72 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC

  • 3 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 1229 ft2
  • 0.2 ac

For Sale $475,000

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Welcome to 72 Fairfax Ave, a quintessential West Asheville bungalow where original character and thoughtful updates come together in all the right ways. Freshly painted Interior and exterior and full of charm, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a versatile 3rd bedroom or flex space, giving you room for a home office, studio, cozy 3rd bedroom, den, or whatever your life calls for. The house is flooded with natural light throughout making it feel cheery and welcoming. Outside, the fenced courtyard style backyard offers a private spot for gardening, gathering, or simply enjoying some fresh air. Another bonus is the oversized garage/workshop — complete with electricity and plenty of room for projects, hobbies, bikes, tools, or all the gear that comes with life in the mountains. A paved driveway provides convenient off-street parking, while the full basement offers additional storage space. Plus, the location is hard to beat! Set on a quiet neighborhood street, you're just a short distance from so much of what makes West Asheville special — local farmers markets and groceries, restaurants and coffee shops, yoga and wellness studios, shopping, ice cream, and all the everyday conveniences. With its blend of character, flexibility, outdoor space, serious workshop potential, and enviable West Asheville location, 72 Fairfax Ave is the kind of bungalow that feels right!

General Information:

List Price: $475,000
Status: For Sale
Bedrooms: 3
Type: Single Family Residence
Approx Sq. Ft.: 1229 sqft
Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
MLS Number: CAR4428977
Subdivision: FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS
Style: Bungalow
Bathrooms: 1
Lot Description: Level
Year Built: 1948
Sewer Type: Public Sewer

Assigned Schools:

Elementary: Lucy S. Herring
Middle: Asheville
High: Asheville

Price & Sales History

Date Event Price $/SQFT
10-09-2026 Listed $475,000 $387
01-29-2026 Price Decrease $275,000-3.51% $224
01-17-2026 Listed $285,000 $232

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School Name Distance Grades Rating
Francine Delany New School for Children 0 miles KG-06 9
Vance Elementary 1 miles KG-05 9
Hall Fletcher Elementary 1 miles PK-05 2
Isaac Dickson Elementary 2 miles PK-05 9
Claxton Elementary 3 miles KG-05 6
Invest Collegiate (Buncombe) 4 miles KG-06 8

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Street Address Distance Status List Price Days on Market
72 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC 0 mi $475,000 days
45 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC 0.1 mi $495,000 days
47 Virginia Avenue, Asheville NC 0.1 mi $350,000 days
33 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC 0.1 mi $737,000 days
119 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC 0.1 mi $279,000 days
125 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC 0.1 mi $269,000 days
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    A Courtesy Listing Provided By Town and Mountain Realty

    72 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville NC is a 1229 ft2 on a 0.180 acres Level lot. This is for $475,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1948.

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