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Property Description
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY near downtown Asheville! Commercially zoned four-plex walking distance to downtown, Trader Joes, Harris Teeter and several great restaurants. Given its tremendous street exposure on a large .41 acre lot and plenty of off street parking, this property could be converted to commercial use. There are two studio apartments, one large bedroom apartment with private balcony and a two-bedroom/two-bath apartment with private patio and bonus room. All units have their own electric meter and run off the same natural gas boiler.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 181 Merrimon Ave
General
- Price: $998,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4198938
- Updated: 11/4/2025
- Added to Site: 436 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Parking
- Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Location
- County: Buncombe
- Driving Directions: From downtown Asheville take Merrimon north to 181 on R across from 5 Guys.
- City Limits: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utility Description: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Cedar Shake
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Apartment
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Square Feet: 3,212
- Minimum Avail: 3,212 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1907
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Elevation (Approx.): 2000
- Rcmdd Zoning: CBI
Financial Considerations
- Special Assmt Amt.: none
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Subject to Lease
- Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
- Inclusions: Building, Equipment, Fixtures, Land
- Property ID: 9649-44-2126-00000
- Lot Number: 1280-201
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
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Schools
Schools serving 181 Merrimon Ave
School District:Asheville City Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Claxton Elementary 241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Isaac Dickson Elementary 125 Hillside Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Ira B Jones Elementary 544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 | K-5 | 1.7 mi |
Asheville Middle 211 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
School Of Inquiry And Life Science 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Asheville High 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Hall Fletcher Elementary 60 Ridgelawn Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | K-5 | 2.4 mi |
Vance Elementary, Asheville, NC 98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | K-5 | 3.3 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 181 Merrimon Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/04/2025
Price Reduced
$998,000
-8.86%
MLS
11/08/2024
Listed
$1,095,000
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MLS
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 181 Merrimon Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,888
-23%
$536,000
-28%
2024
$7,658
3%
$741,300
—
2023
$7,466
1%
$741,300
—
2022
$7,392
—
$741,300
—
2021
$7,392
—
$741,300
8%
2020
$7,389
—
$685,500
—
2019
$7,389
—
$685,500
—
2018
$7,389
-1%
$685,500
—
2017
$7,458
-9%
$685,500
2%
2015
$8,237
1%
$670,200
—
2014
$8,136
—
$670,200
—
2013
$8,136
—
$670,200
—
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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181 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 (MLS# 4198938) is a Commercial property. 181 Merrimon Avenue is currently listed for $998,000 and was received on November 08, 2024. Want to learn more about 181 Merrimon Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Asheville? You can browse all Asheville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

