161 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803
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OFF MARKET

$326,400

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

161 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803

Est. Refi. Payment $1,859/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 10, 2015 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$326K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$500 (+0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$202K (+161.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +144% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$327K
July 2026$331K
June 2026$336K
May 2026$335K
April 2026$326K
March 2026$315K
February 2026$316K
January 2026$300K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
130 Winston Ave, Asheville, NC
0.33
Single-Family Home
$315,000
08/26/26
2
1
745
20 Baldwin St, Asheville City, NC
0.45
Single-Family Home
$300,000
06/15/26
2
1
691
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
720
40 Oakley Rd, Asheville, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/24/26
3
1
965
10 Freno Dr, Asheville, NC
0.62
Single-Family Home
$336,515
12/31/25
2
1
768
13 Baldwin St, Asheville, NC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$120,000
01/28/26
2
1.5
941
128 Merchant St, Asheville, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
11/04/25
3
1
975
34 Oakley Rd, Asheville, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$345,000
06/02/26
2
1
1,277
176 Porter Rd, Asheville, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$390,000
10/14/25
3
2
1,354

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
4 Winston Ave, Asheville, NC 28803
0.03
$607,500
4
2
1,874
Off Market
24 Pisgah View Ave, Asheville, NC 28803
0.11
$445,700
3
2
1,504
Off Market
5 Freedom Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
0.12
$472,200
3
2.5
1,514
Off Market
11 W Raleigh Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
0.12
$394,000
3
2
1,158
For Sale
7 Freedom Ln, Asheville, NC 28803
0.13
$443,000
3
2.5
1,482
Off Market
136 Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28803
0.15
$381,100
3
2
1,412
Off Market
37 Lincoln Ave, Asheville, NC 28803
0.15
$627,000
4
3
1,537
Off Market
18 Old West Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
0.17
$420,000
3
2.5
1,326
For Sale
67 Raleigh Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
0.14
$583,900
3
2.5
1,620
Off Market
5 Crayton Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
0.21
$450,700
3
2.5
1,545
Off Market
176 Porter Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
0.18
$379,400
3
2
1,354
Off Market
105 Liberty St, Asheville, NC 28803
0.22
$450,000
3
1
994
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 161 School Rd E.
  • Schools2 Preschool Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.29 acres
Living Area
840 sqft
Price/Sqft
$389
Parking
Garage

About this House

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.
161 School Rd E, Asheville, NC 28803 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $125,000 on Nov 10, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $326,400, with a rent estimate of $1,559/month.

Home Details for 161 School Rd E

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
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 and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 10, 2015
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3118946
Sold
$125,000

Market trends in Asheville

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$493K
$18.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.8%
Price per sq ft
$311
$12MoM
Available listings
1152
2MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Asheville

At least 851 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say there's wildlife

  • 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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  • Lori.pittman
    "Nice area convenient to downtown and has stores and restaurants close by. Lots of families and dog walkers "
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  • Olivia Schnittker
    "15 mins to most places. sometimes 20 if traffic. Avoid 26 during rush hour hour or holiday weekends. "
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  • Nancy Menyhert
    "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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  • Marilyn Napoleon
    "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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  • Michelle G
    "Driving is the only safe mode of transportation. We need more bike/pedestrian friendly infrastructure. "
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    "Dog walking is a neighborhood pastime here, unfortunately sidewalks are not present on all streets. "
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  • Leah Pittman
    "Busy & overwhelming. Too many people & cars. Lots of traffic. And especially since the hurricane. Be prepared. "
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  • Chris Anderson
    "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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  • Lumine
    "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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  • Lumine
    "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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  • Lumine
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Great areas for children to play outside safely. Streets are safe and traffic is courteous. Homes are generally well maintained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "We have no community events that make it a special neighborhood. Never been aware of anything ever in area."
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  • Holly P.
    "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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  • Pumpakinn2018
    "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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  • Cecilia M.
    "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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  • Kevin.ogren
    "I have visited this area several times. Good restaurant and breweries everywhere. I love the urban gardens and nice folks."
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  • Kaitlyn C.
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 2 years! People are friendly! I love the houses in the neighborhood."
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  • Jennie.p.king
    "Excellent elementary school! Principal was recently awarded and they have a Spanish immersion program starting in Kindergarten. "
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  • Dogmom305
    "We are new to the area and find it convenient and neighborly and pet friendly. Moderately priced. Great weather "
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  • Jody D.
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 161 School Rd E

  • What is 161 School Rd E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 161 School Rd E in Asheville, NC is $326,400.
  • What is the price history for 161 School Rd E?
    161 School Rd E in Asheville, NC last sold for $125,000 in November 2015.
  • Is Asheville a buyer's or seller's market?
    Asheville is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Asheville?
    The median sale price in Asheville is $493K. That is up $18.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 161 School Rd E?
    The lot at 161 School Rd E in Asheville, NC is about 0.29 acres (12,632 sq ft).
  • Does 161 School Rd E have a garage?
    Yes, 161 School Rd E in Asheville, NC has a garage.

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