Thoughtfully curated whole-house renovation on one of Kenilworth’s most adored streets—a harmonious blend of historic character and refined modern living. This classic cottage has been re-imagined for today’s lifestyle while honoring its timeless charm. Key highlights include local-artisan designed custom cabinetry throughout, new chef’s kitchen, baths, walk-in pantry, and mud/laundry room, red-oak accents throughout paired with all-new Thermador professional-grade appliances, all-new windows and doors, re-finished original hardwood floors & a storied wood-burning fireplace. Exterior enhancements include new roof & gutters, freshly applied pebbledash stucco, new patios, and a covered front porch. The brand new two-car garage and FROG includes a kitchenette and full bath, creating a versatile flex space. Modernized systems throughout for peace of mind—this home lives like new. Please see "Scope of Work" in the attachments for a comprehensive list of improvements. Listing Agent is Owner.
Kenilworth, located between Downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village, is a residential and hillside Asheville neighborhood with curving streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kenilworth Road corridor near Mission Hospital, where steady foot traffic meets a calm, tree-lined streetscape. Brick and stone cottages, Tudor Revival details, and mid-century ranch homes sit on sloped lots with filtered mountain views. Sidewalk walks trace pocket parks and wooded edges that soften the urban grid. Nearby cultural pillars such as the Orange Peel, Asheville Art Museum, and the Folk Art Center shape evenings and weekends without pulling focus from the quiet blocks.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Kitchen island
Walk-in pantry
Built-in features
Drop zone
Attic stairs (pulldown)
Storage
Insulated windows
French doors
Pocket doors
Insulated exterior doors
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Three total bedrooms
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom (main level)
One full bathroom in separate living quarters
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas range
Laundry & utility
Electric dryer hookup
Mud room
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Natural gas heating
Ductless heating options
Central air
Ductless cooling options
Exterior features
Covered patio
Patio
Privacy fencing in backyard
Backyard fencing
Level, wooded lot with views
Green area
Publicly maintained paved concrete road
Home design
Single-family residence
Site-built construction
Two levels
Second living quarters with separate entrance and separate kitchen (exterior not connected)
Parking
Detached 2-car garage (approximately 544 sq ft)
Two open parking spaces
Has garage and open parking
Security
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Hard stucco exterior
Basement and crawl space foundation
Basement with interior entry (unfinished)
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
HOA & community
No HOA
Financial info
No restrictions
Other
Second living quarters heated living area included (separate unit, approximately 498 sq ft)
Electricity and solar
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Classic Kenilworth 1930s stucco home, located on a beautiful, quiet street and situated on an amazing, level lot with a huge fenced yard and a storage garage. Tons of original charm throughout. Spacious open living area with a beautiful, wood-burning stone fireplace, lovely dining area, and open kitchen. Kitchen completely renovated with tons of cabinets, a large granite island, and stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout and ceramic floors in bathrooms. Three large bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. Great closets for storage. Mountain view from the primary bedroom. Great home in a great spot!
Public Records
Dec 23, 2013
Sold
$295,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 1998
Sold
$199,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 21, 1997
Sold
$150,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,679 (+6.2%)
$150,700 + $366,300
$517,000
2024
$5,345 (+2.6%)
$150,700 + $366,300
$517,000
2023
$5,211 (+11.0%)
$150,700 + $366,700
$517,400
2022
$4,696
$150,700 + $366,700
$517,400
2021
$4,696 (+15.9%)
$150,700 + $320,200
$470,900
2020
$4,053
$150,700 + $320,200
$470,900
2019
$4,053
$130,400 + $245,600
$376,000
2018
$4,053 (−0.9%)
$130,400 + $245,600
$376,000
2017
$4,091 (+36.8%)
$130,400 + $245,600
$376,000
2016
$2,990
$130,400 + $245,600
$376,000
2015
$2,990 (+1.3%)
$44,800 + $198,500
$243,300
2014
$2,953
$44,800 + $198,500
$243,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1931
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,361
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,361
Year built
1931
Style
Other
County
Buncombe County
APN
964895465600000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
RS8
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Residential Single-Family High Density District
It is the intent of the RS-8 Residential Single-Family High Density District to establish a high density per acre for single-family dwellings where public infrastructure is sufficient to support such development and to stabilize and protect the district's residential character in areas of existing high density single-family development while promoting a suitable environment for single-family living. Non-single-family development normally required to provide the basic elements of a balanced and attractive residential area is also permitted.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 18 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 8.8 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Normandy Rd
$1,277,421
$102K under list price of $1.38M
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