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About this home
Set back from the street and shaded by an enchanting oak tree, this storybook 100-year-old cottage offers rare privacy in the heart of North Asheville. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic character, this home is perfect for those seeking modern comfort without compromising charm or location. At the heart of the home, an open-concept living space showcases vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a cozy gas fireplace enjoyed from the office, dining area, and kitchen alike. The beautifully updated kitchen features a brand-new oven, vibrant custom tilework, generous counter space, and a large pantry—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Just outside, a spacious deck invites effortless al fresco dining. Designed for easy main-level living, the expansive owner’s suite includes a private porch, three closets, a dedicated laundry room, and a luxurious clawfoot tub accented with brass hardware. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bath feel warm and inviting, filled with original details including hardwood floors, substantial millwork, and charming storybook windows. Outside, gardeners will appreciate the backyard vegetable garden, producing fig tree and raspberry crops, and sunny front yard, while pets can roam safely within the brand-new picket fence. Additional conveniences include multiple parking spaces, basement storage with a sump pump, and a newer HVAC system installed in 2023. Enjoy the best of in-town living with exceptional privacy—just a short walk to Merrimon Avenue’s restaurants and shops, and only minutes from Beaver Lake and vibrant downtown Asheville.
Grace, located between Downtown Asheville and the Grove Park area, is a residential and historic Asheville neighborhood with leafy streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merrimon Avenue near the Asheville City Hall complex, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Asheville Community Theatre, and the Grove Arcade’s local maker stalls. Brick bungalows and classic foursquares sit on gentle slopes leading toward the French Broad River basin. Sidewalk pockets and pocket parks shape a walk-and-bike rhythm. The feel stays calm on side streets, with a busier commercial edge along Merrimon.
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Offer insights
52 Gracelyn Rd · $549,000
$546K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $546K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
130 days
The average home goes pending in 85 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.4%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Seven total rooms
Gas-vented fireplace
Storage space in basement
Sump pump
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total — two bedrooms on the upper level and one on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms — one on the main level and one on the upper level
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven
Refrigerator
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Main-level laundry room (inside)
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Partially fenced back yard with wood fencing
Cleared, level, open lot with green area
Home design
Single-family residence, site-built
Two levels
RS8 zoning
Parking
Driveway and additional parking spaces
Construction
Vinyl exterior
Basement foundation
Basement with exterior entry, interior entry, walk-out/walk-up access
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA
Electricity and solar
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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.
Zone overlays
Resource Management Overlay
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
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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Asheville, NC • 28804
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Asheville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 52 Gracelyn Rd
$530,662
$18K under list price of $549K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $430K to $655K.