17 Swindale Street
$499,000
3 bd 2 ba 1,259 sqft
17 Swindale Street
Asheville, NC 28801
5 days on market
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
Garage
1 spaces

About This Property

Step into timeless style with this downtown Asheville MCM gem. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end road, this 3 BR/2.5 BA home blends classic retro charm with modern updates. Original character and thoughtfully preserved details give the home a nostalgic vibe—retro in all the right ways—while large windows invite in natural light and frame the surrounding greenery and downtown views.
The spacious layout offers comfortable living areas perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while the generously sized fenced backyard provides a rare private retreat just minutes from the heart of the city—ideal for pets, gardening, or gathering with friends.
Enjoy the best of RAD and Asheville living with parks, coffee shops, restaurants, and local shopping just a short 15-minute walk or bike away in vibrant downtown Asheville. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a stylish city escape, this mid-century modern classic delivers on location, character, and charm, all on a quiet, dead-end street. 589 SQFT of bonus space with recently permitted heat strips, making this live and feel like a 1,848 SF home! Originally built by E. Thelma Caldwell, a visionary leader of the YWCA of Asheville. The fireplace is marked with a C. Only two owners! Don't miss this piece of AVL history and a true time capsule.

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,259 sqft

Exterior & Lot

Year Built
1964
Garage Spaces
1

Location

Subdivision
None
County
Buncombe
ZIP Code
28801

Financial

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer

Schools

Elementary
Asheville
Middle School
Asheville
High School
Asheville

Appliances

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer

Patio & Porch Features

Patio, Porch, Screened

Lot Features

Level, Wooded, Views

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
CAR4347748
Listing Agent
LeAnn Bound
Listing Office
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Listed Date
Mar 16, 2026
Susan Young
Susan Young
Realtor®, Broker Associate

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