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Safest Neighborhoods in Buncombe County, NC

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    Weaverville

    Weaverville, NC, near Asheville, offers a small-town atmosphere with diverse dining options, craft breweries, and highly rated schools. Lake Louise Park provides outdoor recreation, and local events enrich community life.

    • Average Value

      $579K

    • List Price

      $92K - $1.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      8 Listings

    Weaverville
  • Bent Creek

    Bent Creek

    The rural Asheville suburb of Bent Creek is an attractive destination nestled into the mountains of western North Carolina. This community of nearly 2,000 offers enviable access to parks, forest trails, waterfront adventures and more. “The typical Bent Creek buyer is here because they are outdoors enthusiasts,” says Mahalia Kennedy of Appalachian

    • Average Value

      $503K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Bent Creek
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    Avery Creek

    Avery Creek, NC, near Asheville, offers scenic homes and access to Pisgah National Forest. Residents enjoy local dining, parks, and highly rated schools. The area has a lower crime rate than the national average.

    • Average Value

      $594K

    • List Price

      $153K - $2.3M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      10 Listings

    Avery Creek
  • Walnut Cove

    Walnut Cove

    Walnut Cove in Arden blends luxury living with natural beauty near Pisgah National Forest. This gated community boasts European-inspired homes, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and scenic trails, just 15 miles from Asheville.

    • Average Value

      $1.40M

    • List Price

      $266K - $487K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      2 Listings

    Walnut Cove
  • Montreat

    Montreat

    Montreat, NC, near Asheville, provides a slow-paced lifestyle with scenic homes, Lookout Trail, and Robert Lake Park. Nearby Black Mountain offers dining and shopping. Buncombe County Schools are rated favorably.

    • Average Value

      $856K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Montreat
  • Fairview

    Fairview

    Fairview, NC is a tranquil Blue Ridge Mountain community near Asheville. Single-family homes with mountain views are common. The area has highly rated schools, local breweries, and WNC Cheese Trail stops.

    • Average Value

      $665K

    • List Price

      $59K - $2.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      8 Listings

    Fairview
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    Black Mountain

    Black Mountain, NC, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers scenic views and outdoor adventures. Its charming downtown features art galleries and diverse dining. Highly rated schools attract families to this mountain getaway.

    • Average Value

      $558K

    • List Price

      $163K - $2.8M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      9 Listings

    Black Mountain
  • Sandy Mush

    Sandy Mush

    For centuries, residents of Sandy Mush have lived off the land. First, it was the Cherokee people, then it was European settlers in the 1800s who, according to oral history, coined the name Sandy Mush after trekking up Sandy Mush Creek to establish a camp. Today, this northwest Buncombe County community is home to generational farmers with a

    • Average Value

      $550K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Sandy Mush
  • Leicester

    Leicester

    While the pronunciation of Leicester is a heated debate, with some saying “Les-ter” and others saying “Lei-ses-ter,” many agree on the community’s main draws. The Buncombe County enclave offers country living and mountain views in the rolling hills northwest of Asheville. “There are lots of farmers out there,” says Alexandra Schrank , a Realtor with Re/Max

    • Average Value

      $482K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Leicester
  • Barnardsville

    Barnardsville

    Barnardsville is a western North Carolina destination nestled amid the Blue Ridge Mountains about 20 miles from Asheville. This sparsely populated community of around 500 is not exactly a one-horse town – it has a post office, a fire department and a well-rated elementary school – but it does offer a peaceful country setting. Residents have

    • Average Value

      $431K

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      0 Listings

    Barnardsville
  • Swannanoa

    Swannanoa

    Swannanoa, NC, a close-knit Blue Ridge Mountain community, offers scenic views and outdoor activities in Pisgah National Forest. The town features established neighborhoods and hosts summer music events at Grovemont Park.

    • Average Value

      $427K

    • List Price

      $165K - $2.2M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      5 Listings

    Swannanoa