56 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
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OFF MARKET

$881,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,635 sqft

56 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801

Est. Refi. Payment $4,987/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 5, 2023 for $765,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$882K
Since last month
Increased$18K (+2%)
Since last year
Increased$32K (+3.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$117K (+15.2%)
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 +195% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$882K
August 2026$878K
July 2026$864K
June 2026$901K
May 2026$911K
April 2026$873K
March 2026$863K
February 2026$850K
January 2026$829K
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
26 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC
0.08
Single-Family Home
$840,000
05/11/26
4
2.5
2,432
32 Woodrow Ave, Asheville, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$859,500
10/29/25
3
3.5
2,588
34 Woodrow Ave, Asheville, NC
0.24
Single-Family Home
$860,000
10/27/25
3
3
2,570
118 Woodrow Ave, Asheville, NC
0.19
Single-Family Home
$860,000
11/24/25
3
2.5
1,909
22 Broad St, Asheville, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$900,000
10/01/25
4
2.5
2,647
63 Cumberland Ave, Asheville, NC
0.36
Single-Family Home
$750,000
12/12/25
5
3.5
3,254
1 Woodlawn Ave, Asheville, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$800,000
11/17/25
4
1.5
1,499
19 Northview St, Asheville, NC
0.44
Single-Family Home
$765,000
12/08/25
5
3.5
2,358
54 N Liberty St, Asheville, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$630,000
07/02/26
4
2
1,616
74 Linden Ave, Asheville, NC
0.51
Single-Family Home
$841,000
06/22/26
4
3
2,448

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
67 & 73 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.04
$632,700
3
2
-
Off Market
48 Holland St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.11
$599,500
3
2
1,328
Off Market
34 Fulton St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.10
$481,900
3
2
1,387
Off Market
30 Monroe Pl, Asheville, NC 28801
0.05
$575,000
3
1
1,313
Recently Sold
26 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.08
$840,000
4
2.5
2,432
Recently Sold
26 Monroe Pl, Asheville, NC 28801
0.06
$604,900
2
2
1,122
Off Market
54 Holland St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.14
$395,000
3
1
1,596
Recently Sold
41 Fulton St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.12
$894,000
5
4
2,223
Off Market
58 Fulton St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.14
$817,700
3
3
1,846
Off Market
60 Fulton St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.15
$550,100
3
2.5
1,764
Off Market
131 Woodrow Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
0.17
$699,000
3
2
1,589
For Sale
14 Maxwell St, Asheville, NC 28801
0.12
$968,700
4
4.5
2,774
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Preschool Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1905
2,635 sqft
$335/sqft
Garage

About this House

This is a historic, spacious, and beautiful house, ideal for a family or friends, which can accommodate up to six people. Recently completely renovated and elegantly furnished, the house is just a five minute stroll to downtown Asheville. It is also around the corner from Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. You'll have the use of a private driveway, a generous sunny porch space, two living rooms, a full kitchen and dining room, two bedrooms downstairs (one king bed and one full) with their own bathrooms and a third bathroom as well. Upstairs is an additional bedroom (full bed), living room, and bathroom. There is also a brand new washer and dryer.

This lease is for a year-long tenancy for $2900.
56 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,635 sqft single-family home built in 1905. It last sold for $765,000 on May 5, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2019 with an asking price of $3,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $881,600, with a rent estimate of $4,172/month.

Home Details for 56 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 5, 2023
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4011952
Sold
$765,000
Apr 13, 2023
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4011952
PriceChange
$775,000
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 6, 2023
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4011952
Listed For Sale
$795,000
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Feb 8, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$2,900

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

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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    "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 56 E Chestnut St

  • What is 56 E Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 56 E Chestnut St in Asheville, NC is $881,600.
  • What is the price history for 56 E Chestnut St?
    56 E Chestnut St in Asheville, NC last sold for $765,000 in May 2023.
  • 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.
  • Does 56 E Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 56 E Chestnut St in Asheville, NC has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 56 E Chestnut St?
    The lot at 56 E Chestnut St in Asheville, NC is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).

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