What makes 36 Auburndale Drive unmistakable is the backyard — a level, privately set lot with direct access onto Pisgah National Forest trails. This ranch-style property delivers a rare combination: a roomy main residence with main-level living, a finished basement apartment with its own entrance and kitchen, and a detached one-bedroom cottage (constructed 2019) designed for independent use.
Inside the main house you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main level, arranged for comfortable single-story living. The lower level functions as a full, separate living unit with a kitchenette and private ingress that could serve as a multi-generational wing, long-term rental, or short-term stay (verify local zoning and permitting). The detached cottage adds further flexibility — built in 2019 with level entry and its own bath — creating clear income potential or private guest quarters.
Practical systems and solid bones: the home is a 1972 frame construction with composition shingle roof, hot-air heating, municipal water and sewer, and a 1-car attached garage plus driveway parking for approximately three vehicles. The lot is approximately 0.26 acres and level, with standard residential frontage on Auburndale Drive and immediate access to miles of hiking and mountain biking within the Bent Creek/Pisgah network.
From an investment and lifestyle perspective this property stands apart. The assessed value (2024) is $464,400 while recent local sales and an adjusted valuation analysis place market value in the $650–700K range, reflecting premiums paid for detached cottages and trail-adjacent parcels. Buyers should note the audit and broker notes: confirm permits for the 2019 cottage, verify zoning for rental uses, and schedule a full inspection to assess the condition of both the original house and newer cottage.
36 Auburndale suits an active household that values outdoor access without sacrificing separate living spaces — ideal for multigenerational families, owners seeking rental offsets, or buyers who want direct entry to the region’s best trails while remaining minutes from Biltmore Park Town Square and the North Carolina Arboretum.