Some homes just feel good the moment you walk through the door, and this adorable Oakley cottage is one of them. Filled with natural light and lovingly cared for over the years, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is warm, welcoming, and ready for its next chapter. Picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee while sunlight pours through the windows, fully fenced yard, or spending evenings grilling with friends after a day exploring everything Asheville has to offer. The covered carport adds everyday convenience, while the home's thoughtful upkeep means you can move in and start making memories from day one. One of the best parts? The location. Take a short walk to Oakley Elementary or spend an afternoon at Murphy-Oakley Park. You'll love being tucked into one of Asheville's most beloved neighborhoods, with shopping, restaurants, breweries, downtown Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway all just minutes away. Whether you're buying your very first home, looking to simplify, or searching for a place with character and charm, this Oakley gem is the kind of home that's easy to fall in love with.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$406Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Casey Conner• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Oakley, located between Biltmore Village and East Asheville, is a residential and commercial Asheville neighborhood with a walkable main drag and a low-key, lived-in feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Fairview Road near the Oakley Library, where corner markets, casual eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a compact strip. Local pillars include Highland Brewing Company’s meadow-side taproom, the Copper Crown, and the Blue Ridge Biscuit Company. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and older cottages, with pockets of newer infill. Side streets roll gently toward the Swannanoa River corridor, adding a green edge to the grid. Daily life centers on patios, takeout counters, and short drives to trailheads and river parks.
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Offer insights
732 Fairview Rd · $369,999
$370K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $370K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
50 days
The average home goes pending in 69 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.7%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
5 total rooms
Other equipment noted in remarks
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (main level)
Kitchen
Electric oven
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer located in the kitchen
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Front porch
Fenced yard
Corner, level lot
Publicly maintained road access
Gravel and paved road surfaces
Home design
Single-family residence
Site-built construction
One story
RS8 zoning
Parking
Attached carport with approximately 264 sq ft and attached storage
Has carport
Construction
Vinyl exterior
Composition roof
Crawl space foundation
Built on-site construction
Utilities
City water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
HOA & community
No HOA
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Charming home in desirable Oakley nestled in a fantastic location! Convenient to shopping, restaurants, breweries, etc. Enjoy a game of basketball across the street or walk to the picnic area and tennis courts at Murphy-Oakley Park. Also walking distance to library & elementary school. Rocking chair front porch, fenced yard and additional storage shed under carport. Tons of natural light with newly refinished hardwood floors, new appliances, updated electrical, kitchen and bath just to name a few of this home's fabulous amenities! Come check it out and make it yours today!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4045132
Aug 8, 2023
Sold
$252,000
$276/sq ft
Jul 3, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 30, 2023
Listed
$250,000
$274/sq ft
+11
Introducing a sweet investment opportunity in the desirable Oakley neighborhood! This property offers a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that is brimming with potential. While it requires some tender loving care and updating this tenant-occupied property presents a fantastic chance to turn it into a lucrative investment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,997 (+19.5%)
$69,000 + $133,000
$202,000
2024
$1,671 (+2.9%)
$69,000 + $133,000
$202,000
2023
$1,625 (+1.1%)
$69,000 + $111,300
$180,300
2022
$1,606
$69,000 + $111,300
$180,300
2021
$1,606 (+20.0%)
$69,000 + $111,300
$180,300
2020
$1,338
$69,000 + $111,300
$180,300
2019
$1,338
$49,400 + $90,300
$139,700
2018
$1,338 (−1.0%)
$49,400 + $90,300
$139,700
2017
$1,352 (+22.6%)
$49,400 + $90,300
$139,700
2016
$1,103
$49,400 + $90,300
$139,700
2015
$1,103 (+1.4%)
$25,100 + $77,200
$102,300
2014
$1,088
$25,100 + $77,200
$102,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Finished Sq. Ft.
912
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
965759103300000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 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.
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
8 days above 95° expected this year, 22 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
Asheville, NC • 28803
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
5.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 732 Fairview Rd
$361,003
$8,996 under list price of $370K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $450K.