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Property Description
This enchanting East Asheville cottage, originally designed by renowned Architect Douglas Ellington for his mother, combines historical charm, income potential, and a prime location just minutes from downtown Asheville. Recently enhanced with a new metal roof and gas range, the home beautifully blends local history with modern upgrades. Situated on a private .84-acre double lot, the cedar-sided cottage features abundant perennial gardens. Its charming interior includes a cozy living room with a fireplace and a bright, sunny family room surrounded by trees and ample windows. A downstairs guest suite, complete with a private entrance, offers an extra bedroom and bath. Possibilities abound with an updated garage apartment (2018) & potential to subdivide.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 686 New Haw Creek Rd
General
- Sold For: $715,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4370568
- Added to Site: 63 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Kitchen Island
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Basement Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms-B: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Mud Room, Laundry Room, Main Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Location
- County: Buncombe
- Subdivision: Haw Creek
- Driving Directions: From downtown Asheville 240 E to exit 7 left onto Tunnel Road left onto Crockett Ave then right on New Haw Creek apx 1.25 miles driveway is on the left
School Information
- Elementary School: Haw Creek
- Middle School: AC Reynolds
- High School: AC Reynolds
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Traditional
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Metal
- Main/1st Level: 1,291 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Gravel, Paved
- Lot Features: Wooded
- Rcmdd Zoning: RS4
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 9659-81-8797-00000
- Plat: 19/159
- Lot Number: 5543-299
Listed by Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Sold by EXP Realty LLC Ballantyne
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Schools
Schools serving 686 New Haw Creek Rd
School District:Buncombe County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Haw Creek Elementary 10 Bethesda Road, Asheville, NC 28805 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
A C Reynolds High One Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC 28803 | 9-12 | 4 mi |
A C Reynolds Middle 2 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC 28803 | 6-8 | 4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 686 New Haw Creek Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/17/2026
Sold
$715,000
-4.67%
MLS
4/18/2026
Listed
$750,000
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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.
686 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28805 (MLS# 4370568) is a Single Family property that was sold at $715,000 on June 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 686 New Haw Creek Road? 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.

