Country living meets suburban convenience in scenic Hoopers Creek
Hoopers Creek offers a taste of country living just 5 miles east of Fletcher and less than 15 miles south of Asheville. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, natural vistas are rarely out of sight. The verdant scenery grows richer to the west, sprawling across the foothills of Bearwallow Mountain. “There are gently rolling hills, pastures, walking trails; it’s gorgeous,” says local Realtor Joshua Masella with Mossy Oak Properties Carolina Timber & Realty. “People like that remote feeling, even if they are really close to town.”
A variety of homes and lot sizes with mountain views
This community has a variety of homes and a median sale price of around $350,000. On the east side, the Addison Creek subdivision, developed in the early 2000s, features Minimal Traditional modular houses on modest lots. It feels much more suburban than the rest of the community, where custom-built midcentury homes are typically surrounded by a few acres of woods or farmland. Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes are popular. Many properties feature backyard mountain views.
Local public schools and a private option in Fletcher
Hoopers Creek is served by Henderson County Public Schools, which earns an overall B-plus on Niche. Fletcher Elementary is also graded B-plus. Apple Valley Middle and North Henderson High are both graded B. The high school, home of the Knights, has a robust offering of sports, including tennis, baseball, softball, volleyball and golf. Veritas Christian Academy is less than 5 miles away. The private school earns an A and is a popular choice for faith-based, K-12 education.
A community, the nearest park and the closest hiking trail
Community events, gatherings and classes are occasionally held at the Hoopers Creek Community Center. The quaint brick building is located on Hoopers Creek Road, right in front of the local fire station. For sports facilities, Bill Moore Community Park is the closest choice. It’s about 5 miles away, with tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, as well as five ballfields, a dog park, a playground, a disc golf course and a paved trail along the scenic Cane Creek. Bearwallow Mountain Trail is the nearest hike. Wildflowers bloom along the path when the weather’s warm. Visitors can view the surrounding mountains, Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah, from the summit.
Shopping and dining in the community and minutes away in Fletcher
Hoopers Creek is home to a handful of businesses. On Mills Gap Road, there’s Dollar General for essentials, odds and ends. Black Bear Coffee Co. and Hoopers Creek Wine Market share a parking lot across the street from a gas station. Toward the countryside, Souther Williams Vineyard hosts live music and food trucks every weekend. The family-owned boutique vineyard features beautiful landscaping, a rustic tasting room and Blue Ridge Mountain views. As for grocery shopping and other errand runs, Ingles is about 3 miles east at the intersection of Mills Gap Road and Fletcher’s main commercial corridor, U.S. Route 25. Next to it, Fletcher Village Bakery sells fresh pastries, brick-oven-baked breads and light café fare.
Only 5 miles from the nearest hospital and airport, about 20 miles from Asheville
Hoopers Creek is about a 5-mile drive from the nearest hospital, AdventHealth Henderson. It’s also about 5 miles from the closest ramp onto Interstate 26 and Asheville Regional Airport. Asheville is just under 20 miles north, and drivers only need two roads to get there. Mills Gap Road intersects U.S. Route 25 and U.S. Route 25A, which converge just south of downtown Asheville.
Written By
Micaela Willoughby
