$472,500
SOLD JUN 1, 2020

242 Birch Ln Arden, NC 28704

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,177 Sq Ft
1.99 Acres

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • T.C. Roberson High School Rated A
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2020

Incredible oasis in South Asheville! The home has so many updates and special features that we cannot list them all here! You will not want to leave this gorgeous, meticulously maintained home situated on almost 2 private acres. Adjacent to Rosscragon Woods, a 20+ acre Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. This designer's home has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and approximately 2,177 SF plus unfinished attic space. Enjoy wormy chestnut paneling, hardwood floors & 9 ft ceilings in your living room w/fireplace. The designer kitchen was remodeled with marble countertops, copper finished hood, butcher block island, stained glass panel microwave cabinet, tasteful backsplash, large pantry, beverage fridge, & convection range. Knotty pine in dining room. New on-demand hot water 2019. 20'x11' aluminum decking, 14'x24' shed has electricity & attached carport, mature landscaping. Portable 5000 watt generator. Property can possible be subdivided (entrance off Balsam Ct). Buyer to verify. WATCH THE VIDEO!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martin Luna

EXP Realty LLC License #193076 Listed on: 04/03/2020

EXP Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Eddy

Suzanne Eddy Inc License #171430

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Kitchen Island
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9654-38-7121-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: 1 Story Basement
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Ratio Close Price By List Price: 0.99474
  • Ratio Close Price By Original Li: 0.99474
  • Ratio Current Price By Acre: 237437.19
  • Ratio Current Price By Sq Ft: 217.04
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Block
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Doors and Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Equipment: Beverage Refrigerator, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Natural Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Walk-in, Built-Ins, Cable Available, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Location: Main
  • Room Count: 1
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2177
  • Total Sq Ft: 2177
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 120
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 900
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 780

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone, Wood
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel
  • Parking: Attached Garage, Carport - 2 Car, Driveway, Garage - 1 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump - AC, Heat Pump - Heat, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City Sewer
  • Water: City Water
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, g-On-Demand Water Heater

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Long Range View, Mountain View, Private, Rolling, Sloping, Trees, Views, Winter View, Wooded, Year Round View
  • Lot Size Area: 1.990
  • Parcel Number: 9654-38-7121-00000
  • Plat Book Slide: 24/23
  • Zoning Specification: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Value: 212600.00
  • Tax Location: Buncombe

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2020
Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Stoia Wayne D and Stoia Deborah M
Bought by
Nies Jason M and Nies Amy K
Seller's Agent
Martin Luna
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Eddy
Suzanne Eddy Inc
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$472,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2004
Sold by
Heath Jane L
Bought by
Stoia Wayne D and Stoia Deborah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,500
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Deed $472,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $138,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $375,940 New Conventional
Closed $378,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $305,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $278,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $98,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $137,500 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $722,400 -3.7% $286 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $297 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $775,000 -3.0% $307 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $799,000 +69.1% $316 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Sold $472,500 -0.5% $217 / Sq Ft
04/10/2020 04/10/20 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2020 04/03/20 For Sale $475,000 -- $218 / 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
2024 $2,827 $459,300 $56,400 $402,900
2023 $2,827 $459,300 $56,400 $402,900
2022 $2,691 $459,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,691 $459,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,339 $212,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,339 $212,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,339 $212,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,339 $186,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,293 $186,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,293 $186,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,293 $186,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: CAR3561897

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9654-38-7121-00000