MLS# CAR4404847 · 5 days on market

797 Merrills Cove Road

Asheville, NC 28803

$759K$315/sqft
Beds3
Baths3
Sq Ft2,411
Lot1.35 ac
$/SqFt$315
DOM5

Architectural Narrative

797 Merrills Cove Road offers a secluded mountain retreat with expansive natural beauty. Wooded parcel offers Exceptional Privacy, providing a peaceful mountain oasis where wildlife and nature abound. You get the feeling of being miles away from civilization, yet you are conveniently located to South Asheville’s amenities, & 12-15 minutes to Downtown Asheville’s shopping dining & breweries. Roughly 5 miles to the Mountains to Sea trail or the Blue Ridge Parkway. The home is served by Top-Rated Schools. Home features 3 Bedrooms, Office, 2 Full Baths and One Half Bath. Unique Slate & Hardwood Floors throughout. Spacious Great Room features amazing Wood burning fireplace, Quarts Stone facia & hearth, room opens to additional sitting area, dining & expansive new rear decking. Ample Kitchen is highlighted with stylish travertine tile & breakfast nook. Upper level offers 3 bedrooms, Den area and an office (currently used as a bedroom). Don’t forget the In ground Pool! 36’ x 18’ Wow! Quite stunning. Many wonderful outdoor spaces to enjoy the serenity and privacy. Garage is 25.5’ Deep x 30.3 Wide. Perfect for additional storage or workshop space. Home has been utilized as a short term rental very successfully from 2014 to 2024. Home can also be sold as a turn key operation fully furnished.

At a Glance

Bedrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleCabin
Year Built1977
LevelsTwo
Garage2 spaces

Community & Resources

County
Buncombe
NC · 28803
High School
T.C. Roberson
Assigned district
Middle School
Cane Creek
Assigned district
Elementary
Glen Arden/Koontz
Assigned district
Tax Assessed
$528K
County record
$/SqFt
$315
Listed price basis

Property Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1977
Stories / Levels
Two
Living Area (SqFt)
2,411
Above Grade SqFt
2,411
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Lot Size
1.35 acres
Zoning
R-LD
Parcel #
9666-63-6252-00000
Tax Assessed Value
$528K

Interior Features

Entrance FoyerOpen FloorplanPantry

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric CooktopMicrowaveRefrigeratorWall OvenWasher

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating
Heat Pump, Oil, Other - See Remarks
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Laundry
In Bathroom
Water Source
Well
Sewer
Septic Installed
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Wired Internet Available

Exterior & Parking

Architectural Style
Cabin, Contemporary
Construction
Hard Stucco, Wood
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Flat, Rubber, Other - See Remarks
Garage
2 spaces
Parking
Driveway, Attached Garage
Patio / Porch
Balcony, Deck
Exterior Features
Above Ground Hot Tub / Spa, Outdoor Shower

Lot Features

PrivateSlopedWooded

Gallery

Listing courtesy of NextHome WNC Realty · Laura Flores · Listed 07/17/2026

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797 Merrills Cove Road
Asheville, NC · $759K