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About the Area

Asheville at a Glance

Downtown Asheville is a bustling central business district bursting with commerce, restaurants, art, and entertainment, featuring vintage architecture and newly constructed buildings. Nearby cities include Greenville, SC (63 mi), Spartanburg, SC (70 mi), and Charlotte, NC (128 mi).

Nearly 250+ independent restaurants and food trucks offer everything from vegan and vegetarian options to locally sourced meats and cheeses. With 13 farmers' markets and a reputation as "Beer Town U.S.A.," Asheville also boasts the Biltmore Estate Winery and local cideries.

Mountain Homes, Townhomes, Modern Flats, Lake Houses, Traditional Southern Homes

City and Mountain Views, Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course & Spa

French Broad River Park, Carrier Park, Beaver Lake Perimeter Trail

UNCA Botanical Gardens, NC Arboretum, Asheville City Market

Hendersonville 50 min, Brevard 54 min, AVL Airport 15 mi, GSP Airport 78 mi, CLT Airport 127 mi

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Handpicked Properties

Featured Asheville Listings

Life in Asheville

Things to Do

From arts and culture to outdoor adventure, Asheville offers something for everyone

Arts & Culture

Asheville Art Museum, Thomas Wolfe House, Black Mountain College Museum, Asheville Museum of Science, Downtown Art District, BlueSpiral 1 Fine Arts Gallery, and The Haen Gallery. The River Arts District features working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists. First Friday Art Walks.

Live Music

Isis Music Hall, Diana Wortham Theater, The Grey Eagle, The Odd, The Orange Peel, and U.S. Cellular Center host acts year-round. Shindig on the Green is a beloved bluegrass festival tradition.

Food & Drink

Nearly 250+ independent restaurants and food trucks with vegan, vegetarian, and locally sourced options. 13 farmers' markets. Branded "Beer Town U.S.A." with the Biltmore Estate Winery and local cideries.

Outdoor Recreation

Hike, bike, and rock climb in the mountains, swim, fish, and paddle on the French Broad River and local lakes, or play a round of golf or a match of tennis. French Broad River Park, Carrier Park, and the Beaver Lake Perimeter Trail are local favorites.

Biltmore Estate

America's largest privately owned home sits right in Asheville. Tour the 250-room chateau, explore the gardens, and visit the on-site winery year-round.

Gardens & Nature

UNCA Botanical Gardens, NC Arboretum, French Broad Co-op, and Asheville City Market. Fitness centers and the Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course & Spa round out the amenities.

Neighborhoods & Communities

Asheville's neighborhoods each have their own vibe, from artsy and walkable to quiet and wooded.

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    Downtown Asheville

    From $299,000

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    North Asheville

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    West Asheville

    From $180,000

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