OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2025 for $485K

$433,163

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,238/mo

•

1,078

sq ft

79 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

About this home

Charming 1920s Bungalow in the Heart of West Asheville. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow blends vintage charm with modern updates. Nestled just half a block from Vermont Avenue and one block from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Haywood Road, the location is truly unbeatable. Enjoy exceptional walkability with sidewalk frontage and easy access to all West Asheville has to offer. Features include a spacious covered front porch, a large fenced front yard, and a fully private, fenced-in backyard perfect for pets, gardening, or entertaining. Off-street parking adds convenience, and thoughtful updates throughout the home ensure comfort while preserving its 1920s character. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey bungalow in one of Asheville’s most sought-after neighborhoods!

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

6,969 sq ftLot Size

$402Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Don Rongstad • Move Asheville Realty

Listed by Nichelle Nichols • Move Asheville Realty

Contact: donisyourrealtor@gmail.com

Bought with Don Rongstad • Move Asheville Realty

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4268827

Redfin Estimate

$433,163

$52K since sold in July 2025$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($421K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$374,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,365 sq ft
47 Virginia Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$398,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,178 sq ft
29 Mildred Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$475,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,336 sq ft
45 Fairfax Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$355,290
D
3 beds1 bath953 sq ft
31 Clay St, Asheville, NC 28806
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$501,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,119 sq ft
182 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

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$1,988/mo

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Market trends in 28806, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.4%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$429K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

81d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

145

11 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Olney Rd

Date

Event

Price

Avail #2

Sep 19, 2025

Rental Removed

$2,180

$2/sq ft

Sep 6, 2025

Listed for Rent

$2,180

$2/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4268827

Jul 7, 2025

Sold

$485,000

$450/sq ft

Jun 16, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2025

Listed

$479,900

$445/sq ft

RENT. #1

Feb 8, 2022

Price Changed

$1,950

$2/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3799211

Oct 24, 2021

Listed

$429,900

$399/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 2, 2009

Sold

$175,000

$162/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,005 (+6.2%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2024

$2,830 (+5.6%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2023

$2,679 (+1.0%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2022

$2,653

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2021

$2,653 (+13.9%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2020

$2,329

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2019

$2,329

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2018

$2,329 (−0.9%)

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2017

$2,351 (+186.0%)

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2016

$822 (−50.0%)

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2015

$1,644 (+1.2%)

$42,100 + $91,700

$133,800

2014

$1,624

$42,100 + $91,700

$133,800

Tax history for 79 Olney Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,005 (+6.2%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2024

$2,830 (+5.6%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2023

$2,679 (+1.0%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2022

$2,653

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2021

$2,653 (+13.9%)

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2020

$2,329

$114,900 + $151,100

$266,000

2019

$2,329

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2018

$2,329 (−0.9%)

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2017

$2,351 (+186.0%)

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2016

$822 (−50.0%)

$95,800 + $120,300

$216,100

2015

$1,644 (+1.2%)

$42,100 + $91,700

$133,800

2014

$1,624

$42,100 + $91,700

$133,800

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1923

Sq. Ft.

1,078

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buncombe County

APN

963804804300000

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room, Main Level

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement Shop

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Unvented, Living Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 506
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 506

Interior Features
Room Count: 6
Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: RS8
Zoning Specification: RS8

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: Asheville City
Middle Or Junior High School: Asheville
High School: Asheville

Location Information
Directions: GPS will get you there.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,078
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Buncombe County
APN: 963804804300000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1078
Living Area: 1078
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,078
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1078
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Vance Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Asheville Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Silsa

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 98° 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 • 28806

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$412,000 – $499,000

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Home values near 79 Olney Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$401,142
78 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1172 Sq. Ft.	$374,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$418,894
96 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1106 Sq. Ft.	$392,493

Address	Redfin Estimate
83 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$401,563
90 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 946 Sq. Ft.	$391,137

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