288 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 - Photo 1

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$2,175,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
9 Beds
9 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

Asheville's most sought after architectural pedigree can be found here! Designed by the reknowned Richard Sharp Smith in 1899, this unique property boasts pebbledash walls, a corner turret, original diamond-paned windows, and a gracious front porch for watching the world go by. Charming cottage (added later) has an apartment waiting for guests and two additional suites. Fireplaces with original mantels, soaring ceilings, intricate woodwork and moldings infuse the home with timeless character. Set on meticulously maintained grounds, the property also features two tranquil ponds, creating a serene outdoor retreat that complements the historic charm of the residence.Timeless craftsmanship meets quiet elegance in this truly unique home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 288 Montford Ave

General

Sold For: $2,175,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
MLS ID: 4281311
Added to Site: 224 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 10
Full Bathrooms: 9
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper 2 - Full Baths: 3
Upper - Full Baths: 4
Main - Full Baths: 2
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 9
Bedrooms Upper: 4
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Other Rooms

Laundry: In Basement

Parking

Parking Features: Driveway

Location

County: Buncombe
Subdivision: Montford

School Information

Elementary School: Asheville City
Middle School: Asheville
High School: Asheville

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Other - See Remarks

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: City, Other - See Remarks

Structural Information

Construction: Site Built
Exterior Const.: Other - See Remarks
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Interior Entry
Upper: 1,901 Sq. Ft.
Main/1st Level: 2,287 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910

Lot Features

Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
Rcmdd Zoning: RM8

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Restrictions: Historical
Property ID: 9649-03-1806-00000
Lot Number: 5846-500

Listed by Premier Sothebyâ€™s International Realty
Sold by Carolina Mountain Sales

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Schools

Schools serving 288 Montford Ave

School District:Asheville City Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Isaac Dickson Elementary 125 Hillside Street, Asheville, NC 28801	K-5	0.6 mi
Claxton Elementary 241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801	K-5	0.8 mi
Ira B Jones Elementary 544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804	K-5	2 mi
Asheville Middle 211 South French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801	6-8	1.3 mi
School Of Inquiry And Life Science 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803	9-12	2.3 mi
Hall Fletcher Elementary 60 Ridgelawn Road, Asheville, NC 28806	K-5	2.1 mi
Asheville High 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803	9-12	2.3 mi
Vance Elementary, Asheville, NC 98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806	K-5	2.7 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 288 Montford Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/15/2025

Sold

$2,175,000

-9.38%

MLS

7/17/2025

Listed

$2,400,000

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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.

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288 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 (MLS# 4281311) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,175,000 on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 288 Montford 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.

288 Montford Ave Asheville, NC 28801