For Sale $420,000
Situated on a generous 0.25-acre wooded lot, just minutes from downtown Asheville, this inviting West Asheville ranch-style home pairs classic charm with thoughtful, modern upgrades. The front door opens to a light-filled, flowing floor plan with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, where the bright living and dining areas connect directly to a kitchen packed with potential. The home is dialed-in for energy efficiency with replacement windows, a new Bosch heat pump, Bosch A/C, and an EV charger plug. Downstairs, the basement offers a bonus room, ample storage, and a garage equipped for a workshop, while the good-sized bedrooms upstairs are filled with abundant natural light. Outdoors, the lush, private backyard and large front yard feature mature landscaping with plenty of room for gardens, a storage shed, and wide-driveway parking on a quiet street. Best of all, you are just one mile from the vibrant eateries and shopping of West Asheville, while the Hominy Creek Greenway trail is only 0.2 mile away, offering the perfect spot for nature walks or exercising Fido.
Open Floorplan
| List Price: | $420,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 983 sqft |
| Parking: | Attached Garage, Garage Shop |
| MLS Number: | CAR4391871 |
| Subdivision: | NONE |
| Style: | Ranch |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Lot Description: | Sloped, Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1967 |
| Sewer Type: | Public Sewer |
| Elementary: | Asheville City |
| Middle: | Asheville |
| High: | Asheville |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 07-22-2026 | Listed | $420,000 | $428 |
| 10-14-2025 | Listed | $1,889,900 | $1,923 |
These schools are only nearby your property search, you must confirm exact assigned schools.
| 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 | 3 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Claxton Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
Source is provided by local and state governments and municipalities and is subject to change without notice, and is not guaranteed to be up to date or accurate.
Mileage is an estimation calculated from the property results address of your search. Driving time will vary from location to location.
| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 53 Merion Drive, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $420,000 | days | |
| 3 Manila Street, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $550,000 | days | |
| 32 Merion Drive, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $295,000 | days | |
| 448 Sand Hill Road, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $325,000 | days | |
| 1 Narbeth Road, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $299,000 | days | |
| 398 Sand Hill Road, Asheville NC | 0.1 mi | $350,000 | days |
Mileage is an estimation calculated from the property results address of your search. Driving time will vary from location to location.
| Street Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Property Details |
Powered by Google Maps
| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
* Expand Calculator (incl. monthly expenses)
| Property Taxes |
$
|
| H.O.A. / Maintenance |
$
|
| Property Insurance |
$
|
| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
|
Occupancy Types |
|
Transportation to Work |
Source is provided by local and state governments and municipalities and is subject to change without notice, and is not guaranteed to be up to date or accurate.
A Courtesy Listing Provided By Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
53 Merion Drive, Asheville NC is a 983 ft2 on a 0.250 acres lot. This is for $420,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1967.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-22 10:28:02 EST. All data is
obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied
Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently
reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent
presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Click here for more information
Neither Yates Realty nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing.