Stunning new construction in a super West Asheville location! This impressive well-built home is filled with top notch finishes. A large covered front porch welcomes you in to a bright & beautiful open floor plan radiating with elegance and modern-day charm! Features include breathtaking red oak wood floors. A fascinating, spacious kitchen w/upscale countertops & cabinets, large pantry & stainless steel appliances. Custom doors & trim package throughout. Recessed lighting. Oversized primary bedroom w/a walk-in closet & dual sinks in the bath & So Much More! Enjoy a wonderful outdoor living space and relax on the back deck overlooking the woods for privacy. Convenient to schools, shopping, dining & the interstate. See It Today Before It's Gone Tomorrow! Buyer(s) &/or their agent are responsible for researching & confirming the accuracy of any information provided in this listing.
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marie Reed• Keller Williams Professionals
This cozy hillside retreat named "Brown Bear Cottage" is nestled in the historic area of Albemarle Park just off Charlotte Street and close to Grove Park Inn near downtown. With delightful treetop decks and stonework built into the hillside, this piece of Asheville's history has been fully updated by the owner/architect & is in perfect condition. Two fireplaces, original wainscoting & hardwood floors throughout echo the charm & historic warmth for those looking for a piece of Asheville history.
Public Records
Oct 19, 2004
Sold
$330,000
$224/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,918 (+6.3%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2024
$4,625 (+2.6%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2023
$4,509 (+1.0%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2022
$4,464
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2021
$4,464 (+7.4%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2020
$4,159
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2019
$4,159
$82,000 + $303,800
$385,800
2018
$4,159 (−30.5%)
$82,000 + $468,200
$550,200
2017
$5,986 (+30.1%)
$82,000 + $468,200
$550,200
2016
$4,601
$82,000 + $468,200
$550,200
2015
$4,601 (+1.2%)
$69,100 + $305,300
$374,400
2014
$4,545
$69,100 + $305,300
$374,400
Tax history for 70 Cherokee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,918 (+6.3%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2024
$4,625 (+2.6%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2023
$4,509 (+1.0%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2022
$4,464
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2021
$4,464 (+7.4%)
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2020
$4,159
$88,900 + $358,800
$447,700
2019
$4,159
$82,000 + $303,800
$385,800
2018
$4,159 (−30.5%)
$82,000 + $468,200
$550,200
2017
$5,986 (+30.1%)
$82,000 + $468,200
$550,200
2016
$4,601
$82,000 + $468,200
$550,200
2015
$4,601 (+1.2%)
$69,100 + $305,300
$374,400
2014
$4,545
$69,100 + $305,300
$374,400
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,850
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
964974077400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
RS4
HISTORIC DISTRICTS
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
Residential Single-Family Medium Density District
It is the intent of the RS-4 Residential Single-Family Medium Density District to establish a medium density for single-family dwellings and to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district 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
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
New Construction
Construction Status: Complete
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Sand Hill-Venable/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Location Information
Directions: I-40 W to Exit 44. Turn Left onto Smokey Park Hwy for .3 miles. Left onto Old Haywood Rd for 1 mile then sharp Left onto Lakeside Drive. In .3 miles, slight Left onto Homeway Rd. In .2 miles, Left onto Appalachian Way then slight Left onto Honeysuckle Ln. Take the 1st Right to stay on Honeysuckle Ln then 1st Left onto Cherokee Rd. Take the 1st Left to stay on Cherokee Rd. House is all the way to the end on the Left. LOOK FOR SIGN.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,850
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Buncombe County
APN: 964974077400000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1472
Living Area: 1472
Sq. Ft. Upper: 736
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 736
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1472
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Builder Name: DCF Contracting, LLC
Structure Type: Two Story
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Schools
Claxton Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Asheville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Silsa
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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