Here's your chance to own a slice of Asheville's vibrant history in the iconic Old Penney's Building-a true masterpiece from the 1920s designed by famed architect Richard Sharp Smith and substantially renovated in 2000. This updated condo is filled with vintage character & timeless charm, featuring original hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, distinctive curved walls, and oversized windows. Enjoy the unique blend of old-world design and modern comfort in this elegant, artistic, and move-in-ready space! Relax on the rooftop terrace while soaking in panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, enchanting sunsets, and all of Asheville! Located in the heart of downtown, enjoy unbeatable access to dining, shopping, entertainment & the ultimate city life right outside your door. Thanks to the building's historic designation, property taxes remain exceptionally low. Ground-level storage is available, & as a bonus, this unit is zoned live/work and allows for annual rentals. A truly special find!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Laundry Level: Main
- Basement Features: Storage Space
- Living Room Level: Main
- Basement Description: Storage Space
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main
- Bathroom 1 Description: Full
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Open Floorplan
- Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Wood
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Electric Water Heater
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
- Laundry Facilities: In Unit
- Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Level: Main
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Views
Garage and Parking
- Driveway: Paved
- Open Parking: No
- Other Parking: On-Street & Parking Deck
- Parking Features: On Street, Parking Deck
Exterior and Lot Features
- Road Maintenance: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
Home Features
- View: City, Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 437
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 437
- Association Name: Tessier Group
- Association Phone: 8282549842
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Asheville City
- High School: Asheville
- Middle School: Asheville
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Elevator, Rooftop Terrace
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Buncombe
- Directions: GPS will get you here.
- Restrictions: Deed
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Old Penneys Building Condos
- Parcel Number: 9649-30-4764-C0203
- Postal Code Plus 4: 8130
- Subdivision: Old Penneys Building Condos
- Zoning: CBD
- Zoning Description: CBD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 739
- Year Built: 1925
- Above Grade Finished Area: 739
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Building Exterior Type: Brick Partial
- Construction Materials: Brick Partial
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Levels: 5 Story or more
- Property Age: 100
- Levels or Stories: 5 Story or more
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 739
- Total Area Main: 739
- Total Area Sqft: 739
- Total Area Upper: 0
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: City