Woodfin Homes for Rent

Woodfin, bordered by the French Broad River, offers expansive wetlands, flourishing green spaces, and impressive views of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This former mill town is growing due to its outdoor attractions, laid-back lifestyle, and proximity to downtown Asheville. The French Broad River is a significant draw, offering fishing for smallmouth bass, muskie, trout, and catfish, as well as opportunities for kayaking and hiking. The Woodfin Greenway and Blueway project will add 5 miles of greenway trails, expand Riverside Park by 4 acres, and install a river wave for whitewater paddling and surfing, aiming for completion by summer 2024. Homes in Woodfin vary from mountainous modern mansions to mobile homes, with new subdivisions offering freshly built homes among the trees. Driveways and garages are common due to the town's winding roads. Shopping is somewhat limited, but there are pockets of restaurants, stores, and businesses throughout town. Nearby Reynolds Village offers a mix of retail, restaurants, and services in an open-air environment. Local dining favorites include Salt Face Mule Brewing Co., known for its miniature golf course and house-made brews, and The Village Porch, a sports bar with a revamped menu and family trivia nights. Woodfin is primarily car-dependent, with limited pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and bus routes. Key roads like Elk Mountain Road connect residents to essential services and Interstate 26, which links to Asheville and its regional airport, just 16 miles away. Despite some residents petitioning for de-annexation, Woodfin remains a community with a strong sense of neighborly support.