161 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803
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161 School Rd E
Asheville, NC 28803

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 840 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$336,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,901/mo*
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$336,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,901/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
840 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

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Description

There will be an open house Saturday 12/5 at 3pm.

A Fantastic, oversized 2 Bedroom House in Oakley. Charming bungalow style with an oversized deck, balcony, surrounded by huge and lush yard, ample amount of storage space including garage and a hobby room/workshop, newly renovated and accessorized in desirable East Asheville Oakley location. Available starting Dec 1st.

The Home: Two bedrooms with large kitchen and living room with a lower garage and storage area. The home is surrounded by a huge backyard as well as the front yard giving it an extra sense of privacy and space. The home has Beautiful Hardwood Floors, as well as an updated cooling/heating unit, Living Room, Dining area, two full bedrooms, hobby room and storage space, plenty of Closet space, garage and extra off-street parking, enormous rear deck as well as large front porch.

The Location: The house is located in the quiet and beautiful Oakley neighborhood. Oakley is a walkable neighborhod and the home features a sidewalk out front and is walking distance to Oakley Elementary School and beautiful Murphy-Oakley Park.
Minutes away from restaurants, shopping centers and grocery stores, and a short bike ride / drive to downtown Asheville. Served by Asheville Transit.
Currently has hook ups for washer and dryer. If you are not bringing your own washer and dryer, please let us know and we can arrange for a set for an additional monthly fee.

Cats and dogs allowed, yearly renewable lease, security deposit required. Additional pet deposit may apply. Tenants will be required to go through credit and background check as well as provide references and housing history. The fee is $40 per adult applicant.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
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Home Details for 161 School Rd E

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963Year Updated: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 161 School Rd E

DatePriceEventSource
11/10/2015$125,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3118946
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,039
Assessment$205,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 School Rd E

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
189 Onteora Blvd, Asheville, NC
0.36
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$348,800
07/17/25
3
1
954
100 Onteora Blvd, Asheville, NC
0.27
Single-Family Home
$420,000
04/09/26
3
1
1,452
215 Merchant St, Asheville, NC
0.27
Single-Family Home
$215,000
11/13/25
3
1
878
10 Freno Dr, Asheville, NC
0.62
Single-Family Home
$336,515
12/31/25
2
1
768
128 Merchant St, Asheville, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/04/25
3
1
975
89 Winston Ave, Asheville, NC
0.25
Single-Family Home
$470,000
06/26/25
3
1
1,280
176 Porter Rd, Asheville, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$390,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,354
49 Greenwood Rd, Asheville, NC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$412,950
07/23/25
2
2
1,757
182 Porter Rd, Asheville, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$354,650
03/11/26
3
2
1,413
173 Onteora Blvd, Asheville, NC
0.35
Single-Family Home
$365,000
10/31/25
2
2
900

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What Locals Say about Asheville

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  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's wildlife

