Nestled in a lush valley and surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains, Asheville is filled with natural and architectural beauty. Asheville has the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture in the region outside of Miami. Its historic downtown features unique shops, galleries, restaurants and bistros that spill out onto the sidewalks. It is a vibrant city day and night.
Begun as a planned community in the 1890s, Biltmore Village was home to supervisors on George Vanderbilt Biltmore House. Located just outside the gates of Biltmore Estate, the charming village now houses more of Ashevilles lovely shops, fine galleries and restaurants.
The nearby mountains provide plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, camping, biking and fishing. Every season offers something beautiful. From wildflowers in spring to autumn's showy displays of leaves changing colors to warm days in summer and sugary snow dusting the higher elevations in winter.
For activities right in the city, Asheville's parks and recreation department, the first nationally accredited municipal recreation department in the nation, offers sports leagues and classes for all ages. City parks provide athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and ball courts. There are 11 recreation centers with senior, summer and after-school programs. Asheville and the surrounding area is home to a number of public and private golf courses where lush fairways, bent grass greens and undulating terrain make the game enjoyable for all. Local festivals and events include Easter Eggstravaganza, Westfest, Fourth of July Celebration, Bele Chere, Asheville Film Festival, Halloween Spooktacular and Downtown After Five.
Both city and county schools show strong SAT scores.
Asheville, NC Real Estate Market: Price Range of Asheville Houses for Sale
Residential real estate in Asheville consists of single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Single-family homes in Trinity Chapel, Northside Estates and Amboy Heights are available starting just below $100,000. Homes in Woodland and Malvern Hills, Harmony and Buffalo Mountains are priced in the $200,000s. Starting in the $300,000s are homes at Sunset Ridge and in the $400,000s they can be found at Montford, Foxfire and Black Mountain Estates. Clear Vista, Norwood Park and Saddle Ridge homes start in the $500,000s and Bennington Oaks, Biltmore Forest, Chunns Grove Heights and Deerhaven homes start in the $600,000s. Homes priced in the $700,000 are available at Sherwood Heights and Elk Mountain Estates. Homes priced from $800,000 are found at Reynolds Mountain, White Oak Ridge and Poplar Ridge.
Condominiums and townhomes are priced from below $100,000 to as much as $1 million. Oakley and Dawnwood units start below $100,000 and Willow Creek and Crowfields have units starting in the high $100,000s. Condominiums and townhomes starting in the $200,000s are available at Pine Cliff, Viewpointe and The Timbers and units starting at $300,000 can be found at Wind in the Oaks, Beaverdam Run and Ardmion Park. Charlotte Street Condominiums are priced in the $400,000s, Biltmore Village is priced from the $500,000s and Crest Mountain units begin in the $600,000s. Reynolds Mountain townhomes start in the $800,000s and there is also land available for custom building.
"Ron E. Armstrong : Your Real Estate Expert in Asheville, North Carolina"
Ron E. Armstrong
Keller Williams Professionals - Asheville 86 Asheland Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or are interested in selling your home, please call Ron today at 828-210-4920 or email Ron@AshevilleAndBeyond.com.
Ron E. Armstrong: Ron wants you to Love Where You Live and he will see that the dream comes true. With over 20 years in the service industry, an extroverted personality and a passion for the Asheville area, Ron is a natural as a REALTOR®.
In addition to his complementary work background, he has been in real estate since 2003 and has lived in the Asheville area since 1996. Ron is highly qualified, and has numerous premier real estate affiliations and certifications; among them are memberships in the National Association of REALTORS®, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the Asheville Board of REALTORS®. He is also an Accredited Buyer Representative®, Certified Residential Specialist® and e-PRO® (Internet Professional) and has earned numerous top agent awards with Keller Williams Professionals.
Service is his specialty, so Ron knows how to listen carefully to your needs and expectations and use your input to facilitate your property search or successfully market your home for sale. Experience in construction and restoration give him a trained eye for each property's structural and aesthetic strengths, helping his clients objectively approach their purchase or sale. With a B.A. in philosophy, Ron places a strong emphasis on integrity and an ethical approach to real estate. In his free time, Ron pursues his interests in the environment, pets, animal welfare, organic gardening, traveling and reading. With a capable, energetic and down-to-earth approach, Ron will deliver your desired results.
Asheville NC Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $324,778 compared to $324,778 the previous week, to remain steady with no change in listing price. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Asheville NC. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Asheville, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Asheville, Asheville neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Asheville to help you find the best home!