Population
Approx. 95,000
Compare NC communities by exploring the amenities and attributes that attract so many luxury home buyers to this area.
Western North Carolina is a popular place to live for a reason, with its stunning mountain vistas, waterfalls, lush forests dappled with azaleas and mountain laurel, and mild year-round climate with four seasons. The region offers a range of options for luxury buyers at all stages of life, from retirees to young families. From historic neighborhoods with revival mansions in the thriving City of Asheville to gated mountain escapes in the suburbs, to quiet mountain villages surrounded by trails and trout-laden waters, this guide showcases a little of everything.
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“Whereas other communities in our area offer more transitional or arts-and-crafts style-homes, Elk View's homes are considerably more contemporary. Another value proposition for consumers considering Elk View is the potential for short-term rental opportunities. Especially for those who may want to take advantage of deferring costs with flexible rental options while still utilizing the home throughout the year.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“[Biltmore Park] is a new city center. They've come in with a new urban design, which includes everything from apartments, to condos, townhomes, single-family homes, and estate homes. So, they've done a beautiful job of creating not only a lifestyle location, but an urban center, which includes a YMCA, and retail shops—some lovely opportunities with restaurants. It's one of Asheville's most walkable designed communities.”
— Rebecca Dougherty, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
“Biltmore Park is a wonderful neighborhood for families. It's close to the interstate, airport, and great shopping; everything's right there.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“Centered around the iconic Grove Park Inn, this North Asheville neighborhood is broader than just Grove Park. It goes up to the edge of The Country Club of Asheville, and then back down to the edge of the city of Asheville. It's a beautiful mixed neighborhood that started in the 20s, and it's grown up to include both new and modern, and old and traditional. ”
— Rebecca Dougherty, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
“Grove Park is a very traditional neighborhood with beautiful historic homes. It's great for those looking for a more metropolitan lifestyle. You can bike to town. You can bike to restaurants. The access is great.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“There are some really beautiful views [in Poplar Ridge], and homes that are just sort of nestled into the woods and embraced by the mountains, and the trees, and the streams, and the forest.”
— Kyle Olinger, Walnut Cove Realty, Residential Broker Associate,
“[When you're in Poplar Ridge], you get the location, the proximity, and the ease into South Asheville, and it still feels like you’re far away. That’s one of the things I really like about living in Asheville. You can get five miles away from downtown and feel like you’re out in the forest and the mountains, but also know that you’re only 10–15 minutes away from anything you want. You can’t find that in too many places.”
— Matt Payne, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“When you're looking at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, you're looking at a community where everyone came from somewhere else. It’s an incredible collection of people and backgrounds. And the community is extremely welcoming; they're very eager to get you connected, whether it's the bowling group, the mahjong group, the bridge club, or any other group or activity within the community.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is what I consider the premier gated community in Asheville. It offers you everything you’d really ever want from this area—from wooded lots to high view elevation. It has such a variety.”
— Rebecca Dougherty, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“Southcliff has excellent nature trails, an outdoor pavilion, and three or four outdoor fire pits around the community. It promotes a very outdoor-driven, adventurous lifestyle.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“In Southcliff, the land is specifically and deliberately conserved. The focus of this community is on the land and its natural beauty—and the homes are designed and built to fit into that setting. Nature really is at your doorstep here.”
— Rebecca Dougherty, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“Biltmore Forest is a primary residential community. It's one of the oldest neighborhoods in Asheville, backs up to the Biltmore Estate, and is close to town, the hospital, and Biltmore Village."
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“Biltmore Forest is a lovely community. One of the old originals created by the Vanderbilt family in the 1920s. It’s centered around a golf course as well—a good old golf course club. You’ll find stately homes—that's where you get the history.”
— Rebecca Dougherty, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
“The Ramble offers some of the Asheville area's best tennis through the Asheville Racquet Club, which has about 10 or 15 courts, four of which are indoor. The club also has a big workout center and it's literally right outside the gate.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“The Ramble has some grand opportunities for people to find a lot and build their own home.”
— Rebecca Dougherty, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“High Vista’s residents enjoy the convenience of the community’s location and the beauty of its natural surroundings. The optional Amenities Association offers access to a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis/pickleball courts, and the Robinson’s Pub restaurant. Chestnut Mountain Golf Club is beautifully sculpted into the center of the community, emphasizing the elements that are unique to a true mountain golfing experience.”
— Sharon Sweeney, Walnut Cove Realty, Broker
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“Kenmure's idyllic grounds make for a special experience and its convenient location to Asheville, Hendersonville, and Greenville provides the perfect home base to be able to explore the surrounding areas”
— Matt Payne, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“An up and coming community as development spreads out from Asheville.”
— Matt Payne, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“Those who live in Champion Hills have convenient access to Hendersonville, a quaint mountain town with good restaurants. It's a little lower in elevation. At Champion Hills, you also have a Tom Fazio-designed golf course right in your backyard.”
— Josh Smith, Walnut Cove Realty, President
“Champion Hills is Tom Fazio's hometown golf course—he actually lives in Hendersonville. It's a great golf course he designed there. ”
— David Bailey, Broker-in-Charge, Walnut Cove Realty
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“From condos to estates, you can find all price points and styles inside these gates.”
— Matt Payne, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
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“Not just for pilots—they are expanding their offerings for all ages and a range of pursuits.”
— Matt Payne, Walnut Cove Realty, Executive Broker
Walnut Cove Realty is a real estate firm representing homeowners and developers in Asheville, North Carolina, and the broader WNC region. We believe everyone deserves to live in a house they love. That’s why we use our knowledge of the area to help buyers find the perfect luxury home in the best gated community—and help sellers maximize their selling price and navigate their home sale from start to finish.
Here’s our promise to you when you work with us:
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