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215 Merchant Street

Asheville, NC 28803
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt720

Sqft

Acres0.97

Acre(Lot)

Rare Asheville infill opportunity: approximately 0.97 acres with an existing residence and potential cottage development opportunity just minutes from Biltmore Village. Preliminary research indicates the property may be suitable for a cottage development concept utilizing the existing residence along with additional cottage units, subject to buyer verification, design, permitting, and all applicable approvals. The property's size, layout, existing home placement, utility availability, and natural open-space features create a unique opportunity rarely found this close to downtown Asheville. Situated on approximately 0.97 acres, this unique property offers a combination that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in Asheville: usable land, city convenience, and meaningful future potentia l. A gentle creek winds along the rear of the property, creating a natural green-space setting that enhances both privacy and character. The existing home has been thoughtfully updated and provides immediate functionality while preserving flexibility for future plans. Set back from the street, the home allows buyers to enjoy the property today while exploring additional possibilities tomorrow. Whether you're searching for a private residence, investment property, family compound, or future development opportunity, this property offers a rare combination of lifestyle, land, location, and potential. Survey available for review. Buyer to verify all development potential, density, permitted uses, and suitability for any future development plans.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $469,000

AD Id : 82326401

MLS Id : CAR4391870

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.97 Acre

Living Area Size : 720

Year Built : 1965

County : Buncombe

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Interior Features

    Appliances: None Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Utility Room, Inside, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Vinyl, Wood Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Central, Electric Cooling: Central Air, Electric WaterSource: City

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1965

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Creek Front, Green Area, Level, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded Lot Size Area: 0.97 acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$469000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Assessed Value: 212300 Parcel Number: 965747307100000

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    Driveway

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Unspecified Junior High School: Unspecified Senior High School: Unspecified
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: City
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: None City: Asheville Direction: from Fairview Rd take Liberty street to the intersection of Raleigh Rd, tuen Left onto Merchant St. Property on the left.
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MLS: CAROLINA #4391870 LISTED BY: Chad Johnson, Malin & Co. Realty Group, LLC 828-620-8132 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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