24 Ian River Drive
$495,000
1 bd 1 ba 588 sqft
24 Ian River Drive
Asheville, NC 28806
192 days on market
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
2.31 acres
Garage

About This Property

Located in the rapidly appreciating foothills of West Asheville, this exceptional 2.31-acre estate represents a rare "buy and hold" opportunity that perfectly pairs immediate, high-performing cash flow with massive long-term development upside. At the heart of the property sits a beautifully renovated, fully turnkey 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage that effortlessly defines "mountain modern" living. Inside, the home boasts a bright, open-concept layout with updated appliances and crisp contemporary finishes, while the oversized viewing deck serves as an outdoor living room with a front-row seat to long-range mountain sunsets. Generating revenue from day one, the cottage is ideally suited as a premier short-term rental, a chic primary residence, or a proven long-term income producer.

Beyond the immaculate home lies the property's true crown jewel: 2.31 acres of expansive, mostly cleared, and gently rolling land. Zoned for Low-Density Multifamily, this highly scalable acreage is a developer’s dream or a homeowner’s private sanctuary, offering ample room to build additional dwellings, guest houses, or a private family compound. The "easy-build" gentle slope significantly reduces future site-prep costs, and the property comes equipped with practical infrastructure, including extensive parking for multiple vehicles or equipment and a large central storage shed perfect for a workshop conversion. Positioned to offer a peaceful, "deep-woods" feel without isolation, the estate is located less than 10 minutes from the breweries and boutiques of Haywood Road, and under 15 minutes from the world-class culinary scene of Downtown Asheville. Ultimately, this is a highly strategic acquisition for the forward-thinking buyer who recognizes the unmatched value of combining immediate cash flow with smart, equity-rich land banking in Western North Carolina.

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living Area
588 sqft

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
2.31 acres
Year Built
1980

Location

Subdivision
none
County
Buncombe
ZIP Code
28806

Financial

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional

Utilities

Sewer
Septic Installed

Schools

Elementary
Sand Hill-Venable/Enka
Middle School
Enka
High School
Enka

Appliances

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

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Central Air

Patio & Porch Features

Side Porch

Lot Features

Cleared, Level

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
CAR4316888
Listing Agent
Preston Mayfield
Listing Office
Keller Williams Professionals
Listed Date
Mar 15, 2026
Jonathan Jackson
Jonathan Jackson
Realtor®, Broker in Charge

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