Biltmore Park Buyer's Guide
As America’s largest privately owned home, the Biltmore Estate is legendary in Asheville and has had a tremendous influence on local architecture, real estate growth, and luxury communities throughout the city. Biltmore Park was envisioned by the Vanderbilt family lineage, specifically Jack Cecil, the grandson of George Vanderbilt. At one point, George Vanderbilt owned 125,000 acres of land from the Biltmore Estate to Mount Pisgah.
The neighborhood has its own walkable town center with ample shopping, dining, fitness, and entertainment. It’s hard to believe the bustling Biltmore Town Square was once the site of the Vanderbilt family’s dairy land. Situated on 750 acres off the I-26 at Long Shoals Road (a single exit from the Asheville airport), the Biltmore Park community includes everything from townhomes and condos to luxury residences and Arts & Crafts-style homes.
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Biltmore Town Square
Of the over 700 acres that Biltmore Town Square is situated on, the Biltmore Town Square consists of about 42 acres where residences blend seamlessly with the businesses in the community. While the Biltmore Farms Group broke ground on Biltmore Park in 1995. the Biltmore Park Town Square came to fruition almost a decade later, first with the Reuter YMCA, which opened in 2003. By 2008 and 2009, the Hilton Biltmore Park Hotel, Barnes & Noble, OP Taylor, REI, and the Regal Biltmore Grande Theater opened, though community development was slow due to the 2008 recession. Biltmore Park is also home to a branch of Western Carolina University (WCU), a site primarily used by working students seeking a professional or graduate degree.
The Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium, at 292 Thetford Street, is a premium movie theater in the Asheville region, consisting of 15 auditoriums with features like luxury electric recliners, stadium seating, concessions (including a bar with draft beer and wine), a small arcade area in the lobby, and accessibility features like wheelchair-friendly entrances and seating as well as assistive tech like closed captioning devices and descriptive audio listening headsets.
Shopping in Biltmore Town Square
With over two dozen stores, Biltmore Town Square contains an entire shopping ecosystem, making it an amazing spot for a leisurely afternoon of finding your new favorite outfit, the latest outdoor gear, and page-turning bestsellers. It’s no surprise that it’s a hot spot during the Christmas season for festive fun and checking everyone off your gift list. Top shopping options include Altar’d State, Athleta, Barnes & Noble, LOFT, Lululemon, Orvis, Warby Parker, REI Co-op, and Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming—because we never forget our furry friends in pet-centric Asheville!
Restaurants in Biltmore Town Square
For a luxury community within a larger region known for its strong commitment to supporting and strengthening local businesses, Biltmore Park strikes the perfect balance with its restaurants, which include familiar favorite chains such as P.F. Chang’s and Hickory Tavern as well as local haunts like Posana (boasting a 100% gluten-free kitchen), Thirsty Monk South, and Nine Mile. We’ve provided a list of local dining spots in Biltmore Park below to help you plan out your future reservations:
131 Main
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Fork Lore
Luella’s Bar-B-Que
Mosaic Cafe
Nine Mile
Which Which
Thirsty Monk South
Posana
Biltmore Park Real Estate
Biltmore Park’s master-planned “city within a city” is a quick 4.5 miles from Asheville Regional Airport, 12 miles to downtown Asheville, and 6 miles to the Asheville Tanger Outlets. This area is zoned for T.C. Roberson High School and Valley Springs Middle School. A major appeal of Biltmore Park real estate is the ease and convenience of local shopping within the Biltmore Park community and near the I-26 corridor.
Single-family homes in Biltmore Park were built anywhere from the late 1990s through the 2000s and feature styles ranging from craftsman, farmhouse, and traditional, typically sitting on lots of less than half an acre. Median home prices tend to be in excess of $700K.
Biltmore Park residents have access to an outdoor pool, pickleball, and tennis courts in addition to the Biltmore Town Square, where you’ll find a plethora of events and activities to enjoy throughout the year, including farmers markets, yoga sessions, concerts, and holiday-themed happenings.
While listings are typically short-lived after going live, Biltmore Park has an excellent inventory of Asheville luxury condos, with 5 Farleigh Street being a primary condo building. The condos are located above the commercial district of Biltmore Park Town Square and include amenities such as pool access, walkability to local shops, and mountain views. Many are configured as 2-bedroom, 2-bath units. With such appeal and high demand, it is not uncommon for these condo units to sell for well over $450 per square foot or even beyond $600 per square foot.
Buy with Confidence in Biltmore Park
For savvy buyers who prioritize convenience and affluence, Biltmore Park offers the lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of in one of South Asheville’s most sought-after communities. Our local real estate experts are here to walk beside you through every step of the process—from your initial property search and negotiation to settling into this beautiful corner of Western North Carolina. Reach out today to start writing your exciting next chapter in the mountains!