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1002 Clarks Branch Road in Leicester, North Carolina 28748 - MLS# 3493214

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3 bed · 3/1 ba · 3009 Hsq ft · 12.830 acr

$579,000

1002 Clarks Branch Road
Leicester 28748

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Stunning long range views in this custom built and immaculately maintained log cabin situated on nearly 13 acres. Built by current owner in 2011, th ...

MLS# 3493214 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Leicester

603 Timber Lane in Asheville, North Carolina 28804 - MLS# 3488339

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3 bed · 2/1 ba · 2435 Hsq ft

$479,900

603 Timber Lane
Asheville 28804

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Fantastic North Asheville location, 10 minutes to DT Asheville and less than a mile from the Country Club of Asheville. Well maintained unit with ha ...

MLS# 3488339 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

34 Chestnut Street in Weaverville, North Carolina 28787 - MLS# 3500505

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3 bed · 2 ba · 1782 Hsq ft · 0.230 acr

$275,000

34 Chestnut Street
Weaverville 28787

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Great Location walking distance to downtown Weaverville. Open and sunny home with recently installed hardwood floors. Split level floor plan with 3 ...

MLS# 3500505 - Active
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Weaverville

60 N Market Street #113 in Asheville, North Carolina 28801 - MLS# 3492629

Closed on 06-18-2019

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1 bed · 1 ba · 824 Hsq ft · 0.000 acr

$425,000

60 N Market Street #113
Asheville 28801

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Wonderful light filled downtown condominium just steps away from countless shops, restaurants, galleries and everything else downtown Asheville has ...

MLS# 3492629 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

301 Heather Court in Asheville, North Carolina 28804 - MLS# 3441141

Closed on 06-03-2019

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3 bed · 2 ba · 1354 Hsq ft · 0.310 acr

$235,000

301 Heather Court
Asheville 28804

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Great North Asheville location, 10 minutes to DT Asheville and 5 minutes to DT Weaverville. Situated on a corner lot in the desirable Stoneybrook ne ...

MLS# 3441141 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

175 Lexington Avenue #101 in Asheville, North Carolina 28801 - MLS# 3390610

Closed on 05-17-2019

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2 bed · 2 ba · 1195 Hsq ft

$329,000

175 Lexington Avenue #101
Asheville 28801

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Lexington Station, the best value on the red hot South Slope of Downtown Asheville. This 2 bedroom 2 bath condo has only occasionally been lived in ...

MLS# 3390610 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

99999 Marietta Street #97/98 in Asheville, North Carolina 28803 - MLS# 3349947

Closed on 02-23-2018

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0.280 acr

$38,000

99999 Marietta Street #97/98
Asheville 28803

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Excellent in town location, cleared and surveyed building lot in popular Biltmore Heights neighborhood. Walking distance to both Hendersonville Rd. ...

MLS# 3349947 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

117 Red Oak Road in Asheville, North Carolina 28804 - MLS# 3280917

Closed on 02-09-2018

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3 bed · 3/1 ba · 2593 Hsq ft · 0.540 acr

$475,000

117 Red Oak Road
Asheville 28804

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Updated mid century home situated on over half acre corner lot walkable to Beaver Lake. Home features 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on the main level. Har ...

MLS# 3280917 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

35 Locust Meadow Lane #20 in Weaverville, North Carolina 28787 - MLS# 3329682

Closed on 11-21-2017

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3 bed · 3 ba · 2240 Hsq ft · 1.000 acr

$335,000

35 Locust Meadow Lane #20
Weaverville 28787

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Move in ready home on a private 1 acre lot, under 10 minutes to DT Weaverville. 3 BR and 2 full baths on the main level with a bonus room and full ...

MLS# 3329682 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Weaverville

203 Westover Drive in Asheville, North Carolina 28801 - MLS# 3291722

Closed on 09-05-2017

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2 bed · 2 ba · 1425 Hsq ft · 0.270 acr

$430,000

203 Westover Drive
Asheville 28801

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This 1926 home has been lovingly restored with all modern amenities.The chefs kitchen is appointed with commercial grade appliances, a hooded range, ...

MLS# 3291722 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Montford

55 S Market Street #510 in Asheville, North Carolina 28801 - MLS# 3334034

Closed on 08-15-2019

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1 bed · 1 ba · 599 Hsq ft

$276,000

55 S Market Street #510
Asheville 28801

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Live in a neighborhood within a neighborhood in desirable Downtown Asheville! Travel one block to enjoy a collection of our finest coffee shops, res ...

