For Sale $495,000
The West Asheville Equity-Play: Modern Cottage on 2.31 Scalable Acres The Rare "Buy & Hold" with Immediate Yield It is exceptionally rare to find a property that offers immediate high-performing cash flow paired with the long-term upside of a multi-unit development site. Located in the rapidly appreciating foothills of West Asheville, this 2.31-acre estate features a beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage that is fully turnkey. Whether you are looking for a high-performing short-term rental (STR), a chic primary residence with room to grow, or a proven long-term income producer, this property generates revenue the moment you close. The Cottage: Modern, Minimalist, & Move-In Ready Inside, the home defines "mountain modern" with bright, open-concept living, updated appliances, and crisp finishes that appeal to the discerning modern renter. The oversized deck serves as an outdoor living room, offering a front-row seat to long-range mountain sunsets and the profound quiet of the foothills—all while remaining minutes from the city's pulse. The Land: Your Development Canvas The true value lies in the expansive, mostly cleared, and gently rolling topography. Zoned for Low-Density Multifamily, the site is a developer’s dream or a homeowner’s private sanctuary. Scalability: Ample acreage to add additional dwellings, guest houses, or a private family compound. Infrastructure: Extensive parking for multiple vehicles or equipment, plus a large central storage shed perfect for a workshop or conversion. Topography: The "easy-build" gentle slope significantly reduces site-prep costs for future expansion. Location: The Best of Both Worlds Enjoy the "deep-woods" feel without the isolation. You are less than 10 minutes from the breweries, boutiques, and eclectic energy of Haywood Road, and under 15 minutes from the world-class culinary scene of Downtown Asheville. The Bottom Line This is a strategic acquisition for the buyer who understands the value of Cash Flow + Land Banking. Whether you’re an investor seeking an equity-rich development site or a homeowner looking for privacy with an income-producing "safety net," this property represents one of the smartest opportunities in the Western North Carolina market.
| List Price: | $495,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 1 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 588 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4316888 |
| Subdivision: | none |
| Style: | Cottage |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared, Level |
| Year Built: | 1980 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Sand Hill-Venable/Enka |
| Middle: | Enka |
| High: | Enka |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 04-15-2026 | Listed | $495,000 | $842 |
| 04-30-2025 | Listed | $179,000 | $305 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Vance Elementary | 1 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Francine Delany New School for Children | 1 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
| Hall Fletcher Elementary | 2 miles | PK-05 | 2 |
| Invest Collegiate (Buncombe) | 3 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | 4 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Claxton Elementary | 5 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 24 Ian River Drive, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $495,000 | days | |
| 40 Malvern Walk, Asheville NC | 0.3 mi | $1,295,000 | days | |
| 226 School Road, Asheville NC | 0.4 mi | $500,000 | days | |
| 15 Merion Drive, Asheville NC | 0.4 mi | $400,000 | days | |
| 1 Narbeth Road, Asheville NC | 0.4 mi | $309,000 | days | |
| 32 Merion Drive, Asheville NC | 0.4 mi | $295,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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24 Ian River Drive, Asheville NC is a 588 ft2 on a 2.310 acres lot. This is for $495,000. This has 1 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1980.
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