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Property Description
Nestled in the heart of West Asheville, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience-just steps from vibrant Haywood Road's restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops. Thoughtfully updated with safety and structural integrity as top priorities, the home features a fully serviced and updated fireplace, all-new appliances, and a new hot water heater (2024). The kitchen and dining area showcase new, structurally reinforced wood flooring, as well as extensive electrical rewiring and structural reinforcement completed during the renovation. The modern kitchen has been completely refreshed with new cabinetry, countertops, sink, garbage disposal, stove, vent hood, center island, and dimmable lighting-plus a built-in wine cooler for the wine enthusiast. Additional updates include new drywall and improved insulation throughout the living room, kitchen, dining room, hallways, and the two larger bedrooms. A new sliding glass door enhances natural light and creates a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The basement level includes a one-car garage with ample space for storage, a workshop, or the potential to be finished for additional living area. Outside, the spacious yard offers endless opportunities to personalize and enjoy the outdoors. This West Asheville gem pairs walkable convenience with meaningful upgrades-ready for its next owner to enjoy.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 171 Fairfax Ave
General
- Price: $382,500
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4322670
- Updated: 12/31/2025
- Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Common Area
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Basement, Driveway
Location
- County: Buncombe
School Information
- Elementary School: Vance
- Middle School: Asheville
- High School: Asheville
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum, Brick Partial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Basement Garage Door, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Main/1st Level: 1,100 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1964
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Concrete, Gravel
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Exchange, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 963822111600000
- Lot Number: 6129/1617
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Schools
Schools serving 171 Fairfax Ave
School District:Asheville City Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Vance Elementary, Asheville, NC 98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Hall Fletcher Elementary 60 Ridgelawn Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Asheville High 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Asheville Middle 211 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
School Of Inquiry And Life Science 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Isaac Dickson Elementary 125 Hillside Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | K-5 | 3.2 mi |
Claxton Elementary 241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Ira B Jones Elementary 544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 | K-5 | 4.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 171 Fairfax Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/29/2025
Price Reduced
$382,500
-4.14%
MLS
11/24/2025
Price Reduced
$399,000
-0.25%
MLS
11/17/2025
Listed
$400,000
26.18%
MLS
9/27/2021
Sold
$317,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 171 Fairfax Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,630
23%
$306,400
5%
2023
$2,951
1%
$293,000
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2022
$2,922
36%
$293,000
36%
2021
$2,154
18%
$216,000
28%
2020
$1,818
—
$168,700
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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171 Fairfax Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806 (MLS# 4322670) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 171 Fairfax Avenue is currently listed for $382,500 and was received on November 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 171 Fairfax Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Asheville? You can browse all Asheville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

