Renewed Space 5 – East End Revitalization

Full Home Rehabilitation • Project Cost: CUSTOM

In 2022, the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) purchased this home on Grail Street in the East End/Valley Street neighborhood, a historic African-American community in Asheville. Built in 1910, it is the oldest home on the block and has an amazing front porch. However, at the time of purchase, there were foundation issues, deteriorated framing, worn out aluminum siding and existing windows. Saving it from demolition, PSABC recruited volunteers who spent hundreds of hours preparing the home for renovation. Contractor John Olup took on a full rehabilitation, which was completed in the summer of 2025. PSABC will sell the home to ABCLT, who will sell it for below $250,000 – less than half the market value. Through this partnership, this home, along with other properties in the neighborhood, will be permanently preserved and permanently affordable!