Rare chance to own an authentic log cabin in the heart of Asheville. Home is located in the up and coming London Road area. Walk to Moe's BBQ, Catawba Brewing, the New Burial Beer Forestry Camp Brewhouse, and Biltmore Village. Home has heart of pine & hardwood floors, wood ceilings, and a vaulted ceiling in the kitchen. Lots of original wood trim. Nice covered front porch with a huge private yard. Large level play yard in the back would be great for a fire pit. Flag lot may be possible.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jay S Marlow• Marlow Real Estate & Appraisal
Contact: marlowrealestate@gmail.com
Bought with Howie Frankel• Keller Williams Professionals
Rare chance to own an authentic log cabin in the heart of Asheville. Home is located in the up and coming London Road area. Walk to Moe's BBQ, Catawba Brewing, the New Burial Beer Forestry Camp Brewhouse, and Biltmore Village. Home has heart of pine & hardwood floors, wood ceilings, and a vaulted ceiling in the kitchen. Lots of original wood trim. Nice covered front porch with a huge private yard. Large level play yard in the back would be great for a fire pit. Flag lot may be possible.
Public Records
Jan 2, 2003
Sold
$88,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1997
Sold
$76,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 1997
Sold
$5,000
$5/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 25, 1996
Sold
$58,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,541 (+6.6%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2024
$1,445 (+2.9%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2023
$1,405 (+1.1%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2022
$1,389
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2021
$1,389 (+38.0%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2020
$1,007
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2019
$1,007
$36,700 + $68,400
$105,100
2018
$1,007 (−2.7%)
$36,700 + $70,200
$106,900
2017
$1,035 (+10.7%)
$36,700 + $70,200
$106,900
2016
$935
$36,700 + $70,200
$106,900
2015
$935 (+1.4%)
$32,400 + $54,300
$86,700
2014
$922
$32,400 + $54,300
$86,700
Tax history for 359 London Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,541 (+6.6%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2024
$1,445 (+2.9%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2023
$1,405 (+1.1%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2022
$1,389
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2021
$1,389 (+38.0%)
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2020
$1,007
$57,200 + $98,700
$155,900
2019
$1,007
$36,700 + $68,400
$105,100
2018
$1,007 (−2.7%)
$36,700 + $70,200
$106,900
2017
$1,035 (+10.7%)
$36,700 + $70,200
$106,900
2016
$935
$36,700 + $70,200
$106,900
2015
$935 (+1.4%)
$32,400 + $54,300
$86,700
2014
$922
$32,400 + $54,300
$86,700
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1923
Sq. Ft.
1,199
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
964795417400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RS8
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning: RS4
Zoning Specification: RS8
Lot Information
Lot Features: Green Area, Level, Private, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly 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: Estes/Koontz
Middle Or Junior High School: Valley Springs
High School: T.C. Roberson
Location Information
Directions: From downtown take Biltmore Avenue (Hwy 25) south to Biltmore Village and turn left on Lodge Street (Hwy 25A/Sweeten Creek Road). At next light, turn right on London Road across from Moes' BBQ. Go under overpass, house is on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,199
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Buncombe County
APN: 964795417400000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 962
Living Area: 962
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 962
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 962
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Building Area Total: 962
Levels: One
Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
William W Estes Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Valley Springs Middle
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
9/10
T C Roberson High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
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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, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$266,000 – $322,000
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