12 Penley Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804

• 1 bed |
• 1 bath |
• 1,122 sqft

Property Description

WOODFIN, NC USA ~ Historical neighborhood with cottage living, awaits! This home in Martell Village is minutes away from French Broad River, Amenities, I26, Asheville, Weaverville, and so much more! Built in 1925, 0.18 ac corner lot, 1122sf charming cottage (1bed 1bath), offers front covered porch (144sf), private fenced backyard, walk-able, dog friendly neighborhood, with easy access to community baseball field, and basketball court. It's only 0.3m to the river. The continuing plan for a Green Way so close to your location. Home has newly installed HVAC, new fans, fresh paint, there is oil tank above ground, but has been disconnected. Appliances and shed convey. Martel Village is a historic, early 20th-century mill neighborhood located in Woodfin, NC. Developed by the Martel Mills Company to house the their employees. It is situated just minutes north of downtown Asheville, off Elk Mountain Road and features a charming mix of classic mountain mill cottages and renovated homes. Less than ½ mile from French Broad River. Explore Western North Carolina, with quick access to river and highways. Are you looking for investment or primary residence or a mountain retreat from the hot summers of the "flat lands"? This historic home has the comforts, easy care and exceptional location to so much the mountains have to offer.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

August 11, 2026 at 7:17AM

Listing Office:

Donohoo Group, LLC : 828-658-3089

MLS ID:

4379338

Interior

• Appliances: Electric RangeRefrigeratorTankless Water HeaterWasher/Dryer
• Laundry: In Hall
• Flooring: TileVinylWood
• A/C: Heat Pump
• Heating: Heat Pump

Exterior

• Style: Cottage
• Other Structures: Front PorchCovered
• Parking: Driveway

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: Site BuiltCrawl Space

Location

• Road/Access: DirtGravelPaved
• Originating MLS: carolina
• County: Buncombe

Lot

• Zoning: R-79730-25-4741-00000
• Fencing: Back YardFenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable Available
• Water: City
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: carolina