Buncombe County Real Estate

Buncombe County Real Estate

Buncombe County: A Haven in the Heart of North Carolina

Nestled in the picturesque state of North Carolina, Buncombe County is a true gem that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban conveniences. Located in the western part of the state, this county is home to the vibrant city of Asheville, known for its thriving arts scene, bustling downtown, and stunning mountain views.

Buncombe County boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. The county was officially established in 1791 and was named after Edward Buncombe, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War. Today, it is one of the most populous counties in North Carolina, attracting residents and visitors alike with its diverse offerings.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Buncombe County. The county is surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, providing endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. The iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic drive that winds through the mountains, runs through the county, offering breathtaking views at every turn.

In addition to its natural beauty, Buncombe County is also known for its vibrant cultural scene. Asheville, the county seat, is a haven for artists, musicians, and performers. The city is home to numerous art galleries, theaters, and music venues, ensuring there is always something exciting happening.

For those seeking a place to call home, Buncombe County offers a wide range of real estate options. From charming historic homes in Asheville's historic districts to modern condos with stunning mountain views, there is something to suit every taste and budget.

Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, immerse yourself in arts and culture, or find your dream home, Buncombe County has it all. Come and experience the magic of this vibrant county in the heart of North Carolina.

Newest Listings in Buncombe County

$112,900
4408011 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
First ever listed this lovely private lot located just minutes from downtown Asheville, Candler shopping centers enjoying some great privacy on this amazing lot with stunning views just shy of an acre in size. Open use zoning where you can have so many options for building your private home or development for your family community. All building requirements must be approved by Buncombe County Planning. Come get your house plans ready with your builder.

130 Old Candler Town Road, Candler

Listing courtesy of Blueblaze Real Estate Group LLC. rhoke317@gmail.com
$500,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4400757 MLS ⋅ 1,488 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
BEAUTY, BIRDS, & BUTTERFLIES! Calling all nature lovers! Rare opportunity in beautiful Timbersong! It's hard to believe this country retreat rests in a sweet spot just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville! Enjoy being greeted by a gorgeous wall of south facing windows that accentuate the year round scenic views! Do you love outdoor living? The nearly 1000 sq ft deck brings the outside in and offers multiple seating areas for relaxing. This accessible home on a level over half acre lot comes complete with mountain views and nearby trails. Everything you need is on ONE LEVEL! Light and bright with multitudes of windows and sun tubes. Cathedral ceilings throughout. Upscale direct vent fireplace with stones and cozy outdoor fire pit. No steps thru the rear, no carpet, beautiful easy care floor throughout. 8 x 16 storage shed could make a great workshop. Upgrades include high end appliances including a six burner gas range with dual ovens, a whole house filtration system, and an encapsulated crawl space. Close to popular Weaverville. Pristine, move in ready home! Furnishings negotiable. Schedule your showing today! This one will go fast!

4 Timbersong Drive, Weaverville

Listing courtesy of Cornerstone Real Estate Cons.. Joanne.topproducer@gmail.com
$625,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4408866 MLS ⋅ 1,879 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
Get ready to enjoy the serenity and exceptional amenities of Beaverdam Run in this conveniently located, single-level condo. The spacious home features a large living room with vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace, a welcoming dining area, and a spacious kitchen any chef will enjoy, complete with a comfortable breakfast nook. The roomy primary bedroom suite offers a walk-in shower and jetted tub, while a second bedroom provides plenty of space for guests. Step outside onto the large wrap around deck, that is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or a meal while enjoying the beautifully manicured grounds surrounding the home. Located just a short walk from the community’s impressive amenities, where you’ll have access to an indoor pool, fitness center, clubhouse, pickleball and tennis courts, scenic trails, Japanese garden, and so much more. All this with the convenience of being just minutes from the shops and restaurants, of North Asheville, downtown Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this condo offers the perfect combination of comfort, recreation, and location. This is one you won’t want to miss!

