For Sale $675,000
Private contemporary mountain retreat in South Asheville — 291 Merrills Chase Rd sits on 3.6 wooded acres in the sought-after Merrills Chase subdivision, just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. This 2002-built home offers single-level-friendly living with winter mountain views, a wood-burning fireplace, and an open floor plan that flows to a covered deck for outdoor living. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout includes a walk-out basement with attached garage — ideal for storage, a workshop, or additional flex space. Standout features include a rainwater catchment and filtration system in addition to well, new roof in 2024, and a fenced front yard on a private, sloped, wooded lot. The paved subdivision road (gravel at the upper section) is HOA-maintained. With 3.6 private acres as a backdrop, the property offers a rare blend of seclusion and easy access to South Asheville's shops and restaurants. From fireside evenings by the wood-burning hearth to warm-weather gatherings on the deck, this home is built for enjoying every season. Trails, local wineries, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are all within easy reach for weekend exploring.
| List Price: | $675,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1065 sqft |
| Parking: | Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage |
| MLS Number: | CAR4419826 |
| Subdivision: | Merrills Chase |
| Style: | Contemporary |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 2002 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Glen Arden/Koontz |
| Middle: | Cane Creek |
| High: | T.C. Roberson |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 09-10-2026 | Price Decrease | $675,000-3.57% | $634 |
| 09-01-2026 | Listed | $700,000 | $658 |
| 01-30-2026 | Under Contract | $585,000 | $550 |
| 11-21-2025 | Listed | $585,000 | $550 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| William W Estes Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Fairview Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| Oakley Elementary | 5 miles | KG-05 | 4 |
| Charles C Bell Elementary | 6 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Fletcher Elementary | 6 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Haw Creek Elementary | 6 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 291 Merrills Chase Road, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $675,000 | days | |
| 77 Mcintyre Drive, Asheville NC | 0.3 mi | $1,895,000 | days | |
| 162 Merrills Chase Road, Asheville NC | 0.4 mi | $749,000 | days | |
| 11 Hearthstone Drive, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $1,465,325 | days | |
| 15 Forest Run Drive, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $449,900 | days | |
| 36 Wineberry Lane, Asheville NC | 0.5 mi | $799,000 | 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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291 Merrills Chase Road, Asheville NC is a 1065 ft2 on a 3.600 acres Appraisal lot. This is for $675,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 2002.
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