Asheville's highest priced home sales of early 2024: Historical home, dog tunnel and more

ASHEVILLE - Last year saw some of the highest priced home sales in Buncombe County history, where realtors sold two record-setting $9.6 million and $7 million homes, amid high inventory for the mountain-top mansions.

In January 2024, homes featuring historic details or a "four-by-four dog tunnel" were among those selling anywhere from $2 to $3 million, according to CanopyMLS.

At the same time, the region faces the highest median sales prices have increased 53% since 2019, setting a record median sales price of $485,000 for Buncombe County.

In January 2024, the luxury housing market was coming off a period of high inventory, where late 2023 market reports indicated that more luxury homes were on the market than any other type of home. Many sell well-above their county tax appraisal, as reported by the Citizen Times.

Here's an early look at 2024's luxury home market:

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21 Greenmont Drive at $3 million

Selling in early January, this 2002 home stands at 7,372 square feet with five full bathrooms, four bedrooms and "a distinctive French twist," according to its listing on Zillow.

The home was the highest priced sale in January 2024. The home was sold by Jo Chandler of Preferred Properties of Asheville for around $3 million. Chandler said the home "sold for full asking price."

"Meticulous craftmanship and superb detail are hallmarks of this private oasis with a permanent and timeless feel. Enjoy western exposure with inspiring sunsets from the covered deck with a fireplace," the listing continued

The home, which is currently appraised at around $1.5 million, had previously sold for $2.2 million in 2014.

1 Evelyn Place at $2.7 million

A home included in the National Register of Historic Places, 1 Evelyn Place, was the second highest priced home sold in January 2024.

Selling for $2.7 million early in the month, the Grove Park Neighborhood home was built in 1916 and is located just steps away from The Omni Grove Park Inn.

Designed by architect James Gamble Rogers in the late-1910s, the home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the "Rueben Robertson House," as it was built for the then president and owner of Champion Paper Company. Robertson served as the sixth Deputy Secretary of Defense during Dwight D. Eisenhower's Presidency.

The architect, Rogers, was known for developing residential buildings primarily at Yale University, the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital and the Butler Library at Columbia University.

The home has four full bathrooms, four bedrooms and a half-bath and was most recently tax appraised at $1.5 million.

The home was sold by Anna Grace of Ivester Jackson Blackstream.

807 Blackthorne Lane at $2.5 million

This 2013 Arden home sold for $2.5 million in mid-January. The home comes with four full bathrooms, four bedrooms and is located in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove neighborhood. The home was sold by Cary Findlay with Walnut Cove Realty.

This home was noted for its "beautiful seasonal views of the mountains" and extensive kitchen, which was called a "culinary haven," according to its Zillow listing.

The 4,010 square-foot home was most recently tax appraised at $1.6 million.

1 Secluded Vista Drive at $2 million

This home with "beautiful views" was sold for around $2 million in late January by Leslie Elliott of Allen-Tate/Beverly Hanks. The home came with 6-acres of private property, an indoor pool and some special features for those who are dog owners.

Elliott said the home features both a heated room in the garage and a four-foot by four-foot tunnel under the road near the property so dogs can roam on a four-acre run attached to the lower half of the property.

"The original owner built it just for he and his wife, Sally," Elliott said, noting the features came from their love for their dogs.

The home was most recently appraised at $2.3 million by the Buncombe County Tax Department Assessors.

45 Mount Meadows Boulevard at $2 million

As the newest house of the five, 45 Mount Meadows Boulevard sold for $2 million in early January and is not far from Town Mountain Road, providing ease of access to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The 2021 home has three full bathrooms and four bedrooms over 4,143 square feet. The home was most recently appraised at $985,000 by Buncombe County Assessor's Office. The property was sold by Don Rongstad of Move Asheville Realty.

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Will Hofmann is the Growth and Development Reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Got a tip? Email him at WHofmann@citizentimes.com. Please help support this type of journalism with a subscription to the Citizen Times.

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