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Zirconia has evolved from a mining community to a rural hideaway in western North Carolina
Nestled among the mountains of western North Carolina, Zirconia started as a sparsely populated community until a local mining rush arrived in the 1870s. The extraction of Zircon, a type of gemstone, was heavily prevalent as Thomas Edison found the mineral useful in his early light bulbs, and the activity gave the community its name. Mining stopped in the 1900s, and the area has since become a haven for outdoor attractions, camps and rural living. Today, most properties are spread out among the hills, giving homeowners large lots with oaks and pines overhead. Multiple properties also back onto the 65-acre Lake Summit, with private finishing and boating docks in the back of homes or decks that hang over properties into the water.
A mix of housing styles with HOAs present
Homes in Zirconia can range from $300,000 to $700,000, but some properties can reach above $1 million. Ranch-styles, bungalows and New Traditional homes are the most common. Multiple plots of land are also available. Some properties can be overseen by a homeowners' association. Houses remain on the market for 84 days, longer than the national average of 48 days. “(Zirconia is) not as expensive but still close to Hendersonville,” says Dee Gambrell, a Realtor with Bluaxis Realty, who sells in the area. Gambrell noted that the community has attracted a “good mix” of retirees and families.
The locale has a lower flood risk, with local maps only showing the areas around Lake Summit being prone to flooding. Zirconia also has a lower rate of crime, receiving a 1 on the CAP Index Crime Score, lower than the national average of 4.
Public schools outside of Zirconia
Students start at Hillandale Elementary School, which has a B grade on Niche and offers childcare services, or Atkinson Elementary, which has a B-plus. They continue to B-rated Flat Rock Middle School and East Henderson High School, which also has a B. Blue Ridge Community College is in Flat Rock and has a B.
Lake Summit, camps and a country club
Lake Summit spans over 65 acres and has small boat launches, swimming holes and fishing spots. Tuxedo Park features a playground, walking trail and multipurpose field.
Multiple children’s summer camps are based in the area. Falling Creek Camp is a camp only for boys and offers father-son weekends. Camp Green Cove is girls only and has been operating in the area since 1945. Skytop Apple Orchard has been in nearby Flat Rock since 1982 and is open from late July through early December.
Kenmure Country Club is a private facility and features a 6,500-yard golf course and rentable event spaces.
Local dining spots and shopping in Hendersonville
Zirconia has a few local dining spots, including The Chuckwagon, a food truck that serves barbecue plates and sandwiches. Orr’s Family Restaurant in East Flat Rock serves burgers, sandwiches and breakfast items. Hendersonville offers more culinary options, including Arabella Breakfast and Brunch and Brandy’s on Main, which serves steaks, seafood and salads.
The area does have a Dollar Store near Lake Summit. However, grocery stores, including Fresh Market and Publix, are in Hendersonville, along with other big-box retailers. Pardee Hospital is 6 miles north in Hendersonville.
U.S. 25 and airport connections
U.S. Route 25 runs through the southern edge of the community and connects to Asheville and Greenville, South Carolina. Asheville Regional Airport is 18 miles north.
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On average, homes in Zirconia, Flat Rock sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Zirconia, Flat Rock over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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