Located in Henderson County
The community of Mountain Home sits about 4 miles north of Hendersonville, the county seat, boasting abundant forests and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With a population of about 3,500, this area offers a quieter mountain lifestyle only 20 miles from Asheville.
The housing stock here is varied, stretching from cottages built nearly 100 years ago to New Traditional houses built recently. Given its location – in the mountains, but close to a metro – prices here can vary widely. Smaller homes range from around $200,000 to around $450,000, while larger homes can quickly climb to almost $1 million. Mountain Home is mostly suburban, but the combination of trees and empty lots gives much of the community a rural feel.
Henderson County Public Schools serves the community and earns a B-plus rating on Niche. The district includes thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools and five high schools. The schools assigned to most of the community are A-minus-rated Mills River Elementary, A-minus-rated Rugby Middle and B-plus-rated West Henderson High. Kids at West Henderson High can choose from multiple clubs, which include an E-Sports team, Future Farmers of America, and Skills USA for students enrolled in carpentry, drafting or masonry courses.
Residents head to nearby Hendersonville for Walmart, Aldi and Lowe’s. Hendersonville’s walkable downtown area is fun for dining out. Shaelagh Higgins, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners, says locally owned West First is popular for dinner. “They have a woodfire oven, and they make the most amazing pastas and pizzas,” she says. Higgins, who lives in downtown Hendersonville, also recommends Postero, which serves New American dishes and craft cocktails. Breweries, local boutiques and sweet shops also line downtown streets.
Hikers head to Perry N. Rudnick Art & Nature Trail to experience art in the wild. Golfers can tee off at the private Hendersonville Country Club. Soon, Hendersonville will see the opening of the Ecusta Trail, a 19-mile walking and cycling path along the old rail line along the Davidson River. “There will be shops and restaurants popping up alongside it,” Higgins says. “You’ll be able to hop off your bike and have a local beer.”
Residents can find the post office within Mountain Home along Asheville Highway and other services like banks and gas stations in Hendersonville or nearby Balfour. The closest hospital is AdventHealth Hendersonville, less than 4 miles away.
Locals gather each May for Hendersonville Wine & Cider Scene, which celebrates local cuisine, wines and ciders with tastings, food trucks, orchard hikes and pairing dinners.
Public transportation is limited; there are two Apple County Public Transit bus stops along Asheville Highway, which leads to Hendersonville. Most residents take Asheville Highway by car to get to Hendersonville to the south and Fletcher to the north. Asheville Highway also leads to Interstate 26, which connects to Asheville. The Asheville Regional Airport is about 6 miles away.
Mountain Home enjoys mild winters with temperatures in the high 40s and low 50s, and warm summers in the high 80s. “The weather is amazing here. The seasons are soft, they flow into each other,” Higgins says. While the area suffered flooding and other damage during Hurricane Helene in 2024, severe weather is “out of the ordinary for us,” she says.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Brad Puffer
Keller Williams Professionals
(828) 760-8843
125 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$588,000 Price
Julie Tallman
EXP Realty LLC
(828) 672-6132
136 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$250,100 Price
Julie May
Keller Williams Professionals
(828) 519-5903
98 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$65,000 Price
Laura Flores
NextHome WNC Realty
(828) 675-7728
62 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$549,000 Price
Marilyn Varnes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
(828) 655-7446
52 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$180,000 Price
Nathan Smith
Heartwood Realty LLC
(828) 759-5344
34 Total Sales
1 in Mountain Home
$549,000 Price
On average, homes in Mountain Home, NC sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain Home, NC over the last 12 months is $512,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
