MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST AND BEST BY SUNDAY, Apr 19 at 1 pm. Tucked just minutes from the heart of Hendersonville, this charming cottage-style home invites you to slow down and savor simple living without sacrificing convenience.
Welcome to 961 Mid Allen Road—a thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering 766 heated square feet filled with warmth, light, and functionality. From the moment you step onto the covered front porch, you’ll feel the character and cozy cottage charm this home carries—perfect for morning coffee, quiet evenings, and everything in between.
Inside, abundant natural light pours through updated windows, highlighting fresh flooring (2026) and new carpet (2026) that give the home a clean, refreshed feel. The layout lives larger than expected, with smart storage throughout and a comfortable, inviting flow that makes everyday living easy.
Just off the main living space, a sunroom provides the perfect flex area—ideal for a home office, reading nook, or plant-filled retreat. Toward the back, an enclosed (unheated) porch offers even more bonus space, while the newly added rear deck (Spring 2025) creates a seamless transition to outdoor living.
Step outside and you’ll find what truly sets this property apart—a flat, fenced yard just under half an acre, beautifully landscaped with established blooms including daffodils, lilies, iris, hostas, rose bushes, forsythia, and a stunning magnolia tree. It’s the kind of setting that perfectly complements the home’s cottage feel—peaceful, private, and full of charm.
Additional features include:
• HVAC (2024)
• Water heater (2026)
• Stove (2022), Refrigerator (2026)
• Updated windows (2025 – front, right side & porch)
• Crawlspace with vapor barrier
• Recently pumped septic (2026, located to right of deck)
• One-car carport & storage shed
• New fencing and deck (2026 improvements)
Location is key—and this one delivers. Enjoy quick access just 1.3 miles to the interstate and only 1.6 miles to everyday conveniences like shopping, dining, and coffee.
Whether you’re searching for a cozy primary residence, downsizing into something manageable, or looking for a great investment opportunity, this property checks the boxes. With its affordable size, updates, and prime location near amenities, it offers strong potential as a long-term rental or income-producing property.
This charming cottage tells a story of thoughtful updates, cozy character, and outdoor beauty—all in a location that keeps you connected. Don’t miss your chance to make it yours.
Under contract-no show
$225,000
961 Mid Allen Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
2beds
766sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.42 Acres Lot
$225,300 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New fencingStunning magnolia treeCovered front porchCharming cottage-style homeAbundant natural lightCozy characterSmart storage throughout
- 17 days |
- 1,181 |
- 103 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Dee Gambrell dee@bluaxis.com,
BluAxis Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4367563
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 766
- Total interior livable area: 766 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 766
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100574
- Zoning: R2R
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Hendersonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $96,700
- Annual tax amount: $542
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$225,300
$214,000 - $237,000
$1,536/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$294/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+181.3%$294/sqft |
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| 8/3/2012 | Sold | $80,000-5.3%$104/sqft |
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| 6/11/2010 | Listing removed | $84,500$110/sqft |
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| 4/7/2010 | Price change | $84,500-15.5%$110/sqft |
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| 2/27/2010 | Price change | $100,000+5.8%$131/sqft |
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| 12/6/2009 | Price change | $94,555+5.2%$123/sqft |
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| 12/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $89,885$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $542 | $96,700 |
| 2024 | $542 | $96,700 |
| 2023 | $542 +17.4% | $96,700 +44.5% |
| 2022 | $462 | $66,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $66,900 |
| 2020 | $462 +100% | $66,900 |
| 2019 | $231 | $66,900 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $231 +12.7% | $59,900 |
| 2017 | $205 | $59,900 +100% |
| 2016 | -- | $29,950 -50% |
| 2015 | -- | $59,900 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,900 -14% |
| 2010 | -- | $66,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $66,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $66,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $66,200 +25.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,260/mo
Principal & interest
$1161
Property taxes
$99
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28792
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sugarloaf ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Flat Rock MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Henderson Co Early College HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sugarloaf
- Middle: Flat Rock
- High: East Henderson
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- North Carolina
- Henderson County
- Hendersonville
- 28792
- 961 Mid Allen Rd




