500 Lynn Cove Road, Asheville
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC. brentcrowell@kw.com
828-674-0900
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Estates, gated communities and mountain-view homes, guided by Cricket Benfer, a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist with more than 30 years in real estate. Asheville's luxury market spans historic neighborhoods minutes from downtown, gated communities near Biltmore Park, and mountain estates with acreage and long views, and Cricket's team helps buyers choose the setting as carefully as the house.
Asheville luxury real estate spans historic neighborhoods such as Grove Park and Montford, the Town of Biltmore Forest, gated communities including The Ramble and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, and mountain estates with acreage and views. Redfin's January 2026 data put the median sale price of Asheville's luxury tier near $1.9 million.
An incorporated town of about 2.9 square miles, established in 1923, set between the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the City of Asheville. It has its own town services, Greenwood Park and Rosebank Park, and an estimated population of about 1,300. See Biltmore Forest homes for sale
A gated community with direct access to Biltmore Park Town Square. The name does not always match the municipality of each address, so we confirm the town, taxes and services for any home in this area before you tour. See The Ramble homes for sale
Grove Park was platted as one of Asheville's first planned suburbs, laid out with curving streets, parks and mature trees in place of a grid. The Grove Park, Proximity Park and Sunset Terrace areas are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the architecture reflects the English-derived Craftsman style shaped by Richard Sharp Smith, the Biltmore Estate's supervising architect. It sits in North Asheville, with views of the mountains and the Grove Park Inn. See Grove Park homes for sale
A national and local historic district just north of downtown, founded in 1893. Its streets hold Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes, along with several bed and breakfast inns, and the architecture ranges across more than half a dozen styles. It suits buyers who value character and a short trip to downtown. See Montford homes for sale
A ridge above downtown Asheville, where Town Mountain Road runs about seven miles from town to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Homes range from renovated mid-century houses to newer estates, and many overlook the mountains and the city. The area includes Town Mountain Preserve, a gated community of estate lots. The roads are steep and winding, and higher elevations see more snow and ice, so check access in winter before you buy. See Town Mountain homes for sale
Biltmore Park Town Square gives buyers shops, restaurants and a gathering place close to home, and the airport and the interstate are close by. Our guides to living in Arden and the best suburbs of Asheville compare the options around it. See Biltmore Park homes for sale | See Arden homes for sale
A gated golf community in the Arden area. See The Cliffs at Walnut Cove homes for sale
Different neighborhoods offer different combinations of privacy, maintenance, architectural character, and convenience. We can help you compare those trade-offs before scheduling private showings.
| Area | Setting | Known for | Ask before you buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltmore Forest | Incorporated town of about 2.9 square miles, between the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville | Established estates, its own parks and town services | Town taxes and services |
| The Ramble | Gated community with access to Biltmore Park Town Square | Gated living close to Town Square | Which municipality the address is in |
| Grove Park | North Asheville planned suburb with curving streets and National Register areas | Craftsman architecture and views of the Grove Park Inn | The age and updates of the home |
| Montford | Historic district just north of downtown, founded 1893 | Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes, bed and breakfast inns | What approvals exterior changes need |
| Town Mountain | Ridge above downtown Asheville | Mountain and city views, estate lots | Winter access and road grade |
| The Cliffs at Walnut Cove | Gated golf community in the Arden area | Golf and community amenities | Membership and fees |
Asheville's setting in Buncombe County places city amenities close to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown offers restaurants, galleries, and performance venues; the River Arts District is home to working artists and creative businesses. Outdoor options include the French Broad River Greenway and public parks. The Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway are enduring regional landmarks. For parks, trails, and galleries, confirm current access before visiting.
Asheville sits at about 2,130 feet and averages about 10 inches of snow a year, but the elevation and exposure of an individual home can change the picture from one street to the next. Our guide to the cost of living in Asheville covers what to budget, and our post on whether Asheville is a good place to retire covers the trade-offs.
Start with the interactive property map to explore available homes, then consider factors that may not be obvious in listing photos: access roads, lot orientation, views, maintenance, community rules, and proximity to the places you visit most. Our Asheville real estate market report can help you review current listings and recent sales.
Mountain properties raise questions that a flat lot never does. Before you commit, check:
There is no single price at which a home becomes luxury in Asheville. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing uses sales of $1,000,000 and above as one benchmark for its designations, and Redfin's January 2026 data put the median sale price of Asheville's luxury tier near $1.9 million. Citywide, Redfin lists a median sale price of about $499,000. What defines luxury here is as much the setting as the number: acreage, privacy, mountain views, craftsmanship and the community around the home.
Cricket Benfer is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and a GUILD Elite member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, with more than 30 years of experience. Meet Cricket.
Buying a luxury home in North Carolina follows a clear sequence. Here is how it works:
Moving from out of state? Our guide to Asheville vs Hendersonville compares two popular choices, and we are glad to talk through the timing with you.
Successful luxury marketing begins with understanding the property and its likely buyer. Cricket Benfer brings more than 30 years of real estate experience to a tailored approach combining informed pricing, professional visual presentation, targeted exposure, and personal representation. Learn more about selling with Asheville Luxury Brokers, or request a private consultation to discuss your home and timing.
For buyers: We compare neighborhoods on privacy, maintenance, character and convenience, arrange private showings, and guide you through due diligence and closing. Out-of-state buyers get full remote support.
For sellers: Pricing grounded in comparable sales, professional photography and video, and targeted marketing to qualified buyers locally, nationally and internationally. Learn more about selling with Asheville Luxury Brokers
There is no single line. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing uses sales of $1,000,000 and above as one benchmark, and Redfin's January 2026 data put the median sale price of Asheville's luxury tier near $1.9 million. In practice, acreage, views, privacy and location matter as much as price.
It depends on what you want. Biltmore Forest and The Ramble are close to Biltmore Park and the Biltmore Estate, Grove Park and Montford are historic neighborhoods north of downtown, Town Mountain offers elevated views above the city, and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is a gated golf community in the Arden area.
Prices vary widely with the setting. Redfin's January 2026 data put the median sale price of Asheville's luxury tier near $1.9 million. Citywide, Redfin lists a median sale price of about $499,000. Because the range is so wide, compare actual listings in the area and price range you are considering rather than averages.
Yes. The Ramble Biltmore Forest and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove are gated communities, and Town Mountain Preserve is a gated community of estate lots. Biltmore Forest is an incorporated town.
Asheville averages about 10 inches of snow a year, based on 1991-2020 climate normals. For a mountain home, the driveway grade, who maintains the road and how quickly you can reach a main road matter as much as the forecast.
You secure financing, tour and make an offer, then complete a due diligence period that includes inspections and the appraisal, followed by a title search and a closing handled by an attorney. Our home buying process section above walks through each step.
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