$534,999

40 W Oakview Rd Asheville, NC 28806

$6,353
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,686 sqft
$317 / sqft
House

Property details

About 40 W Oakview Rd

Charming, well-maintained West Asheville cottage on generous 0.45 lot boasts desirable combination of location, spaciousness and privacy. Only 14 minutes to downtown Asheville, 8 minutes to West Asheville, and around the bend from the Buncombe County Sports Park, this 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath offers an expansive, fenced-in backyard with green screen, chicken coop, large shed, paved patio, backyard fire pit, and a driveway with ample, 4+ car parking. Current owners have upgraded HVAC, sump pump, and added a radon mitigation system, new fridge, new water heater, new stove and privacy fencing. Additional unfinished sq. footage in the basement serves as clean and dry storage or work space, complete with a bonus commode!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingHeat Pump
Size1,686 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1930
ParkingDriveway
MLS #4238299
FireplaceElectric, Living Room

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
  • Fireplace: Electric, Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • List Price: $534,999
  • Price/SqFt: $317
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,838
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: GPS will get you there. From downtown Asheville, take 240 W, Exit 2 toward West Asheville, turn right onto Haywood Rd., turn left onto Sand Hill Rd, turn Left onto W. Oakview Rd. House on Left.
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Living Area: 1,686 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 4238299
  • Office Name: Landon Key Realty
  • Office Email: hilary@landonkeyrealty.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 21, 2022
Home Sold
$460,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$288,400$1,838
2023$288,400$1,782
2022$266,700$1,000
2021$266,700$500
2020$222,000$1,407
2019$221,300$1,374
2017$221,300$1,391

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Enka Intermediate School

Public District 5-6

0.7 mi

125 Asheville Commerce Pkwy

5

Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.8 mi

154 Sand Hill School Rd

7

Hominy Valley Elementary School

Public District KG-4

2.3 mi

450 Enka Lake Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,986. Typical income of Asheville, NC residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

29%
<35k
60%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • KmartKmart
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • LincolnLincoln
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 40 W Oakview Rd

The listing price of 40 W Oakview Rd property is $534,999.

The property 40 W Oakview Rd is a house located in Asheville, North Carolina, 28806.

Accepting Backup Offers: 40 W Oakview Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 40 W Oakview Rd are: Enka Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hominy Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Enka Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Francine Delany New School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Asheville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), The Franklin School of Innovation (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ic Imagine (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Enka High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,838 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 21, 2022 for $460,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 40 W Oakview Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 40 W Oakview Rd is 1,686 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 40 W Oakview Rd is 1930.

This home is located at 40 W Oakview Rd in Asheville, NC and zip code 28806. This 1,686 square foot home was built in 1930. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $534,999.

Asheville, NC housing market in April 2025 saw over 22 listings sold above listed price, more than 34 sold at listed price and over 84 sold below. Between March and April 2025, Asheville, NC real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 24.7%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $505,204, while the average time on the real estate market was 37 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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