199 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC

Occupying a prominent position on Kimberly Avenue, this 1941 Colonial Revival represents a rare convergence of architectural pedigree and site specificity. Originally commissioned for Caleb Smith and designed by Ronald Greene, the 5,629-square-foot residence overlooks the Donald Ross-designed fairways at the Grove Park Inn with views extending toward Sunset Mountain. The five-bedroom floor plan preserves Greene’s original craftsmanship while integrating modern necessities, including a gourmet kitchen and a primary suite finished with a substantial walk-in closet. The lower level is configured for utility, offering a secondary kitchen and independent entrance suitable for long-term guests. In the Asheville luxury submarket, properties along this particular corridor are prized for their permanence; they are frequently held for generations, making this an uncommon opportunity to acquire a home of such specific provenance. The property includes five bathrooms and expansive outdoor living areas designed to capitalize on the year-round mountain vista. Private inquiries regarding this residence may be directed to Peters & Associates.

About the home

This beautiful Colonial Rivival home is perfectly positioned along iconic, highly sought after Kimberly Avenue, overlooks the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Park Inn Donald Ross designed golf course and Sunset Mountain, creating a setting that is difficult to duplicate anywhere in Asheville. Originally commissioned by Caleb Smith and designed by noted architect Ronald Greene, the home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving the craftsmanship, character and architectural details that make it special. Inside, generous living and entertaining spaces are complemented by a gourmet kitchen, a butler's pantry and French doors opening to an expansive deck overlooking the golf course. Multiple decks, brick patios and outdoor living areas take full advantage of the spectacular year-round views. The very large primary suite offers beautiful views, an elegant bath, and and amazing walk in closet. Five bedrooms, a spacious office with built-ins and exceptional storage provide room to live comfortably without sacrificing the home's historic character. The finished walk-out lower level offers remarkable flexibility with its own entrance, family room, second kitchen, bedroom, bath and laundry, ideal for extended family or guests. A private studio with full bath above the garage creates yet another flexible space for guests, an office, art studio or retreat. Outside, the fenced back yard, slate roof, copper gutters and restored sidewalk along the golf course add to the character of this exceptional property. Listed within Grove Park on the National Register of Historic Places, this is more than a beautiful Asheville home. It is a rare opportunity to own an important piece of Grove Park history with one of the neighborhood's signature views overlooking one of the most remarkable Inn's and Golf Courses in all of Asheville's rich history!

Price in context

• Asking $400 per square foot.
• That is 22% below the $514 median across 181 active $1.5M+ homes in Asheville.
• 61st highest asking price of 181 active $1.5M+ homes in Asheville.
• 31st largest by living area of the 163 with a recorded size.
• Reduced $150,000 (6.3%) from the original $2,400,000 asking price.
• 17 days on the market, listed 2026-09-14.
• County tax assessment $1,168,500; the asking price is 1.93× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: Grove Park, Buncombe County, ZIP 28804.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Ira B. Jones
• Middle: Asheville
• High: Asheville

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Colonial

Levels

Three

Construction

Brick Full, Wood

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

4 full, 1 half

Basement

Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Other, Attic Walk In, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator

Heating

Central, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front

View

Golf Course, Year Round

Community

Golf

County

Buncombe

Comparable homes on the market

• 86 Edgemont Road, Asheville — $3,500,000, 12 bd, 8,357 sq ft, also in Grove Park
• 17 Lynwood Road, Asheville — $1,245,000, 4 bd, 3,401 sq ft, also in Grove Park
• 3 Northwood Road, Asheville — $1,700,000, 3 bd, 4,280 sq ft, also in Grove Park
• 200 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville — $2,299,000, 5 bd, 5,081 sq ft, 0.0 mi away
• 48 Woodvale Avenue, Asheville — $1,175,000, 3 bd, 2,025 sq ft, 0.3 mi away
• 18 Woodlink Road, Asheville — $1,525,000, 3 bd, 2,613 sq ft, 0.4 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.