Town Mountain Asheville Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Living In
Town Mountain
Perched high above downtown Asheville in the clouds, Town Mountain Preserve spans 182 expansive acres with 74 lots, living up to its motto, “Where Asheville Touches the Sky.” The exclusive gated community combines wooded lots with spacious estate properties of up to five acres, featuring underground utilities including natural gas and fiber optic cable.
Town Mountain winds up Beaucatcher Mountain, offering glimpses of sweeping mountain vistas and glittering views of Asheville’s city lights below. Town Mountain Road provides direct access to “America’s Favorite Drive,” the Blue Ridge Parkway, on one side and connects to College Street in the heart of downtown Asheville on its southern side. The Town Mountain neighborhood promises elevated living with effortless access to everyday conveniences!
Town Mountain Homes for Sale
Asheville NC, 44 Woodland Aster Way
- List Price$1,395,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath4
- SqFt2,826
Asheville NC, 100 Big Spring Drive
- List Price$3,295,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed5
- Bath5
- SqFt5,155
Asheville NC, 196 Rockhold Drive
- List Price$750,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath3
- SqFt1,826
Asheville NC, 91 Rice Branch Road
- List Price$695,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath2
- SqFt1,930
Asheville NC, 208 Skycliff Drive
- List Price$9,950,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed5
- Bath6
- SqFt7,286
Asheville NC, 14 Twinflower Trail
- List Price$1,699,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath5
- SqFt3,894
Asheville NC, 35 Peach Knob Drive
- List Price$3,995,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath7
- SqFt7,297
Asheville NC, 234 Skycliff Drive
- List Price$11,900,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath6
- SqFt12,830
About
Town Mountain
Interestingly, "Town Mountain" is not recognized as a distinct geographical mountain peak. Instead, Town Mountain is considered part of the mountain ridgeline rising above downtown Asheville, tucked between Sunset Mountain and Beaucatcher Mountain. Given the peaks’ proximity, it is sometimes referred to interchangeably with the other nearby mountains, and their history is closely intertwined.
Beaucatcher Mountain, whose name is attributed to resident James W. Patton teasing his sister-in-law about meeting her "beau” on the mountain, is connected with one of Asheville’s most haunted legends: Helen’s Bridge. Formally named Zealandia's Bridge, this well-known regional landmark is part of the Zealandia Mansion that was built atop Beaucatcher Mountain in 1889.
Sunset Mountain was previously the site of the Overlook Park Resort. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Asheville area was marketed as a top destination for wellness, a reputation that still lives on today. Wealthy visitors would seek out the restorative benefits bestowed upon Asheville’s clean, dry mountain air, luxury accommodations, and inspiring scenery.
Access to
Downtown
Despite its mountainous terrain, Town Mountain is actually quite close to downtown Asheville, with some residences a mere 2 minutes away. Town Mountain connects to College Street downtown, which is home to popular spots like Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen and Asheville’s iconic Friday Night Drum Circle in Pritchard Park (located at the intersection of Patton Ave and College St). Boasting easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway for scenic drives and hikes and quick access to Asheville’s electric downtown scene, Town Mountain truly feels away from it all yet around the corner (or down the mountain, as it were), to everything!
Roads and Weather Considerations
Town Mountain is known for its steep and winding roads characterized by hairpin turns and significant changes in altitude. Weather conditions can vary greatly between downtown Asheville and the higher elevations of Town Mountain, despite their proximity. Higher elevations are more likely to receive higher accumulations of snow and ice. In fact, the section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Town Mountain Road, accessed at the Craven Gap Access Road, is part of a segment (mileposts 367.6-381.9) that frequently closes due to icy conditions during the winter months.
Steep mountain roads are best navigated with 4WD/AWD high-clearance vehicles, and it’s always a good rule of thumb to check road closures and conditions before venturing out. Even outside of winter, these higher elevations generally produce cooler temperatures on the whole throughout the year, so keep that in mind when traveling from your mountaintop property into town below!
Expert Guidance on Town Mountain Homes for Sale
Prioritizing mountain scenery, luxury, and convenience, the selection of Town Mountain homes for sale offer a mix of modern new builds, contemporary townhouses, renovated mid-century homes, and sprawling estates. Since most properties on Town Mountain dot the slopes of nearby Beaucatcher and Sunset Mountains, they most often showcase awe-inspiring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains framed by the city’s iconic skyline.
Discover Town Mountain Asheville real estate below, and start your real estate journey by contacting our team of local brokers at GreyBeard Realty. We’re here to provide on-the-ground insight into this exclusive North Asheville community so you can reach new heights and find your perfect property above it all!