
$425,000 $615/sqft
190 Broadway Street
Asheville, NC 28801
1 bd · 1 ba · 691 sqft · 2008 · 2 d ago
The Pioneer Building brings together downtown energy and a distinctly polished condo feel along Broadway Street in Asheville.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for The Pioneer Building, Asheville
The Pioneer Building brings together downtown energy and a distinctly polished condo feel along Broadway Street in Asheville. This is the kind of address that lives at the center of daily life: coffee downstairs, groceries around the corner, and the city’s restaurants, galleries, and greenways close enough to make car-free errands realistic. With a compact, mixed-use footprint and a collection of residences built in the late 2000s, it feels tailored to people who want an urban setting with a more intentional, residential finish.
"Downtown Asheville feels especially close here, with everyday conveniences and city amenities woven into the same address."
Homes here are primarily condominium residences, and the interiors lean toward open, efficient layouts with a surprisingly refined presentation. High ceilings, generous windows, bamboo flooring, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and private balconies or terraces show up often, giving even smaller floor plans a sense of light and volume. Many homes feature covered outdoor space, and a few stand out with oversized decks that extend living areas toward the skyline.
The building’s design carries an Arts and Crafts influence, with a mixed-use profile that helps it feel more engaged with the street than a traditional residential tower. Residents also benefit from practical touches like secure storage and assigned parking, while some homes include elevator-adjacent main-level or top-floor entry convenience. The overall impression is clean, urban, and low-maintenance, with just enough architectural character to distinguish it from newer downtown product.
The daily rhythm at The Pioneer Building is shaped by convenience. High Five Coffee anchors the ground floor, while the rooftop terrace, fitness center, and community room create a set of shared spaces that feel useful rather than ornamental. The rooftop is a particular highlight, offering long views toward downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially at sunset. Walkability is a defining part of life here, with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, Little Jumbo, Reed Creek Greenway, and downtown Asheville all part of the immediate orbit.
"This is a building where errands, dining, and recreation can all fit into the same walkable routine."
The Pioneer Building sits at the edge of Asheville’s downtown core, near the Montford-Five Points corridor and Broadway Street. Public remarks place it about one block to two blocks from downtown, roughly one mile south of UNC Asheville, and about a 20-minute drive to Asheville Regional Airport. I-240 access is also specifically noted, making cross-town travel straightforward. Nearby destinations repeatedly mentioned include Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, the Reed Creek Greenway, Montford, Asheville Yoga Center, and downtown’s restaurants, breweries, theaters, and festivals.
School assignments are listed as Asheville City Elementary, Asheville Middle, and Asheville High, with the Asheville City school district serving the community.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Asheville
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30 recently sold in The Pioneer Building, Asheville
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 22 2026 | $256,000 | 56 | 513 sq ft | 96.6% | $499 |
| | Aug 11 2025 | $485,000 | 53 | 908 sq ft | 97.0% | $534 |
| | Sep 3 2024 | $555,000 | 48 | 1,116 sq ft | 96.5% | $497 |
| | Mar 19 2024 | $800,000 | 145 | 1,328 sq ft | 98.2% | $602 |
| | Mar 6 2024 | $429,700 | 90 | 916 sq ft | 95.5% | $469 |
| | Dec 11 2023 | $450,000 | 70 | 795 sq ft | 95.9% | $566 |
| | Sep 18 2023 | $772,500 | 52 | 1,342 sq ft | 96.6% | $576 |
| | Jul 21 2023 | $409,000 | 165 | 700 sq ft | 97.6% | $584 |
| | May 9 2023 | $450,000 | 32 | 694 sq ft | 100.0% | $648 |
| | May 5 2023 | $575,000 | 22 | 1,126 sq ft | 100.0% | $511 |
| | Sep 14 2022 | $408,000 | 75 | 784 sq ft | 96.0% | $520 |
| | Mar 15 2021 | $330,000 | 504 | 908 sq ft | 98.5% | $363 |
| | Feb 19 2021 | $309,000 | 141 | 700 sq ft | 96.9% | $441 |
| | Nov 6 2020 | $329,000 | 63 | 798 sq ft | 96.9% | $412 |
| | Mar 27 2020 | $352,500 | 21 | 700 sq ft | 99.3% | $504 |
| | Oct 30 2019 | $515,000 | 20 | 1,116 sq ft | 98.1% | $461 |
| | Oct 10 2019 | $375,000 | 23 | 693 sq ft | 93.8% | $541 |
| | Oct 1 2019 | $510,000 | 158 | 1,142 sq ft | 97.1% | $447 |
| | Oct 2 2018 | $299,000 | 92 | 700 sq ft | 96.5% | $427 |
| | Sep 21 2018 | $549,900 | 77 | 1,235 sq ft | 100.0% | $445 |
| | Jun 9 2017 | $295,000 | 77 | 700 sq ft | 98.5% | $421 |
| | Sep 22 2016 | $458,000 | 73 | 1,306 sq ft | 95.6% | $351 |
| | Jan 27 2016 | $410,000 | 1 | 1,125 sq ft | 96.5% | $364 |
| | Aug 17 2015 | $270,000 | 83 | 700 sq ft | 93.1% | $386 |
| | Aug 3 2015 | $448,000 | 524 | 1,235 sq ft | 93.5% | $363 |
| | Apr 27 2015 | $344,000 | 194 | 955 sq ft | 95.8% | $360 |
| | Mar 17 2015 | $249,500 | 154 | 700 sq ft | 96.3% | $356 |
| | Dec 19 2014 | $255,000 | — | 700 sq ft | 98.5% | $364 |
| | Mar 1 2013 | $445,000 | 126 | 1,261 sq ft | 94.9% | $353 |
| | Jan 9 2012 | $400,000 | 0 | 1,306 sq ft | 93.2% | $306 |
Closed sales from MLS history for The Pioneer Building, Asheville
The Pioneer Building median sale price is $450,000; Asheville is down 3.5%.
The The Pioneer Building real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 75 days. With 1 active listing and 1 home sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.