About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 261 Forest Hill Drive in Asheville, NC is listed for $599,000 ($223 per sqft). Built in 1954, the home offers 2,690 sqft of living space on a 0.14 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1954
  • 0.14 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
2 full
1954

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing Description

Welcome home to 261 Forest Hill- a gorgeous home nestled in the heart of desirable Kenilworth. This gem boasts original hardwood floors, a newly finished private basement suite, and a thoughtfully curated outdoor space complete with two driveways. The main level opens to a sunroom, and separate living and dining areas.

Two bedrooms and one bath are located on the main level, as well as the kitchen and mudroom which functions well as pantry and storage space. From there you step out onto the back deck where you can enjoy a slow morning, or peaceful evening taking in the established flowering trees and plants.

The newly finished basement is accessible from the main level as well as from its own private driveway and includes two large living areas, a full bathroom, laundry and dining area. This layout offers potential for private rental unit, multi-generational living, or an impressive guest suite and is located only 4 miles from the Biltmore Estate, and less than 2 from downtown. If you're looking for a home with true Asheville heart-look no furhter!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,204/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$433
Interest$2,596
Insurance$175

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

261 Forest Hill Drive

Asheville, NC 28803

Kenilworth

Property Details

Flooring

Wood

Construction

Cedar Shake Hard Stucco

Outdoor Features

DeckPorch

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherGas RangeRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 261 Forest Hill Drive is listed at $599,000 ($223/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,204 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1954, 0.14 acre lot, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Audrey Davis.

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Audrey Davis

Agent at Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners · Broker phone: (828) 290-1066 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 4410429· Source: Canopy MLS· 87 days on PropertySimple

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261 Forest Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28803

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