87 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801
OFF MARKET

87 E Chestnut St
Asheville, NC 28801

  • 1,576 sqft
1,576 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Preschool Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Description

Highly visible infill lot next to Trader Joe’s. Presently zoned multi family & with new Urban District overlay, City will allow up to 5 units & no parking spaces are required. Could also be live /work, duplex, or possibly co-housing. City of Asheville is encouraging affordable housing (rental or for sale) & grants for construction are available with conditions. Lot PIN number is 9649-33-7342. ,Owner/ broker
 Call for more info. Possible owner financing.
87 E Chestnut St, Asheville, NC 28801 is a 1,576 sqft lot/land built in 1905. It last sold for $241,500 on Apr 5, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,502/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 87 E Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, OilHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Brick

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7130 sqft

Price History for 87 E Chestnut St

DatePriceEventSource
04/05/2024$241,500Sold
N/A
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
12/06/2019$215,000Sold
N/A
09/04/2019$232,000ListingRemovedN/A
06/07/2019$232,000PriceChange
N/A
01/23/2019$379,500Listed For SaleN/A
04/29/2015$96,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/17/2015$96,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/10/2013$78,000Sold
N/A
04/14/2013$74,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/02/2013$74,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/24/2012$100,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$1,430
Assessment$130,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 87 E Chestnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
55 Haywood St #20250-2C, Asheville, NC
0.48
Lot/Land
$515,000
11/17/25
1
987
1 Spears Ave, Asheville, NC
0.45
Lot/Land
$185,000
08/25/25
-
-
99999 Kimberly Ave, Asheville, NC
1.21
Lot/Land
$215,000
05/18/26
-
-
41 Olive St, Asheville, NC
1.62
Lot/Land
$350,000
06/18/26
2
-
916
123 Circle St, Asheville, NC
0.71
Lot/Land
$135,000
11/25/25
-
-
99999 Broadway St, Asheville, NC
0.18
Lot/Land
$18,500
12/19/25
-
-
34 Barfield Ave, Asheville, NC
0.76
Lot/Land
$100,000
09/09/25
-
-
99999 Hazzard St #14, Asheville, NC
0.71
Lot/Land
$146,000
04/13/26
-
-
99999 Cumberland Ave #2, Asheville, NC
0.50
Lot/Land
$880,000
08/15/25
-
-
26 Hibriten Dr, Asheville, NC
1.16
Lot/Land
$187,000
06/15/26
-
-

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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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