$649,900
SOLD MAY 20, 2025

163 Carolina Bluebird Loop Arden, NC 28704

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,107 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$308 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Cabanas
  • Open Floorplan
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • T.C. Roberson High School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Gorgeous move-in ready home oozing curb appeal on a beautifully landscaped lot in the highly sought Ashley Woods neighborhood just one mile to the NC Arboretum, five minutes to Bent Creek and 15min to downtown AVL. Centered around a huge eat-in-kitchen with 2024 stainless fridge and dishwasher, gas range, granite counters - the main level open floor-plan is ideal with hardwood floors in most living areas, gas fireplace and dining room flanking the kitchen all just steps away from the huge primary bedroom suite. Tall windows with gorgeous crown moulding provide lots of natural light and the split bedroom plan permits interior privacy for guests and family. Detached 2-car garage has space for cars and storage and side porch is perfect for a private evening fire. Adjacent to the beloved community park so just a few steps and you'll enjoy open green space, walking paths, play area and covered pavilion. Short Drive to Biltmore Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Meticulous maintained!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Ward

Weaverville Realty Brokerage Email: caward@weavervillerealty.net License #223555 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Laughter

George Real Estate Group Inc License #323646

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,320

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Avery's Creek/Koontz Elementary School
  • Valley Springs Middle School
  • T.C. Roberson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9634-39-7518-00000

Community Details

Overview

  • Ashley Woods Hoa, Jim Association
  • Https://Ashleywoodspoa.Com/ Association
  • Ashley Woods Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Cabanas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,320

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Subdivision
  • Restrictions Description: https://ashleywoodspoa.com/documents
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 308.45
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: caward@weavervillerealty.net
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Cable Prewire, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1328
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 779
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2107
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Living Area: 2107
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2000
  • Construction Type: Brick Partial, Fiber Cement, Stone Veneer
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Parking Space(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Public Sewer, Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cabana, Picnic Area, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 450
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: https://ashleywoodspoa.com/
  • Association Name: Ashley Woods HOA, Jim
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 450.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9634-39-7518-00000
  • Plat Book Slide: 80/113
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Lot Size: 0.32
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: R-1

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Avery's Creek/Koontz
  • High School: T.C. Roberson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Headley Lawrence Dean
Bought by
Howell James Richard and Wilson Lori Wilkins
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Ward
Weaverville Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Laughter
George Real Estate Group Inc
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$649,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.76%
Original Mortgage
$519,920
Outstanding Balance
$519,920
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$130,719

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Keeler Lauren M and Kent Jeffrey M
Bought by
Headley Lawrence Dean
Seller's Agent
Rowena Patton
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Rosie Johnson
GreyBeard Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$338,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$198,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2012
Closed on
Mar 20, 2013
Sold by
Sunders Carol A
Bought by
Keeler Lauren M and Kent Jeffery M
Seller's Agent
Sally Baker
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Hendersonville
Buyer's Agent
Blake Boyd
Nest Realty Asheville
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$294,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%
Original Mortgage
$279,300
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2004
Sold by
Carnes & Woodard Builders Inc
Bought by
Saunders Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $650,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $650,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $338,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $294,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $263,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $519,920 New Conventional
Closed $519,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $198,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $279,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $649,900 0.0% $308 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $649,900 +92.3% $308 / Sq Ft
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $338,000 -3.4% $161 / Sq Ft
07/24/2016 07/24/16 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2016 06/17/16 For Sale $349,900 +19.0% $166 / Sq Ft
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Sold $294,000 -7.8% $140 / Sq Ft
02/23/2013 02/23/13 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2012 05/22/12 For Sale $319,000 -- $152 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,320 $376,800 $61,500 $315,300
2022 $2,208 $376,800 $61,500 $315,300
2021 $2,208 $376,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,069 $328,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,069 $328,400 $0 $0
2018 $2,069 $328,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,069 $276,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,918 $276,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,918 $276,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,918 $276,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4245301

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9634-39-7518-00000