686 New Haw Creek Road
$750,000
4 bd 3 ba 1,669 sqft
686 New Haw Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
Garage
1 spaces

About This Property

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.

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,669 sqft

Exterior & Lot

Year Built
1948
Garage Spaces
1

Location

Subdivision
Haw Creek
County
Buncombe
ZIP Code
28805

Financial

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional

Utilities

Sewer
Septic Installed

Schools

Elementary
Haw Creek
Middle School
AC Reynolds
High School
AC Reynolds

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Kitchen Island

Appliances

Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator

Patio & Porch Features

Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Lot Features

Wooded

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
CAR4370568
Listing Agent
Glenn Haden
Listing Office
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Listed Date
Apr 16, 2026
Scott Beattie
Scott Beattie
Realtor®, Broker Associate

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