MLS# 3334034 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

1b Josephine Lane #1B in Asheville, North Carolina 28804 - MLS# 3296895

Closed on 11-05-2018

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3 bed · 2/1 ba · 2130 Hsq ft · 0.029 acr

$545,000

1b Josephine Lane #1B
Asheville 28804

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Spectacular views from Modern villas on premier Reynolds Mountain.Terraced for views & designed with quality expected in luxury living resulting in ...

MLS# 3296895 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Asheville

320 Creekside Way #A-101 in Burnsville, North Carolina 28714 - MLS# 3263531

Closed on 08-06-2018

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2 bed · 2 ba · 1165 Hsq ft

$125,000

320 Creekside Way #A-101
Burnsville 28714

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Price substantially reduced! This well-priced condominium in Camps at Creekside at Mountain Air is ready to move in, with fresh paint, new carpet an ...

MLS# 3263531 - Closed
Listed by Coldwell Banker King
Community: Mountain Air

241 Bukeridge Road in Burnsville, North Carolina 28714 - MLS# 3365466

Closed on 06-08-2018

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2 bed · 2 ba · 3048 Hsq ft · 4.900 acr

$499,000

241 Bukeridge Road
Burnsville 28714

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AWESOME HOME WITH AWESOME VIEWS! ONLY minutes from downtown Burnsville! Home has top-notch quality workmanship throughout & was built by well know ...

MLS# 3365466 - Closed
Listed by Beverly-Hanks, REALTORS®
Community: Yancey County

21 Oakwood Street #2 in Asheville, North Carolina 28806 - MLS# 3374306

Closed on 05-11-2018

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4 bed · 1 ba · 1943 Hsq ft · 0.270 acr

$299,000

21 Oakwood Street #2
Asheville 28806

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Your chance to own a 1927 classic Bungalow in West Asheville. Premier location this home is waiting for your updates. Solid, new roof, this classi ...

MLS# 3374306 - Closed
Listed by Sweetwater Realty, Inc.
Community: Asheville

60 N Market Street #210 in Asheville, North Carolina 28801 - MLS# 3283478

Closed on 07-07-2017

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1 bed · 1 ba · 1138 Hsq ft · 0.000 acr

$494,000

60 N Market Street #210
Asheville 28801

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Downtown living at it's finest! Absolutely stunning condo featuring laminate hardwood floors and a true open design floor plan. One bedroom plus bo ...

MLS# 3283478 - Closed
Listed by Asheville Realty Group
Community: Asheville

97/98 Marietta Street in Asheville, North Carolina 28803 - MLS# 3271130

Closed on 06-16-2017

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0.280 acr

$29,000

97/98 Marietta Street
Asheville 28803

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Builders take note! Prime, building lot. Central location - Less than a minute to Hendersonville Road and all of its conveniences. Wooded and privat ...

MLS# 3271130 - Closed
Listed by Asheville Realty Group
Community: Asheville

308,316 London Road #2,3 in Asheville, North Carolina 28803 - MLS# 3272460

Closed on 06-08-2017

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0.270 acr

$76,000

308,316 London Road #2,3
Asheville 28803

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Two platted lots just a mile from Biltmore Village, two miles to I40. City bus stop on the corner, water line on front of property. Seller intends ...

MLS# 3272460 - Closed
Listed by Appalachian Realty Associates
Community: Asheville

Hayes was highly recommended by a family member. Knew he had a high work ethic and would be diligent to find what we needed Hayes was extremely patient with accommodating the little things I wanted and also with the fact that I was very narrow as to location Hayes was extremely helpful during the whole process and has reached out to us after the move to see if everything was okay with our property

Lynda Fagan. Fletcher

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My wife, Mary, and I had stopped in the NEW Weaverville office days before it officially opened. We were referred to the North Asheville office. Fortunately, the initial contact was with Hayes Martin. We had contacted 3 different brokers with offices in Weaverville and proceeded to interview all 3 in order to choose our broker. Hayes Martin was extremely professional, well-prepared, conducted preliminary research prior to meeting with us, and had full confidence in the value we placed on our home. Despite the unexpected speed of the sale, Hayes keep us informed and relaxed. He checked in with us even when there was nothing specifically to advise us. Excellent service and attentiveness. No real contact with the North Asheville office except an initial phone call to Hayes Martin. Glad we used Beverly Hanks but really glad that Hayes Martin answered our initial call. Hayes deserves a larger share of the broker's fee for his efforts on this quick sale.

Rick Lober & Mary Leontakianakos

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Willingness to help from the first conversation - very insightful questions to help him understanding my needs - listened carefully and sent highly targeted listings that met my criteria - open & responsive to my feedback - highly flexible with changes in my schedule were necessary - never felt pressure - Hayes was there when I needed him throughout the process - would highly recommend him to anyone

New to Asheville, moving from Maryland

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