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Penrose is a rural enclave near hiking and water recreation
In the valley of the French Broad River sits Penrose, a rural Western North Carolina community on the doorstep of two popular hiking areas. “It’s not crowded,” says Christy Voso, who lives in Penrose and is a broker with Petit Properties. “You’ve got a lot of farmland because the French Broad River flows through the area, so there’s a lot of land that can't be developed. It’ll remain rural.” The French Broad River is only one reason why outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to this area; the others include Dupont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Penrose has a secluded feel, but stores and restaurants in Brevard are around 7 miles away.
Penrose is a rural community in western North Carolina.
The French Broad River offers great summer fun for Penrose residents.
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Outdoor recreation in forests and the French Broad River
“The biggest draw is mountain biking and hiking because it’s really close to Dupont State Recreational Forest and Pisgah National Forest,” Voso says. DuPont has over 80 miles of mountain trails that are known for their waterfalls, some of which were featured in movies like “The Hunger Games” and “The Last of the Mohicans.” Pisgah also has hiking trails and is home to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic road that runs the length of the Blue Ridge Mountains and leads to some of the area’s most popular hikes. The French Broad River is known for fly fishing, tubing and paddle sports.
Penrose residents enjoy the bike friendly roads in the area.
There are many great hiking trails at the Pisgah National Forest, near Penrose, NC.
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Ranch-style homes with pasture and mountain views
Houses near Crab Creek and the French Broad River sit in a pasture-filled valley where ranch-style homes have views of the surrounding mountains. On average, properties are around a half-acre, though some are over 5 acres. The rest of Penrose is mountainous, and narrow, steep roads lead to cabin-style homes with peaked ceilings, exposed rafters and wood interiors. These often have views of the surrounding ranges and valley below, and they are usually on forested lots that give privacy from neighbors. Prices typically range from around $370,000 to $750,000. Manufactured houses can cost between $200,000 and $460,000, and undeveloped land usually ranges from around $20,000 to $220,000.
Some homes sit on elevated plots of land in Penrose.
Manufactured houses make up a large percentage of properties in Penrose.
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The annual DuPont Forest Festival
On National Public Lands Day each September, nature lovers head to DuPont State Recreational Forest for the DuPont Forest Festival. The event has food trucks and yoga sessions at the Guion Farm Area, and the volunteer group Friends of DuPont Forest hosts group hikes and bike rides.
There are also plenty of food trucks in Penrose, NC.
The Dupont State Forest is a common destination for locals and visitors near Penrose.
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Stores and restaurants are a short drive away
Penrose is a residential area a short drive from amenities. Dollar General on U.S. Route 64 is the closest place for groceries, but there are more options a few miles away where Route 64 meets U.S. Route 276. Here, Hawg Wild Smokehouse & Taproom serves barbecue plates and sandwiches, while Sora Japanese Restaurant offers sushi and bento boxes. The Hub is a locally owned spot for bikes and outdoor gear. Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement are also close. Grocery stores like Ingles Market and Aldi are in Brevard.
Sora and Hawg Wild offer great eateries just outside of Penrose.
Penrose residents can buy outdoor equipment and gear at the Hub.
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B-rated public schools and a sought-after charter school
Kids can attend Pisgah Forest Elementary, which receives a B-minus from Niche, and then go to Brevard Middle, which receives a B-plus. The A-minus-rated Brevard Academy nearby is an alternative option for elementary and middle schoolers. This public charter school has a lottery system for enrollment. At the B-plus-rated Brevard High, students can join extracurriculars like The Broadcaster, a student-run newspaper that’s been published since 1941.
Pisgah Forest Elementary offers and education to Pre-K and Elementary grades in Penrose, NC.
Students living in Penrose can attend Brevard Middle School.
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Routes to amenities in Brevard and Asheville
Crab Creek Road is Penrose’s main thoroughfare, and U.S. Route 64 is nearby. Brevard is about 7 miles away, and Asheville is a 32-mile drive. Houses of worship here include Holly Springs Baptist Church and Little River Baptist Church. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Transylvania Regional Hospital is around 5 miles away, and Asheville Regional Airport is a 16-mile trip.
Flooding risk in the bottomlands and Hurricane Helene’s impact
The valley near the French Broad River and Crab Creek is at risk for flooding. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused significant flooding here that submerged roads and flooded homes. “All of the bottomlands were flooded, and there were some homes that did flood,” Voso says. “We had some mudslides that no one was anticipating, but everybody's okay.”
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On average, homes in Penrose, Brevard sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Penrose, Brevard over the last 12 months is $460,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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