686 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC
- 4 Bed
- 3 Bath
- 1291 ft2
- 0.8 ac
For Sale $750,000
Remarks:
This enchanting East Asheville cottage, originally designed by renowned Architect Douglas Ellington for his mother, combines historical charm, income potential, and a prime location just minutes from downtown Asheville. Recently enhanced with a new metal roof and gas range, the home beautifully blends local history with modern upgrades. Situated on a private .84-acre double lot, the cedar-sided cottage features abundant perennial gardens. Its charming interior includes a cozy living room with a fireplace and a bright, sunny family room surrounded by trees and ample windows. A downstairs guest suite, complete with a private entrance, offers an extra bedroom and bath. Possibilities abound with an updated garage apartment (2018) & potential to subdivide.
Interior Features:
Built-in Features, Kitchen Island
General Information:
| List Price: | $750,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1291 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Detached Garage |
| MLS Number: | CAR4370568 |
| Subdivision: | Haw Creek |
| Style: | Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional |
| Bathrooms: | 3 |
| Lot Description: | Wooded |
| Year Built: | 1948 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Haw Creek |
| Middle: | AC Reynolds |
| High: | AC Reynolds |
Lane Yates
704-232-7238
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Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 06-09-2026 | Under Contract | $750,000 | $581 |
| 05-19-2026 | Listed | $750,000 | $581 |
| 08-24-2025 | Price Decrease | $282,990-1.74% | $220 |
| 07-31-2025 | Price Decrease | $287,990-2.70% | $224 |
| 06-29-2025 | Listed | $295,990 | $230 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Evergreen Community Charter | 0 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
| Haw Creek Elementary | 0 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| Charles C Bell Elementary | 1 miles | KG-05 | 8 |
| Oakley Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 4 |
| Claxton Elementary | 3 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | 3 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 686 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $750,000 | days | |
| 365 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC | 0 mi | $375,000 | days | |
| 342 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC | 0.2 mi | $599,000 | days | |
| 100 Klein Street, Asheville NC | 0.2 mi | $675,000 | days | |
| 21 Dogwood Grove, Asheville NC | 0.3 mi | $575,000 | days | |
| 11 Pershing Road, Asheville NC | 0.4 mi | $530,000 | days |
Sold Properties Nearby
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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 Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
686 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC is a 1291 ft2 on a 0.840 acres Wooded lot. This is for $750,000. This has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and was built in 1948.
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