$10,000 Closing Credit¹
Listing office: Keller Williams Professionals
$799,000 List price
242 Birch Ln Arden, NC 28704
$9,488
Closing credit¹
3 beds
3 full
2,526 sqft
$316 / sqft
House
Property details
About 242 Birch Ln
Welcome to “Longview” a unique oasis in S. Asheville, on 1.19-acres at road's end, bordering Rosscraggon Woods 20+acre Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy sunset views of Mt. Pisgah & Lake Julian plus gorgeous mature landscaping & trees! 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, Office/Sunroom, Lower-Level Flex-Family Room & Walk-up Attic for storage or future expansion. Living Room w/wormy chestnut paneling & bookcases, h/w floors, wood burning fireplace & 9ft ceilings. Designer Kitchen w/9ft ceiling, granite countertops, wormy chestnut island w/butcher block top, designer range hood/tile backsplash, bev-frig, Bosch DW/Frig/Range; Dining Room w/knotty pine, 9 ft. tray ceiling, niche & pantry;Large Master Ensuite w/fireplace;2nd Ensuite bedroom w/garden tub;3rd bedroom w/wormy chestnut walls & wall mural;20'x12' sun deck w/aluminum decking & carport below+electric line for EV charger;New Bosch HVAC;Rinnai on-demand h/w;14'x24' building w/electricity & attached carport;Fruit trees;Chicken coop. A MUST SEE!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Other
Size2,526 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1947
ParkingAttached Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway
MLS #4249293
FireplaceLiving Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
ViewMountain(s), Water
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Stone, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Interior: Attic Stairs Fixed, Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Other - See Remarks
- Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Attached Carport, Detached Carport, Driveway
- Waterfront: None
- View: Mountain(s), Water
- Exterior: Other - See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air, Other
- List Price: $799,000
- Price/SqFt: $316
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,827
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From downtown Asheville, take Hwy 25 South to Biltmore Village, then turn left onto Sweeten Creek Rd (25A) for about 6.8 miles to left on Birch Lane, house at end of road. From Long Shoals Rd: Cross Hwy 25 at light, follow to Sweeten Creek Rd. Turn RIGHT, travel to Birch Lane on LEFT. Go to end of street to house.
- Year Built: 1947
- Living Area: 2,526 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4249293
- Office Name: Suzanne Eddy Inc
- Office Email: suzanne@suzanneeddy.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2020 | Home Sold | $472,500 |
| Aug 26, 2004 | Home Sold | $138,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $459,300 | $2,827 |
| 2023 | $459,300 | $2,737 |
| 2022 | $459,300 | $2,691 |
| 2021 | $459,300 | $2,691 |
| 2020 | $212,600 | $1,339 |
| 2019 | $212,600 | $1,339 |
| 2017 | $212,600 | $1,339 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Glen Arden Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.2 mi
•50 Pinehurst Cir
3
Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School
Public District 5-6
1.4 mi
•305 Overlook Rd
7
W.W. Estes Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.5 mi
•275 Overlook Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $68,827. Typical income of Arden, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
13%
<35k
62%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
36%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 242 Birch Ln
The listing price of 242 Birch Ln property is $799,000.
The property 242 Birch Ln is a house located in Arden, North Carolina, 28704.
Active Listing: 242 Birch Ln is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 242 Birch Ln are: Glen Arden Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), W.W. Estes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Valley Springs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fernleaf Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cane Creek Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), T.C. Roberson High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), A.C. Reynolds High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Middle College (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,827 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 1, 2020 for $472,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 242 Birch Ln has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 242 Birch Ln is 2,526 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 242 Birch Ln is 1947.
This home is located at 242 Birch Ln in Arden, NC and zip code 28704. This 2,526 square foot home was built in 1947. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,000.
In May 2025 more than 1 listings in Arden, NC were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 15 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Arden, NC between April and May 2025 increased by 17.2%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $484,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 88 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.