Buncombe County, North Carolina
Asheville Real Estate and Local Guide
Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina, a Blue Ridge Mountain hub known for its arts scene, historic architecture, and tourism anchored by the Biltmore Estate. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Asheville best.
About the area
Living in Asheville, NC
Nicknamed the "Land of the Sky".
The housing market
Homes in Asheville
- About 50.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 57% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $411,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Asheville home
Biltmore Estate
The largest privately owned house in the United States
Grove Park Inn
Historic resort hotel on Sunset Mountain overlooking the city
Basilica of St. Lawrence
Historic Catholic basilica known for its large self-supporting tile dome
Blue Ridge Parkway
Scenic national parkway that runs along the edge of the city
The North Carolina Arboretum
Public garden and research arboretum near the Blue Ridge Parkway
Neighborhoods
Asheville areas to know
Montford
Historic residential district and neighborhood near downtown
Biltmore Village
Historic village district near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate
River Arts District
Riverfront arts and studio district along the French Broad River
Kenilworth
Residential neighborhood south of downtown
Grove Park
Historic residential neighborhood near the Grove Park Inn
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.