THIS!....is an expansive storybook stone cottage, perfectly placed on a rare and most commanding half acre parcel, in the coveted Malvern Hills community. Inspiring original mid-century mountain design lends to a precision period addition that creates a super-plush primary suite. It's an airy, window-lined & vaulted space rooted in the essence of historic A-frame charm, yet upgraded with a luxurious ensuite bath and true walk-in closet. On par with this new construction, the original house gets a glow-up with an inviting everyday mud-room entry, a gorgeous new kitchen, essential bathroom updates, top-quality window replacements, and a 6kW solar array. Cook together with gorgeous maple cabinetry, granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, and everything right where it belongs. Or grill & chill, while nestled in on the private front patio, overlooking passers-by. Wind down while lounging fireside in the wood-clad, vaulted living room and then sneak away to your sweet retreat. The gracious original primary bedroom boasts two sets of dueling closets and doubles well as a convenient home office. An iron-railed staircase leads upstairs and THROUGH a bifurcated chimney into an adorable bedroom + bonus room and en suite bath (341 extra-SF with heat & air and a max 6.5' ceiling height). Back outside, enjoy the privacy of the unusually large, thoughtfully landscaped & well groomed lot and garden to your heart's delight with organic raised beds out back. This place provides the utmost in original quality design, livable modern updates, and the very best of the highly desired Malvern Hills lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$428Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jody Whitehurst• Town and Mountain Realty
Contact: jody@jodywhitehurst.com
Bought with Eric Albee• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Est. $3,053 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 84 Arthur Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4374460
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$770,000
$428/sq ft
May 31, 2026
Pending
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May 25, 2026
Price Changed
$774,900
$431/sq ft
May 8, 2026
Listed
$797,500
$444/sq ft
May 4, 2026
Coming Soon
$797,500
$444/sq ft
NCMMLS #3160230
Apr 29, 2016
Price Changed
$315,000
$175/sq ft
Apr 28, 2016
Sold
$315,000
$175/sq ft
Mar 31, 2016
Delisted
—
Mar 25, 2016
Listed
$305,000
$170/sq ft
The cutest stone cottage in Malvern Hills/West Asheville! Cathedral ceiling w/ beams & stoned FP in living room w/ a walk-through chimney! Lots of built-ins, great windows. Renovated kitchen w/ quartz counters, stainless appliances, gas stove. Ceiling height upstairs is less than 7'. Detached garage. Large partially fenced yard for gardening
Public Records
May 14, 2010
Sold
$235,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 2006
Sold
$214,500
$119/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2004
Sold
$178,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 2003
Sold
$177,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2001
Sold
$135,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1998
Sold
$110,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1987
Sold
$60,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,776 (+6.3%)
$126,200 + $308,600
$434,800
2024
$4,492 (+4.0%)
$126,200 + $308,600
$434,800
2023
$4,319 (+1.0%)
$126,200 + $308,600
$434,800
2022
$4,276
$126,200 + $302,600
$428,800
2021
$4,276 (+16.1%)
$126,200 + $302,600
$428,800
2020
$3,682
$126,200 + $302,600
$428,800
2019
$3,684 (+26.9%)
$88,300 + $253,300
$341,600
2018
$2,904 (−0.9%)
$88,300 + $181,100
$269,400
2017
$2,931 (+25.7%)
$88,300 + $181,100
$269,400
2016
$2,332
$88,300 + $181,100
$269,400
2015
$2,332 (+1.2%)
$40,600 + $149,200
$189,800
2014
$2,304
$40,600 + $149,200
$189,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,096
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
962852029900000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
RS4
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.