261 Forest Hill Drive, Asheville NC
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 1236 ft2
- 0.1 ac
For Sale $690,000
Remarks:
This storybook cottage in Kenilworth is brimming with character and thoughtful flexibility. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room and dining room space, a full bath, 2 cozy bedrooms, and a light-filled sunroom that’s perfect for morning coffee or curling up with a book. The kitchen offers plenty of potential, with an adjacent space perfect for pantry space. Step out back to a private porch tucked into the trees, surrounded by lush, established gardens, a flat grassy yard, and two separate parking areas—plus a handy outdoor shed for tools or toys. Downstairs, a brand new fully finished basement with interior and exterior access opens up endless possibilities: a generous apartment for guests or income potential, a luxurious primary suite, or the ideal setup for multigenerational living. Home has many upgrades -New roof, New HVAC, New exterior paint, this charming cottage offers it all—right in one of Asheville’s most cherished neighborhoods.
General Information:
| List Price: | $690,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1236 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4269408 |
| Subdivision: | Kenilworth |
| Style: | Cottage |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Green Area, Level |
| Year Built: | 1954 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Unspecified |
| Middle: | Asheville |
| High: | Asheville |
Lane Yates
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Broker In Charge
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 10-21-2025 | Price Decrease | $690,000-1.43% | $559 |
| 07-07-2025 | Listed | $700,000 | $567 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Oakley Elementary | 2 miles | KG-05 | 4 |
| Hall Fletcher Elementary | 2 miles | PK-05 | 2 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | 2 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Haw Creek Elementary | 2 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| Claxton Elementary | 2 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
| Charles C Bell Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 261 Forest Hill Drive, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $690,000 | days | |
| 30 Caledonia Road, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $499,500 | days | |
| 1 Buckingham Court, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $850,000 | days | |
| 37 Warwick Road, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $875,000 | days | |
| 77 Kenilworth Road, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $1,795,000 | days | |
| 213 Forest Hill Drive, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $560,000 | 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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Property Listing Information
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Town and Mountain Realty
261 Forest Hill Drive, Asheville NC is a 1236 ft2 on a 0.140 acres lot. This is for $690,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1954.
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