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "15 mins to most places. sometimes 20 if traffic. Avoid 26 during rush hour hour or holiday weekends. "
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    "I have lived here for over 9 years and I would say that it’s a good neighborhood. Not many kids. Mostly young adults. "
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  • Alexander Mccullough
    "It’s nice and free from crime. I can sit outside and feel safe. Asheville is a very unique city due to its diverse atmosphere "
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    "Close to Haywood Avenue and local festivities. Very eclectic and free. Friendly community. Close to highway exits. "
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  • Thomas Faulkner
    "There aren’t really any sidewalks available to walk any pets in this area of Asheville unfortunately "
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  • Juliana Walker
    "There is not a huge amount of activities for children in this city. It is very adult focused, with lots of breweries and bars. Good park tho!"
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    "Busy & overwhelming. Too many people & cars. Lots of traffic. And especially since the hurricane. Be prepared. "
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    "All the events are wonderful and the people are so welcoming and accepting. I love it here. I don’t know anywhere else I would like to live ."
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    "My neighborhood is hilly, beautiful, and has lots of foliage. My neighbors are super friendly, and even bake cookies for me!"
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    "We have annual concerts, and there is this one young girl who brings cookies and brownies and all types of baked goods to neighbors."
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    "It's really good. I drive everywhere and the roads are nice, even after the hurricane! Everything is very well maintained."
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  • Lise Ellsworth
    "Neighborhood community groups are easy to connect with. I love my neighbors and it’s a great area to walk dogs and have kids. "
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  • Timothy Williams
    "Close to biltmore and hiking sites. Lots of fast food restaurants really nearby and buses aren’t too packed. Too many homeless. "
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  • Jessica Chatfield
    "I don’t work in the city. However, it is pretty smooth. My fiancé walks to work and the weather is great 80% of the time! "
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  • Unspecified
    "Best place to live, wish the sidewalks were better maintained, wish it was more walkable, glad they put in bike lanes "
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  • Elliscrandall
    "It’s a very dog friendly community and many people walk their dogs. We live near a greenway which is a great place for walks as well!"
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  • Andrew
    "This area is very welcoming and lovely to someone looking for comfort. Everyone is super nice and the city can supply everything needed to have a good time. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is a very dog friendly neighborhood where everyone helps and takes time to say hello when out taking walks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's not unique but it is in a very convenient area for people living in apartments. good school district. sidewalks. near Biltmore Town Square, movie theatres, coffee shops, bookstores, and Julian Lake State Park for bird watching and boating. all within walking/biking distance or convenient to public transit"
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    "great access to highways and through roads. Immediate access to I-26 and I-25. Access to Hwy 191 and 276 also close by"
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    "By car lots of traffic but easy in an out. Few gas stations, Walmart, Publix and restaurants in the area"
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    "it's very expensive, but beautiful! we are right by the elementary school and we have a small library!"
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    "There are no dog parks in this area - not within a walkable distance. There are abundant good sidewalks. There are some trails if you drive out of Asheville or to state parks but those also attract cyclists. Not all dogs are well socialized. "
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    "Lots of families for sure and public transport seems very accessible. Planning on buying in this hood. Drawbacks include noise from traffic and lack of sidewalks. Positives are its an established neighbourhood so not much new construction can be crammed in. "
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    "Great areas for children to play outside safely. Streets are safe and traffic is courteous. Homes are generally well maintained. "
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    "Lots of dogs and paths for dog owners to walk their dogs. But there are few dog parks for off-lead time. "
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    "HOA has a great line of communication. The grounds are very well kept. My neighbors are friendly and want what’s best for all. "
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    "It’s dog friendly and owners pick up after their fur babies. In my neighborhood, there’s a max weight limit for breed. Other than that, it’s cat and dog approved. "
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    "We have no community events that make it a special neighborhood. Never been aware of anything ever in area."
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    "We celebrate and check in on one another. We look out for safety and trade garden stuffs, etc. It’s nice to know people’s name, kids’ names and pets, too. Sweet place to live, with like-minded folk."
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    "we have the outlet mall and the main mall along with bowling alley horse back riding the blue ridge parkway and the river. and if course music clubs and strip clubs. "
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    "There are many families in our neighborhood, it’s a safe place to live, families enjoy walking around the neighborhood with there families and pets . Lots of pet owners too "
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    "I have visited this area several times. Good restaurant and breweries everywhere. I love the urban gardens and nice folks."
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    "Excellent elementary school! Principal was recently awarded and they have a Spanish immersion program starting in Kindergarten. "
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    "Seems like everybody has a dog. People honor the leash law. Good leashed mannered dogs everywhere. Many businesses also allow dogs to visit"
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    "There is a park with fishing lake and a 30mile Greenway that is safe for the community...all within 5 minutes "
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161 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home built in 1963. This property is not currently available for sale. 161 School Rd E was last sold on Nov 10, 2015 for $125,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 161 School Rd E is $336,000.