4 Governors Way, Asheville

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. ShawnLynchWNC@gmail.com
$550,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4406015 MLS ⋅ 1,400 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
Welcome home to 76 Starnes Cove Road, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath charmer in West Asheville where original character and everyday comfort actually coexist. Genuine hardwood floors run through every room, and a wood burning stove anchors the living space. It's the kind of feature that turns a chilly mountain evening into the best part of your day. The updated kitchen is as practical as it is pretty, and clever built in storage throughout keeps daily life organized without sacrificing an inch of charm. The sunroom might be the room that wins you over. Bright and usable year round, it's ready to be a reading nook, a plant haven, or the place your morning coffee gets a serious upgrade. From there, step out to the spacious back deck and a roomy, private backyard with space for gardens, a fire pit, or nothing at all but a quiet Sunday afternoon. A wraparound driveway keeps parking easy, a rare perk on a lot this generous. The location delivers, too. You're minutes to the restaurants, breweries, and galleries of Haywood Road, an easy hop to downtown, and a straight shot to the Blue Ridge Parkway when the mountains call.

76 Starnes Cove Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC. hellofriendsca@kw.com
$1,900,000
4407440 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Check out the website! sand-branch-falls.vercel.app There are properties you purchase, and there are places that become part of your family's story. Hidden among the mountains of Black Mountain lies approximately 176 acres of pristine Blue Ridge wilderness where cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear springs, bold creeks, mature hardwood forests, and panoramic mountaintop vistas create an experience few properties can offer. Miles of private roads wind through the landscape, revealing multiple spectacular homesites with long-range views in every direction. Whether your vision is a private family estate, an exclusive mountain retreat, luxury cabins, conservation land, or a thoughtfully planned development, this property offers a canvas unlike anything else on the market. The existing 3-bedroom home provides a comfortable base while your vision unfolds, but the true masterpiece is the land itself where every ridge leads to another breathtaking view, every trail invites exploration, and every season transforms the landscape into something new. Just 20 minutes from Downtown Black Mountain and 33 minutes to Downtown Asheville, this is more than a property; it's an opportunity to own an entire mountain and create a legacy that will endure for generations. Opportunities of this scale, beauty, and potential are extraordinarily rare. Welcome to Sand Branch Falls

35 Lower Sand Branch Road, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of WNC Real Estate Partners. 865-308-6190
$1,100,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4408756 MLS ⋅ 3,028 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Quietly tucked into the trees. Boldly unlike anything else. Scandinavian architecture rises from a wooded hillside in one of West Asheville's most coveted neighborhoods, creating a home that feels as though it was lifted from the pages of Dwell. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered from the dramatic rooflines and minimalist aesthetic to the soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of glass and warm white oak floors that invite the outdoors in. A designer kitchen pairs crisp minimalist cabinetry with premium appliances and an oversized island worthy of everything from dinner parties to lazy Sunday brunches. The spacious living and dining area, anchored by a striking Morso wood-burning stove, is designed for gathering, while the oversized windows overlook an expansive deck and dissolve the boundary between architecture and nature. Slide open the glass doors and coffee on the deck becomes cocktails under the trees. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, there's room to spread out, work from home or host guests in style. Built for the future with GOLD-level GreenBuilt and Energy Star certifications, an EV charging station, and energy-conscious construction, this home delivers modern style without compromise. Just outside your door, discover everything that defines the West Asheville lifestyle. Walk to Malvern Hills Park and the Hominy Creek Greenway, then spend the evening exploring Haywood Road's celebrated restaurants, breweries, galleries and independent shops. Design this distinctive deserves more than a scroll. Come experience it for yourself today.

190 Rumbough Place, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. alyssa@mymosaicrealty.com
$899,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4406273 MLS ⋅ 2,122 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Positioned just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, this thoughtfully designed mountain retreat combines vibrant, artistic interiors with the amenities today's buyers and vacation rental investors are seeking. Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, expansive entertainment areas, and colorful custom design elements create a memorable property that stands out in Asheville's highly desirable market. The home features a private hot tub, cedar sauna, fire pit, expansive game room with pool table, arcade games, air hockey, shuffleboard, poker table, roll-and-score, and additional recreational amenities. A fully equipped kitchen, wraparound deck, covered outdoor living areas, electric fireplace, and custom hand-painted murals further enhance the property's appeal while offering an exceptional indoor-outdoor living experience. Conveniently located near Downtown Asheville, West Asheville, the River Arts District, the Biltmore Estate, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the property provides easy access to the area's renowned dining, breweries, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Offered fully furnished. For the STR investor, this property delivers strong, proven performance in a high-demand submarket. Recent operating history shows average daily rates approaching $500 and annual gross revenue in the six-figure range, with peak months hitting occupancy well above 75%. The property's mix of large-group amenities (sauna, hot tub, arcade-style game room, multiple gathering spaces) positions it to command premium nightly rates against comps in the Asheville, Weaverville, and Leicester submarkets. STR guests are drawn to the area's easy access to Downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, and the Biltmore Estate, along with year-round outdoor recreation on the Blue Ridge Parkway and French Broad River, keeping demand strong across all seasons. Offered fully furnished and STR-ready, it removes the setup lift for a buyer looking to list and start generating income immediately, with minimal capital required beyond acquisition.

