91 Carter Cove Road, Asheville, NC
$1,545,000 · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths · 2,641 sq ft · built 1989
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North (Darrell Farlow). Listing data provided by Canopy MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About the home
Significant price improvement. Introducing a truly exceptional property hitting the market for the first time – an elegant estate nestled in the highly sought-after Carter Cove neighborhood, located within the serene and picturesque Beaverdam Valley. Set on a gently sloping 2.5-acre lot, this residence offers over 3,700 square feet of refined living space, featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The home has been thoughtfully updated with a recently renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Not included in the HLA is a massive 3rd floor unfinished walk-up attic (~ 1,100 sq ft, approx half of which is over 5') - easily finished. Step inside to discover gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Out back you'll find a spectacular patio (925 sq ft), ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying peaceful moments surrounded by nature. The property boasts over 300 feet of frontage along Beaverdam Creek, where the gentle sounds of flowing water create a tranquil backdrop for daily living. A multifunctional detached garage apartment adds incredible versatility - perfect as a private guest retreat, rental unit, artist’s studio, yoga or fitness room, or hobby workshop. Both the main house and detached garage offer oversized garage spaces, providing ample room for parking, storage, or creative use. Additional updates include a newly encapsulated crawlspace equipped with a dedicated dehumidifier and sump pump, ensuring optimal home health and efficiency. Conveniently located less than 2 miles from the beautiful Country Club of Asheville, just 1.5 miles from Merrimon Avenue, with its vibrant array of North Asheville shops and restaurants, 2.5 miles from the iconic Grove Park Inn, and less than 4 miles to downtown Asheville, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and accessibility.
Price in context
- Asking $585 per square foot.
- That is 14% above the $514 median across 181 active $1.5M+ homes in Asheville.
- 117th highest asking price of 181 active $1.5M+ homes in Asheville.
- 130th largest by living area of the 163 with a recorded size.
- Reduced $250,000 (13.9%) from the original $1,795,000 asking price.
- 322 days on the market, listed 2025-09-28.
- County tax assessment $698,700; the asking price is 2.21× the assessed value.
Location
Neighborhood: Carter Cove, Buncombe County, ZIP 28804.
Assigned schools
- Elementary: Asheville City
- Middle: Asheville
- High: Asheville
School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.
Features
- Style
- Colonial, Traditional
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Brick Full
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle, Composition
- Bathrooms
- 3 full, 1 half
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Interior
- Attic Other, Attic Stairs Fixed, Built-in Features, Cable Prewire, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Pantry, Whirlpool
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Kitchen & appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ductless, Heat Pump, Sealed Combustion Fireplace
- Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop
- Waterfront
- None
- View
- Water
- Lot
- Creek Front, Green Area, Hilly, Level, Paved, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
- County
- Buncombe
Comparable homes on the market
- 4 Kent Place, Asheville — $1,595,000, 4 bd, 3,579 sq ft, 0.2 mi away
- 11 Magnolia View Trail, Asheville — $1,870,000, 4 bd, 4,171 sq ft, 0.5 mi away
- 3 Bayonne Trail, Asheville — $2,195,000, 4 bd, 3,165 sq ft, 0.6 mi away
- 15 Evian Court, Asheville — $1,799,000, 4 bd, 3,626 sq ft, 0.7 mi away
- 631 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville — $3,195,000, 3 bd, 4,628 sq ft, 1.0 mi away
- 641 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, Asheville — $2,995,000, 3 bd, 4,137 sq ft, 1.0 mi away
See it privately
Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.