$429,000
$6K PRICE DROP

196 E French Broad St Brevard, NC 28712

Brevard Area

Estimated payment $2,486/month

Total Views 1,206
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,777 Sq Ft
$241 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property
  • Spa
  • Laundry Room
  • 1 Detached Carport Space

About This Home

Opportunities like this truly don't come around often. Just steps from the heart of downtown Brevard and directly across from Brevard College, this nearly 100-year-old home offers the chance to own a piece of local history in one of the city's most desirable locations.
With 1,777 square feet, the floor plan lives much larger than you might expect, offering multiple flexible living spaces that can easily adapt to your lifestyle. Whether you envision additional gathering areas, a home office, creative studio, guest space, or the potential for extra sleeping accommodations, the possibilities are abundant.
Set on a spacious, charming lot, this home has the solid bones and character that are increasingly hard to find. While there are opportunities to update and make it your own, that's exactly what makes this property so exciting. Move in now, personalize it over time, and create something truly special.
Whether you're looking for an affordable downtown home, a long-term investment, or a place to enjoy everything Brevard has to offer, 196 East French Broad Street is your launch point to restaurants, coffee shops, festivals, live music, and mountain adventures. Bring your vision—this is one you'll want to see before it's gone!

Listing Agent

Matthew Durt

Looking Glass Realty Brokerage Email: matthew@lookingglassrealty.com License #350918 Listed on: 06/25/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 14,505 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned GR8

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,777 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8586-61-7248-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0.33 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 241.42
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: matthew@lookingglassrealty.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1777
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1777
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 1777
  • Bedroom Main: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Vinyl
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8586-61-7248-000
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.333
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: GR8

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 $1,861 $453,250 $115,000 $338,250
2024 $1,287 $213,280 $75,000 $138,280
2023 $1,287 $213,280 $75,000 $138,280
2022 $1,287 $213,280 $75,000 $138,280
2021 $1,287 $213,280 $75,000 $138,280
2020 $1,139 $179,150 $0 $0
2019 $1,139 $179,150 $0 $0
2018 $1,829 $179,150 $0 $0
2017 $1,802 $179,150 $0 $0
2016 $1,775 $179,150 $0 $0
2015 $1,119 $135,230 $40,000 $95,230
2014 $1,119 $135,230 $40,000 $95,230
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/06/2026 07/06/26 Price Changed $429,000 -1.4% $241 / Sq Ft
06/25/2026 06/25/26 For Sale $435,000 +141.7% $245 / Sq Ft
05/03/2013 05/03/13 Sold $180,000 -27.7% $107 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/08/2013 04/08/13 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2012 09/10/12 For Sale $249,000 -- $147 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Available
Deed $53,000 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $144,000 New Conventional
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Source: Canopy MLS

MLS Number: 4397130

Canopy MLS

APN: 8586-61-7248-000

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