Great starter home. Needs cosmetic work but appears to be structurally sound. Flooring in public rooms appears to be tongue and groove laminate wood of recent origin. Kitchen is reasonably recent. Two level deck. Family room in basement with gas logs in brick fireplace. Lots of living space for an affordable price. Convenient to Interstates, schools and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Eunice Morton-Pearson• Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles
Bought with Mitch Miller• Mountain Oak Properties LLC
Great starter home. Needs cosmetic work but appears to be structurally sound. Flooring in public rooms appears to be tongue and groove laminate wood of recent origin. Kitchen is reasonably recent. Two level deck. Family room in basement with gas logs in brick fireplace. Lots of living space for an affordable price. Convenient to Interstates, schools and shopping.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1980
Sold
$45,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,582 (+6.9%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2024
$1,480 (+3.2%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2023
$1,434 (+4.2%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2022
$1,376
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2021
$1,376 (+23.3%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2020
$1,116
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2019
$1,116 (+2.4%)
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2018
$1,089 (−1.6%)
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2017
$1,107 (+13.0%)
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2016
$980
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2015
$980
$30,700 + $110,600
$141,300
2014
$980
$30,700 + $110,600
$141,300
Tax history for 17 Melton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,582 (+6.9%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2024
$1,480 (+3.2%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2023
$1,434 (+4.2%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2022
$1,376
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2021
$1,376 (+23.3%)
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2020
$1,116
$36,200 + $195,900
$232,100
2019
$1,116 (+2.4%)
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2018
$1,089 (−1.6%)
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2017
$1,107 (+13.0%)
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2016
$980
$33,400 + $142,600
$176,000
2015
$980
$30,700 + $110,600
$141,300
2014
$980
$30,700 + $110,600
$141,300
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,542
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
961821453800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Basement, Garage - 1 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 756
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 756
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cable Available
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Area: 0.53
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Publically Maintained Road: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Sand Hill-Venable/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Location Information
Directions: Exit 44 on I-40 Turn right on 19&23 S and then right again just before the McDonalds on Acton Circle. Right on Monte Vista Rd. Right on Oak Hill Rd after you cross the Interstate. Turn left on Melton Rd. Home is on the left. Driveway is just past Melton Rd Ext. on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,542
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Buncombe County
APN: 961821453800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1458
Below Grade Finished Area: 351
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1107
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1458
Foundation Details: Basement Partially Finished
Structure Type: Split Foyer
Around this home
Schools
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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 97° expected this year, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $405,000
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