173 E Chestnut Street Asheville, NC 28801
- Added:
- Feb 23, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 36
- Last Refresh:
- Mar 31 at 4:06 pm
Property Features for 173 E Chestnut Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Office
- Bathrooms
- 7
- Rooms
- Bathroom 4, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Basement, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 6
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 9649-43-9135-00000
- Size
- 4,500 SF
- Lot size
- 0.68 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- TaxDescription
- DEED DATE: 2022-06-13 DEED: 6229-732 SUBDIV: BLOCK: LOT: SECTION: PLAT: 0227-0158
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1889
- Number of units
- 14
- Flooring type
- Wood
- Building materials
- Wood
- Roof type
- Composition
Listing agent Jay Lurie License #192865 (828) 216-8462
Listing office The Real Estate Center 159 South Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC (828) 255-4663
Listing date Feb 23, 2026
MLS# 4303292
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Overview
Asheville Bed and Breakfast Opportunity
Located just a few blocks from downtown Asheville on East Chestnut Street, this property offers immediate income potential and long-term versatility. Originally built in 1889, the 4,500+/- square foot building is currently operating as a bed and breakfast. The property is zoned Office, with the bed and breakfast use being grandfathered in. The flexible interior space is suitable for continued hospitality use, a boutique inn, professional office conversion, gallery, or creative workspace. The location provides walkability, visibility, and year-round demand, with proximity to restaurants, retail, hotels, and entertainment venues. Easy access to parking, public transit, and major thoroughfares enhances its value. Situated on a 0.68-acre lot, this property is suitable for an owner-operator, investor, or future repositioning. It combines historic character with income potential in a desirable downtown corridor.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Blind Tiger Asheville
Hotel & Motel
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Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Asheville
- County
- Buncombe
- State
- North Carolina
- Longitude
- -82.550076
- Latitude
- 35.602702
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Bed & breakfast - Historic property near downtown Asheville with income potential.
Where is this bed & breakfast located?
The property is located at 173 E Chestnut Street Asheville, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown Asheville location on East Chestnut Street, offering exceptional walkability and visibility.; Substantial 4,500+\/- sq ft property with immediate income potential as an operating bed and breakfast.; Flexible Office zoning (B&B grandfathered) allows for diverse uses: hospitality, office, gallery, or creative workspace.
