79 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
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OFF MARKET

79 Olney Rd
Asheville, NC 28806

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,078 sqft

$466,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,622/mo*
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$466,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,622/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,078 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Preschool Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Description

Charming 1920s Bungalow in the Heart of West Asheville. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow blends vintage charm with modern updates. Nestled just half a block from Vermont Avenue and one block from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Haywood Road, the location is truly unbeatable. Enjoy exceptional walkability with sidewalk frontage and easy access to all West Asheville has to offer. Features include a spacious covered front porch, a large fenced front yard, and a fully private, fenced-in backyard perfect for pets, gardening, or entertaining. Off-street parking adds convenience, and thoughtful updates throughout the home ensure comfort while preserving its 1920s character. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey bungalow in one of Asheville’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
79 Olney Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,078 sqft single-family home built in 1923. It last sold for $485,000 on Jul 7, 2025 (1% above the $479,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $2,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 17, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $466,900, with a rent estimate of $1,964/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 79 Olney Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Basement ShopNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom S, Bathroom Full, Den, Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1078 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Mud Room,Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas Log, Gas Unvented, Living Room
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Tile, Wood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1078 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: WoodNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 963804804300000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $479,900

Location

Direction & Address
City: AshevilleCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Asheville CityJr High / Middle School: AshevilleHigh School: Asheville

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1078 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.16 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4268827Attic: Pull Down StairsAttribution Contact: donisyourrealtor@gmail.comAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1078
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Don Rongstad
Move Asheville Realty
Nichelle Nichols
Move Asheville Realty
Bought with: Don Rongstad, (828) 337-5788, Move Asheville Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#4268827

Price History for 79 Olney Rd

DatePriceEventSource
09/17/2025$2,180ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/14/2025$2,180PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
08/03/2025$2,000PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
07/30/2025$2,225PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
07/17/2025$2,250Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/07/2025$485,000Sold
Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4268827
06/12/2025$479,900Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4268827
11/14/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/25/2023$1,950Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/03/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/31/2023$1,950Listed For RentZillow Rentals
01/12/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Network Premium
01/05/2022$1,950PriceChange
Zillow Rental Network Premium
12/08/2021$2,250PriceChange
Zillow Rental Network Premium
11/09/2021$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rental Network Premium
11/04/2021ListingRemovedN/A
10/24/2021$429,900Listed For SaleCanopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3799211
07/25/2019$1,975ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/16/2019$1,975PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/29/2019$2,250Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/18/2018$1,850ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/30/2018$1,850Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/04/2018$1,850ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/19/2018$1,850Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/15/2017$250,000Sold
N/A
02/03/2017$205,000Sold
N/A
09/02/2009$175,000Sold
N/A
09/15/1998$77,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Asheville

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$468K
$1.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.2%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$293
$5MoM
Available listings
1069
107MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,005
Assessment$266,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 79 Olney Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
51 Mildred Ave, Asheville, NC
0.34
Single-Family Home
$492,000
03/09/26
2
1
1,001
56 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC
0.18
Single-Family Home
$370,000
02/10/26
3
1
1,320
55 Herron Ave, Asheville, NC
0.32
Single-Family Home
$360,000
11/24/25
2
1
1,151
155 Sulphur Springs Rd, Asheville, NC
0.38
Single-Family Home
$469,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,253
25 Winnfred St, Asheville, NC
0.49
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/31/25
2
1
968
159 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$418,500
06/30/26
3
1
1,025
105 Fairfax Ave, Asheville, NC
0.30
Single-Family Home
$412,500
10/29/25
3
1
1,098
100 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC
0.23
Single-Family Home
$435,000
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,302

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Asheville

At least 850 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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    "We are new to the area and find it convenient and neighborly and pet friendly. Moderately priced. Great weather "
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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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