A spirited city center presenting modern architecture mixed with gothic and art deco, Asheville is a fantastic place to live! Dubbed as the “Paris of the South,” Asheville’s downtown has an excellent diversity of cuisine, museums, street performers, festivals, and culture. 

Mostly 1920s and 1930s bungalows, with a growing splash of modern homes, this area is located just North of the Five-Points area. It is located in close proximity to UNCA,  which is the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the UNC system and home to a variety of public events and concerts. It is bordered on the south by Asheville’s beautiful Botanical Gardens, as well.

Oakley is a section of town that is up-and-coming, near Biltmore Village and framed by River Ridge Mall, Interstate 40 and Sweeten Creek Road. It began as a tight-knit, religious community in the days of steam engines and dairy cows. Today, Oakley is experiencing new home building and an influx of people of diverse backgrounds.  A few old institutions remain, including the Oakley Food Center and Oakley Elementary.

The Swannanoa Valley has been a pathway for animals and humans for more than 12,000 years as they crossed the Blue Ridge over the Catawba River headwaters or through the Swannanoa Gap. It was one of the main routes taken by frontiersmen and pioneers making their way west. Situated in the Valley between east Asheville and Black Mountain, now home to a small, private liberal arts college, Warren Wilson, boasting a curriculum that combines academics, work, and service. 

Home to Beaver Lake, popular for fishing, boating, and paddleboarding. Lakeside trails bring joggers and dog walkers, with  nature paths through the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. The meandering streets showcase homes in a mix of architectural styles, including Tudor Revival and Cape Cod.

 A small town bordering the French Broad River, which arose during the era of the railroad. It consists of many smaller bungalows which have recently undergone a wave of revival as Asheville’s population has boomed. The town features lots of boutique shopping opportunities, a bustling greenway, and a chance to enjoy some boating and adventures.

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Once an industrial zone east of the railroad tracks that had a flood of aging and empty warehouses, it became a mecca for artists and crafts folks looking for cheaper rent and larger spaces. Situated just southwest of Downtown, it borders over a mile of the French Broad River. Currently, it houses over 200 studios, 2 breweries, and a cidery, along with a menagerie of other businesses.

Candler is an unincorporated mountain community in Hominy Valley, between Asheville and Canton. An easy drive from Asheville, it still features some more rural sites and farmland. At its highest peak is Mt. Pisgah, towering over the Blue Ridge Parkway and showcasing some of the best views around. 

Residents of Five Points have the benefit of being within walking distance to great grocers, restaurants, and the Moog Music Factory, where Moog Music synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments are made. Sidewalks line many of this neighborhood’s streets, making it very walkable to the local amenities.

This up-and-coming neighborhood sits just below Downtown Asheville, sandwiched between Kenilworth and French Broad Avenue. A very new, trendy and compact area, it is a recharged industrial area with almost a dozen craft breweries and taprooms. Most residences are brand-new Condos and Loft-styled Townhomes.

Situated among one of Asheville's most lush urban forests, featuring 80-year-old oak trees lining its municipal golf course, Beverly Hills offers a walkable, bikeable, reasonably-priced neighborhood with a real sense of community. Bordered by Tunnel Road and Swannanoa River it is located in great proximity to an abundance of  retail amenities, just minutes to downtown Asheville and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Known as the Front Porch of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain is located 15 miles east of Asheville. It is a small town with a charming, walkable downtown, a thriving arts and crafts scene, and fantastic access to incredible outdoor adventure. The town was once home to Black Mountain College, one of the most highly-respected and innovative experimental art colleges in the U.S. Today it remains an artist mecca with multiple galleries showcasing some of the region’s best southern Appalachian arts and crafts.

 Located just a few miles north of the bustling downtown area, it is one of the first areas to  be settled in the area. Largely pastoral, thanks to the carving of the once-ferocious Beaverdam Creek, it is home to many historical farmhouses and log cabins. 

 Originally a pioneer town with settlers landing in the 1700s, it now boasts a charming downtown center with restaurants, shopping, and art studios. Lake Louise Park is a great place for all, with a trail, picnic area, playground, shelters, and fitness area. Both historical and modern homes can be seen when passing through the streets.

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Located in South Asheville, partially in the Pisgah National Forest and adjacent to the NC Arboretum and the Blue Ridge Parkway, this area of town boasts the Bent Creek Forest and Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. It's a popular biking and camping spot, complete with a lake and sandy beach. This area began as a self-sufficient, Episcopal community. Currently, it is home to a wide-range of single-family styled-homes, ideally located just minutes to outdoor recreation and commercial amenities.

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains on the Pigeon River and a mere 20 miles from downtown Asheville, Canton is an historic mill town with tons of character. Lower cost of living than its westward counterparts, Canton is quickly becoming a thriving community. Highlighted by a quaint downtown, with a historic paper mill. The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, an Asheville-based land trust, has been helping to green up the Canton hillsides and recently purchased 54 acres in the Beaverdam community. Canton will become a destination for outdoor recreation.

Located just north of downtown Asheville, Montford showcases unique Queen Anne, Arts and Crafts, and Colonial Revival homes. Each summer, the Montford Park Players bring crowds to Hazel Robinson Amphitheater for their weekend summer theater program. Part of Montford is in the National Register of Historic Places. 

This quiet, residential neighborhood is notable for diverse 1920s architecture, with Art and Crafts bungalows and Tudor Revival cottages along meandering streets. Kenilworth Park has tennis courts and picnic tables. Casual chain restaurants are clustered on nearby Tunnel Road, while the Asheville Mall offers well-known brands and local artisan stalls.

Haw Creek was named for the native Black Haw shrub that grew more profusely over the years. Haw Creek extends along Tunnel Rd, from I240 to Maple Springs.  Haw Creek was settled in the early 1800s as  a farming community. With access into and out of the valley available only on the south end, the community’s traffic is primarily residents. While it is rural in character, it is within 15 minutes of the Asheville Mall, Blue Ridge Parkway, downtown Asheville and main highways.

 This area began when Edwin Grove envisioned a vast resort, for those looking to get away from it all, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There bloomed what is now known as the Grove Park Inn, surrounded by cozy streets and stately homes, some dating back to the early 1900s. 

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 Located just north of downtown Asheville, on the western side of Sunset Mountain, this affluent neighborhood boasts some of the best city and mountain views around. 

A trendy residential area encompassing the area of Asheville west of I-240, between Patton Avenue and the French Broad River. Enjoy boutique shopping, craft breweries, cool music venues, and eclectic dining choices. Picnicking, hiking, biking, roller skating are all popular past-times at Carrier Park and French Broad River Park. With an abundance of 1920s bungalows, this area has experienced a resurgence in popularity among younger people who appreciate all of the surrounding amenities.

With more than 650 homes, Biltmore Lake is a planned community just west of Asheville.  Set within more than 1,000 acres, it features miles of forest and lake trails, as well as access to canoeing, fishing, and tennis.