Bent Creek

Located in South Asheville, just 15 minutes from downtown, The Bent Creek neighborhood affords homeowners the unique experience of enjoying city amenities while living within the boundaries of Pisgah National Forest.

The community is named for its proximity to the Bent Creek Experimental Forest, the oldest federal experimental forest east of the Mississippi. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Parkway and boasting 30 miles of double black and single back trails, the forest is one of the most popular places in WNC for mountain biking, hiking, fishing and horseback riding. Bent Creek is also home to the North Carolina Arboretum, an arboretum and botanical garden that hosts a full calendar of events from guided trail walks to an enchanting annual show of winter lights.

Homes in the Bent Creek neighborhood include lovingly maintained bungalows, single family ranches, and historic farmhouses, many of which are moderately priced for the Asheville area. In addition to having one of the city’s most beloved outdoor recreational sites in their backyard, residents find themselves only a few miles from restaurants, grocers, and the Asheville Outlets, an open air outlet center that boasts over seventy retailers including brand favorites Coach, J. Crew factory, Vera Bradley and more.

To inquire after NC real estate in the Bent Creek neighborhood or to learn more about the community’s many area attractions, contact your Asheville agent today!