2017
Listed
$194,000
$187/sq ft
+8
This adorable cottage in East Asheville is minutes to downtown and easy access to interstates. Lovely setting with room to expand in the large basement. Brand new carpet & fresh paint throughout. Property is sold "as is/where is".
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,976 (+7.6%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2024
$1,837 (+7.6%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2023
$1,707 (+1.7%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2022
$1,679 (+9.0%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2021
$1,539 (+40.6%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2020
$1,095
$40,700 + $215,700
$256,400
2019
$1,095 (+0.2%)
$32,600 + $135,300
$167,900
2018
$1,092 (+135.4%)
$32,600 + $109,700
$142,300
2017
$464 (+8.1%)
$32,600 + $109,700
$142,300
2016
$429 (−50.0%)
$32,600 + $109,700
$142,300
2015
$858
$31,000 + $88,800
$119,800
2014
$858
$31,000 + $88,800
$119,800
Tax history for 18 Lovers Loop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,976 (+7.6%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2024
$1,837 (+7.6%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2023
$1,707 (+1.7%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2022
$1,679 (+9.0%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2021
$1,539 (+40.6%)
$40,700 + $238,900
$279,600
2020
$1,095
$40,700 + $215,700
$256,400
2019
$1,095 (+0.2%)
$32,600 + $135,300
$167,900
2018
$1,092 (+135.4%)
$32,600 + $109,700
$142,300
2017
$464 (+8.1%)
$32,600 + $109,700
$142,300
2016
$429 (−50.0%)
$32,600 + $109,700
$142,300
2015
$858
$31,000 + $88,800
$119,800
2014
$858
$31,000 + $88,800
$119,800
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
966714945800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Mar 25, 2021 • Final
Building
Bathroom
Remodel
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
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space - 4+
Other Parking: Circular Driveway and 1 car garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 840
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 840
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built Ins, Cable Available, Open Floorplan
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Private, Sloped, Views
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Restrictions,Short Term Rental Allowed
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Oakley
Middle Or Junior High School: AC Reynolds
High School: AC Reynolds
Location Information
Directions: From Asheville, 74A to first traffic light, just past Blue Ridge Parkway. Take a right on Avondale Rd and drive 0.6 miles to right on Lovers Loop. Driveway is on the Left. No sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Buncombe County
APN: 966714945800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1040
Living Area: 1040
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1040
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1040
Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Basement Inside Entrance, Block
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
Oakley Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
A C Reynolds Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
A C Reynolds High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
9 days above 95° expected this year, 24 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$558,000 – $675,000
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