This charming home just outside Asheville city limits is the one you've been waiting for! It offers solid bones, original wood floors, and timeless character—ready for your personal touch. Enjoy mature landscaping and a flat backyard with blueberries, peaches, grapes, crabapple, and elderberry—plus space for chickens or a play area. The front yard bursts with perennials like daylilies, irises, hostas, and raised veggie beds. Inside, the cozy living area features a wood-burning fireplace, BEAUTIFUL new windows (2024), and slate tile in the bedroom/flex room. The kitchen includes a new induction cooktop and dishwasher (2025), and a new water heater (2024) adds peace of mind. Unfinished basement with washer/dryer hookups and flexible space for a workshop or storage. Relax or entertain on the expansive deck, reinforced for a hot tub! City water and sewer—no city taxes! Sellers are VERY motivated—bring your offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Katerina Leeger• Town and Mountain Realty
Stylish Candler Bungalow. This beauty shines with a new kitchen & bathroom complete with high end tile. Recently refinished oak floors, & crown molding throughout. The studio opens to a large, flat fenced yard ready for entertaining or relaxing. Immense basement storage. Just outside of West AVL means no city taxes with the benefit of water/sewer. Only 11’ drive to downtown AVL. 5’ to new Ingles. New HVAC with two backup heating sources. A preapproval letter must accompany any offer.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM517881
Jul 27, 2012
Sold
$78,000
$57/sq ft
Apr 30, 2012
Listed
$99,900
$73/sq ft
+9
Well Built Home On Monte Vista Road. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Formal Dining Room With Chandelier, Living Room With Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floors Under Carpet (Per Owner), Eat-In Kitchen With All Appliances, Family Room With Woodstove, Almost Full Basement, Oil Furnace, 2 Car Carport, Large Fenced Back Yard, Covered Front Porch, Covered Patio, Most Furniture Negotiable.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,767 (+6.9%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2024
$1,653 (+3.2%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2023
$1,602 (+4.2%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2022
$1,538
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2021
$1,538 (+24.6%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2020
$1,234 (+10.3%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2019
$1,119 (+2.4%)
$30,000 + $164,600
$194,600
2018
$1,093 (−1.6%)
$30,000 + $146,500
$176,500
2017
$1,110 (+16.7%)
$30,000 + $146,500
$176,500
2016
$951
$30,000 + $146,500
$176,500
2015
$951
$30,000 + $107,100
$137,100
2014
$951
$30,000 + $107,100
$137,100
Tax history for 234 Monte Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,767 (+6.9%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2024
$1,653 (+3.2%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2023
$1,602 (+4.2%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2022
$1,538
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2021
$1,538 (+24.6%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2020
$1,234 (+10.3%)
$34,300 + $225,000
$259,300
2019
$1,119 (+2.4%)
$30,000 + $164,600
$194,600
2018
$1,093 (−1.6%)
$30,000 + $146,500
$176,500
2017
$1,110 (+16.7%)
$30,000 + $146,500
$176,500
2016
$951
$30,000 + $146,500
$176,500
2015
$951
$30,000 + $107,100
$137,100
2014
$951
$30,000 + $107,100
$137,100
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,372
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
961738886600000
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
May 10, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Replace an indoor electrical panel and update the grounding system.
Electrical
Jan 12, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3
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: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Induction Cooktop, Propane Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Other - See Remarks
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Level
Lot Size Area: 0.36
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Propane
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: From the East: Merge onto I-40 E Take exit 44 for US-19/US-23 toward W Asheville/Enka-Candler Turn right onto US-19 S/US-23 S Turn right onto Acton Cir Turn right onto Monte Vista Rd Destination will be on the right From the West: I-240 W/I-26 E. Take exit 31B to merge onto I-40 Take exit 44 for US-19/US-23 toward Enka-Candler/W Asheville Use the right lane to turn right onto US-19 S/US-23 S/US-74 ALT W Continue to follow US-19 S/US-23 S Turn right onto Acton Cir Turn right onto Monte Vista Rd Destination will be on the right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,372
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Buncombe County
APN: 961738886600000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 1
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1376
Living Area: 1376
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,376
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1376
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
List Team ID: TM100036
List Team Mls Id: miller
Around this home
Schools
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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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Candler, NC • 28715
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Estimated sale price
$330,000 – $399,000
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