Come view this recently updated 2 bedroom home on a remarkably level 0.82 acre lot just west of downtown Asheville. Recent improvements include: new roof 2023, HVAC within last 5 years, new vinyl plank flooring, refinished hardwood floors, mostly all new windows, some newer appliances, new light fixtures and landscaping. The home has a large kitchen and remodeled bath with ceramic tile and waterproof flooring. You'll enjoy the lovely level lot where you can plant a garden, put in an above-ground pool. Partially fenced). Please see the attached improvements list. The home is being sold "as is" and seller will not make any further repairs. A sweet home for any first time home-buyers or anyone who wants to downsize. Super location just 20 minutes to Downtown Asheville or the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway. 25 x 21 detached garage. Ramp can be remove by buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Martin Luna• EXP Realty LLC
Contact: martin@martinluna.net
Bought with Patton Cardwell• Keller Williams Professionals
This lovely two bedroom and one bath home sits on .842 AC in Candler. This home has so many possibilities for first time home buyers or investors looking for a rental home. The lot is open and may have the possibility to subdivide and build another home on the back side. Buyer's agent to verify that with the county. This home has the perfect location to be in downtown Asheville in 20 minutes, 25 minutes to the Pisgah Highway Blue Ride Parkway entrance, 15 minutes to the Asheville Outlets, and under an hour to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. The home needs some updates although the HVAC was replaced two and a half years ago. The home is vacant but had a resident from 1997 until a few months ago. Carpets will be cleaned on Friday April 1st and showings can begin on Sunday April 3rd. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=uc3x9XJV4HR&mls=1
Public Records
Apr 11, 1997
Sold
$89,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1988
Sold
$25,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,112 (+4.9%)
$31,500 + $131,700
$163,200
2024
$1,060 (+3.2%)
$31,500 + $131,700
$163,200
2023
$1,028 (+4.2%)
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2022
$986
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2021
$986 (+17.0%)
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2020
$843
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2019
$843 (+2.4%)
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2018
$823 (−1.6%)
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2017
$837 (+14.3%)
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2016
$732
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2015
$732
$32,600 + $73,000
$105,600
2014
$732
$32,600 + $73,000
$105,600
Tax history for 78 Queen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,112 (+4.9%)
$31,500 + $131,700
$163,200
2024
$1,060 (+3.2%)
$31,500 + $131,700
$163,200
2023
$1,028 (+4.2%)
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2022
$986
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2021
$986 (+17.0%)
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2020
$843
$46,500 + $119,800
$166,300
2019
$843 (+2.4%)
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2018
$823 (−1.6%)
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2017
$837 (+14.3%)
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2016
$732
$34,900 + $98,100
$133,000
2015
$732
$32,600 + $73,000
$105,600
2014
$732
$32,600 + $73,000
$105,600
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1935
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
960669161800000
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
Mar 18, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
Mar 13, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Side Porch
Fencing: Partial
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Accessibility Features: Ramp(s)-Main Level
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Paved
Lot Size Area: 0.82
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Satellite Internet Available, Wired Internet Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Hominy Valley/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Location Information
Directions: GPS will take you right to it. From Downtown Asheville: Take 240 to 40 West to Exit 44, right at light, left on Sand Hill Rd, left on Enka Lake Rd for about 1.3 miles to right on Queen Rd., see sign, house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Buncombe County
APN: 960669161800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1152
Living Area: 1152
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,152
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1152
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One
Team Information
Buyer Team ID: TM100016
Buyer Team Mls Id: MAMTEAM
List Team ID: TM100168
List Team Mls Id: 65357
Around this home
Schools
Hominy Valley Elementary
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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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 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$336,000 – $407,000
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