$485,000
SOLD APR 29, 2025

144 Laurel Rd Arden, NC 28704

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,072 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Patio
  • Glen Arden Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Experience stunning mountain views from this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, nestled in the peaceful, non-HOA, Mount Royal neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed for flexibility, the property is currently divided into two units, with the upper level beautifully decorated and operating as a thriving short-term rental. Ideally situated, it’s just minutes from Hendersonville Rd’s amenities, 15 minutes to the airport, 25 minutes to Asheville, and 30 minutes to Hendersonville—offering both convenience and versatility. Whether you’re seeking a lucrative investment or a charming single-family home, this property delivers. Bonus: it’s EV-ready, complete with a Tesla/Rivian charger already installed. Contact today for a private tour, don’t miss the chance to see it for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Galen Walter

LPT Realty, LLC Brokerage Email: galen@haven.realty License #313869

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Woolf

Mackey Realty LLC License #253909

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

  • Glen Arden/Koontz Elementary School
  • Cane Creek Middle School
  • T.C. Roberson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Mount Royal Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9654-57-3701-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,489

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Second Living Quarters: Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Concrete
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 234.07
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: galen@haven.realty
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1036
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 180
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 180
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Other - See Remarks
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1036
  • Has Basement: Apartment, Exterior Entry, Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1036
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Propane
  • Living Area: 2072
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Room Count: 1
  • Bedroom Basement: 1

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Cane Creek
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Area: 0.72
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9654-57-3701-00000
  • Plat Book Slide: 26/42
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: R-1

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Glen Arden/Koontz
  • High School: T.C. Roberson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Hanna Kathryn Rose and Harris Vincent Omari
Bought by
Walter Galen and Walter Jessica
Seller's Agent
Galen Walter
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ben Woolf
Mackey Realty LLC
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
37.76%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,255

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 12, 2025
Sold by
Walter Galen and Walter Jessica Candace
Bought by
Ledford Roger L and Maloney Jenna H
Seller's Agent
Galen Walter
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ben Woolf
Mackey Realty LLC
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,255

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2023
Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Mcmaster Real Estate Group Llc
Bought by
Walter Galen and Walter Jessica Candace
Seller's Agent
John Duncan
Seller Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Galen Walter
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.41%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$297,500
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2021
Sold by
Katherine Bailey Bonnie and Katherine Louise Dorothy
Bought by
Mcmaster Real Estate Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,500
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2005
Sold by
Mcmahen William and Mcmahen Elizabeth
Bought by
Bailey Brian K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $485,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $485,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $425,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $420 Stephen Barnwell Pllc
Warranty Deed $136,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 New Conventional
Closed $385,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,500 Construction
Previous Owner $46,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $234 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 For Sale $500,000 +17.6% $241 / Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Sold $425,000 +2.4% $220 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 For Sale $415,000 -- $215 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $1,489 $150,800 $39,200 $111,600
2022 $884 $150,800 $0 $0
2021 $884 $150,800 $0 $0
2020 $842 $133,600 $0 $0
2019 $842 $133,600 $0 $0
2018 $842 $133,600 $0 $0
2017 $842 $134,200 $0 $0
2016 $933 $134,200 $0 $0
2015 $933 $134,200 $0 $0
2014 $933 $134,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4222135

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9654-57-3701-00000