West Asheville Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to
West Asheville
West Asheville has been described as a "small city in a city" and is the most populous area in Buncombe County along with Asheville proper. It is a major residential hub of those living and working in Asheville. The first mention of the community was in the 1880s and it was incorporated in 1917. It grew in notoriety in the 1950s which is also when many of the mid-century homes were built. West Asheville has a true community feel due to its extremely walkable neighborhoods and easy access to shops and restaurants. In West Asheville, mid century bungalows and renovated mill houses are characteristic of the community. Haywood Road, a primary artery of central West Asheville is lined with restaurants, local shops, breweries, and bars and is a large reason why many West Asheville residents cause this hip neighborhood, home.
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Asheville NC, 321 Sulphur Springs Road
- List Price$525,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,607
Asheville NC, 230 Pisgah View Road
- List Price$712,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath2
- SqFt906
Asheville NC, 31 English Ivy Road
- List Price$309,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath3
- SqFt1,284
Asheville NC, 2903 Sagamore Lane
- List Price$315,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed2
- Bath2
- SqFt1,176
Asheville NC, 64 Mount Carmel Drive
- List Price$390,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,282
Asheville NC, 115 Bent Creek Ranch Road
- List Price$489,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed4
- Bath2
- SqFt1,910
Asheville NC, 10 Da Vinci Court, Unit 4
- List Price$725,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath3
- SqFt1,891
Asheville NC, 133 Westwood Place
- List Price$495,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,919
Asheville NC, 138 Castlerock Drive
- List Price$599,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,740
Asheville NC, 1301 Hyde Park Drive
- List Price$385,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,531
Asheville NC, 127 Riverview Drive, Unit 8 & 8B
- List Price$599,900
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath3
- SqFt1,800
Asheville NC, 127 Riverview Drive, Unit 8 & 8B
- List Price$599,900
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- SqFt1,800
Asheville NC, 218 Appalachian Way
- List Price$350,000
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath2
- SqFt1,120
Asheville NC, 116 W Hiawatha Court
- List Price$743,500
- TownAsheville
- StateNC
- Bed3
- Bath4
- SqFt2,566
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Homes &
Housing Market
The lively West Asheville community presence is further complimented by the mid-century bungalows with spacious front porches and renovated cottages that line the walkable streets. West Asheville has also seen a good bit of new construction in recent years, especially 3-4 bedroom homes. Many of the historic West Asheville homes have seen renovations to maintain the character of the past while blending modern amenities. Home prices in West Asheville can vary widely, and therefore, attracts a wide audience of future residents. Large new construction homes can peak over $1 million, while smaller, unrenovated homes might attract prices in the $250,000-$350,000.
Dining &
Nightlife
A delightful hive of Asheville cuisine, West Asheville is home to popular names like the original Biscuit Head and Sunny Point Cafe for breakfast and brunch. Sunny Point has been featured on Good Morning America, Our State magazine and was recommended in The Michelin Guide. Neng Jr's is a Filipino-Appalachian restaurant that was named as a finalist for James Beard awards in addition to being named Food and Wine's Best New Chef in 2024. Other notable West Asheville restaurants include Universal Joint, Jargon, The Admiral, Haywood Common, and Gan Shan West.
West Asheville is also a destination for Asheville nightlife with bars like The Golden Pineapple, Character Study, Westville Pub, The Whale Craft Beer Collective, Leo's House of Thirst, and One World Brewing West. West Asheville's walkable nature adds to the appeal of nightlife as residents can take a stroll back home after a night of life in the city.
Schools & Services
A segment of Buncombe County Schools and Asheville City Schools, West Asheville is served by the Enka and Erwin Districts. Other notable schools in the area include Francine Delaney New School, Nesbitt Discovery Academy, and Asheville School. Sand Hill-Venable Elementary, West Buncombe Elementary School, and Hall Fletcher Elementary Schools are the three elementary school for the West Asheville area.
West Asheville has a variety of options for grocery stores in addition to the many restaurants and convenience shops. It is serviced by the City of Asheville sanitation for trash and recycling, Metropolitan Sewerage District, and the City of Asheville Water Resources.
Getting Around
West Asheville
For those that live near the heart of West Asheville, along Haywood Road, walkability is treasured luxury. From a historic West Asheville bungalow, the community has dozens of popular restaurants, shops, venues, and grocery stores just footsteps away. Asheville, itself, prioritizes making the city walkable and bikeable and has received recognition as a silver level Walk Friendly Community and bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community. West Asheville, especially is commonly accessed by bike. In addition to road biking along Haywood Road side streets, cyclists can hop onto local greenways like the French Broad River Greenway, West Loop, Riverside Drive, or take a short drive to enjoy the single track mountain bike trails of Bent Creek.
For public transport, the ART bus system frequents West Asheville neighborhoods in addition the variety of rideshare options. Of course, West Asheville is most frequently traveled by car and West Asheville neighborhoods typically have plenty of parking. Access to downtown Asheville is easy from I-240, and the River Arts District and South Asheville are located in close proximity to the town.
Expert Guidance for West Asheville Homes for Sale
Learn more about West Asheville homes for sale in our West Asheville neighborhood guide and by speaking with our local agents at GreyBeard Realty. This eclectic neighborhood blends the best of a community minded city with the allure of Asheville restaurants and shopping. Start experiencing the West Asheville lifestyle today.