322 Goughes Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC. tyler@savvy.realty
$242,000
4405124 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream home on this 1.34-acre mountain homesite featuring spectacular long-range, year-round views. Property improvements include a roughed-in driveway, installed septic system, and well permit, giving you a valuable head start on construction. Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience with easy access to Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Asheville, and endless outdoor recreation. A rare opportunity to own a build-ready lot with incredible Blue Ridge Mountain views.

16 Nellie Bell Lane, Swannanoa

Listing courtesy of GreyBeard Realty. rhonda@greybeardrealty.com
$438,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4408742 MLS ⋅ 1,241 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This is the West Asheville bungalow you've been waiting to hit the market! Flat, easy walk, bike or drive to Haywood Road restaurants and shopping. One-level living with new roof! 3BR/2BA split BR floor plan - great for families or roommates. With the addition of one interior door, the primary BR would make a great homestay suite with separate entrance and small deck. All appliances included. Screened front porch, covered porch off kitchen and lovely side yard. Pull-down stairs to attic and spacious basement for kayaks, tools, etc. Located on a dead-end road with lots of trees. Additional acreage available; please see attached plat. If you are looking to be in West Asheville, this is the one!

57 Dale Street, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Sarver Realty Group, LLC. michelle@sarver-realty.com
$242,000
4405130 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover the perfect place to build on this 1.48-acre homesite in Swannanoa featuring spectacular long-range, year-round mountain views. With a septic system already installed and a well permit in place, this property offers an excellent head start on your dream home. Enjoy privacy, stunning scenery, and a convenient location just minutes from Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Asheville, hiking, biking, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

32 Nellie Bell Lane, Swannanoa

Listing courtesy of GreyBeard Realty. rhonda@greybeardrealty.com
$550,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4382392 MLS ⋅ 1,787 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem offering easy, single-level living in a quiet neighborhood. The open floor plan creates a bright, welcoming flow, complemented by quartz countertops throughout and a cozy gas fireplace. Outside, this home truly shines. Enjoy the inviting front porch, plus an extended back deck that is partially covered featuring a saltwater hot tub, all fully enclosed by a custom 8' woven wood privacy fence for ultimate privacy. The gorgeous yard includes mature perennials and a vegetable garden with raised beds, perfect for the hobby gardener. The expanded driveway offers room for a 3rd car. Inside, retreat to the primary suite with a relaxing soaking tub, and enjoy the comfort of custom blinds throughout. Additional highlights include, a fully encapsulated crawl space, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Don't miss this move-in-ready home on a quiet street in Swannanoa. Furniture negotiable!

25 Linn Garden Lane, Swannanoa

Listing courtesy of Homespun Investment Realty Inc. amyasheville@gmail.com
$375,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4408237 MLS ⋅ 1,208 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
These beautifully remodeled manufactured homes offer a unique opportunity for investors, multi-generational families, or anyone looking for a turnkey property in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable locations. Operating as successful Airbnb rentals, both homes are being sold fully furnished, including all appliances and personal property, making them ready to continue as short-term rentals or move-in ready for family use. Situated on a level, creekfront lot, the property features two freestanding decks overlooking the peaceful creek—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, relaxing with a book, or unwinding in the evening while listening to the soothing sounds of the water. Conveniently located in Arden, you'll enjoy quick access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer. Explore the waterfalls and outdoor recreation of Transylvania County, experience the dining, shopping, and entertainment of Asheville, or visit charming downtown Hendersonville—all just a short drive away. The property is also conveniently located near the Asheville Regional Airport, making travel easy for owners and guests alike. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio with an established short-term rental, create a private retreat for extended family, or own a versatile property in a prime location, this creekfront property offers exceptional value and endless possibilities.

144 Clayton Road, Arden

Listing courtesy of BluAxis Realty. carl@bluaxis.com
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