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  • $2,795/mo

    54 Penley Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

    3beds
    2,000sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Single family residence
    Available now
    Small dogs OK
    Central air
    Hookups laundry
    -- Parking
    Heat pump
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Natural lightCrawl spaceLarge covered porchBedrooms and bathroomsHardwood and tile flooringCentral heating and cooling
    Historic Saltbox home in historic Martel Village (unfurnished) - 3 bedroom / 3 Bath with Large Bonus room Woodfin Close to downtown Asheville and Weaverville This original house, built in 1922 is uniquely designed. Originally built as a duplex but renovated into a beautiful family home. It is very spacious with 10 foot ceilings and large walk in closets. The layout is up to you, there are two rooms upstairs with a full bathroom. It can be 2 bedrooms or a bedroom with a large office/studio. Downstairs there is a kitchen, living area and two more rooms that could be bedrooms, a dining area or bonus room, along with 2 bathrooms. With all this unconventional space you could turn this into your own perfect layout. The location is on a quiet dead-end street, conveniently located near the old cotton mill on Riverside drive, Beaver Lake, the YMCA, UNCA, grocery stores, restaurants, parks and approximately 3 miles away from downtown Asheville and Weaverville. This location offers easy access to the freeway (19/23/26/40) and riverfront driving making commuting a breeze. Key features: Large covered porch: Great for enjoying outdoors and relaxing Crawl Space: Unfinished but dry, accessible from side yard. Ideal for storage Natural light: Many large windows throughout the home providing great natural light Central heating and cooling: heat pump for heating and cooling and propane heating for the extra chilly times. Ceiling fans in most rooms Hardwood and tile flooring: Original hardwood floors and tile only Spacious living room Kitchen: lots of cabinet space for storage, central island o Electric stove/oven, microwave and refrigerator no dishwasher o Space for a small table and chairs Bedrooms and Bathrooms o All rooms are extra large o All bathrooms retiled and new bathroom added Additional Features o Laundry room off kitchen, plumbed for stackable washer and dryer Parking - onsite behind house for 2 vehicles with additional parking in front for one vehicle School district: Woodfin/Buncombe County School District Rental Details: Lease Term 8-9 months with option of 12 month renewal Rent $2795 Deposit: required at lease signing, with the first month's rent due in 10 business days prior to move in Smoking - No smoking in home Utilities Tenants are responsible for all utilities Lawn Care Tenants are responsible for lawn care Washer and dryer can be provided for an additional fee of $25.00/mo Pet policy: Most dog breeds are accepted (maximum of 2 small/medium dogs) I must meet the dogs prior to lease signing. A monthly pet fee of $25/each pet and a small non-refundable pet deposit apply. No cats, no exceptions. Sorry Application process: A credit and criminal background check is required for all adults (18+) $50/person o Proof of income is mandatory o Serious inquiries only o No cosigners To inquire, please contact us with details about yourself, additional housemates, pets, desired move in date, employment and phone number. No inquiries or showings will be set up without this information. Preferred communication is via email or text. We do not respond to automated Zillow requests. Limitations - Prefer no more than 3 unrelated adults due to parking We do not accept government or housing vouchers and are not interested in short-term rental agencies or subleasing arrangements. Thank you for your understanding Renter is responsible for all utilities (electric, water and propane) and no smoking inside. Limited onsite parking for up to three vehicles. Pet deposit and monthly fee.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • WD Hookup
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 973026034400000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Asheville

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/4/2025Listed for rent$2,795+16.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/6/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
    7/30/2022Listed for rent$2,400$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium
    8/24/2006Sold$179,500$90/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: 28804