For Sale $469,000
Discover the beauty of creekside living at 878 Garren Creek Road, a thoughtfully updated mountain cottage resting on 2.24 acres with more than 300 feet of frontage on both sides of Garren Creek. Surrounded by native landscaping, waterfalls, and the sounds of three creeks, this unique property offers privacy, charm, and natural beauty just minutes from Asheville. Designed for comfortable one-level living, the home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, custom trim work, and abundant built-in storage. The living room showcases a native stone fireplace with custom shelving, while the remodeled kitchen offers granite countertops, a pantry, and updated appliances, including a dishwasher and an induction range. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space with a Jøtul propane stove, recessed lighting, and oversized barn doors. A detached garage with its own HVAC system and electrical panel offers endless possibilities for a studio, workshop, office, or guest space. Enjoy the outdoors from the Trex deck overlooking the creek or the covered flagstone patio below. Recent improvements include updated HVAC systems, plumbing components, a 200-amp electrical service, radon mitigation, a metal roof, and extensive landscaping. A rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful mountain setting with modern updates and room for relaxing, creating, and exploring.
Entrance Foyer, Split Bedroom
| List Price: | $469,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1042 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4387190 |
| Subdivision: | None |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Orchard(s), Green Area, Level, Private, Creek/Stream |
| Year Built: | 1970 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Fairview |
| Middle: | Cane Creek |
| High: | AC Reynolds |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 06-21-2026 | Listed | $469,000 | $451 |
| 08-17-2025 | Listed | $144,900 | $140 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Fairview Elementary | 4 miles | KG-05 | 7 |
| ArtSpace Charter School | 8 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
| Edneyville Elementary | 10 miles | KG-05 | 4 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 878 Garren Creek Road, Fairview NC | 0 mi | $469,000 | days | |
| 102 and 104 Carriage Drive, Fairview NC | 0.2 mi | $650,000 | days | |
| 102 Carriage Drive, Fairview NC | 0.2 mi | $575,000 | days | |
| 98 Sparkling Springs Road, Fairview NC | 0.6 mi | $500,000 | days | |
| 159 Marcellina Drive, Fairview NC | 0.7 mi | $285,000 | days | |
| 94 Marcellina Drive, Fairview NC | 1 mi | $450,000 | 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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878 Garren Creek Road, Fairview NC is a 1042 ft2 on a 2.240 acres lot. This is for $469,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1970.
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