Blended score for ZIP 28709's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

3.0 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Barnardsville Elementary

0.96 mi away · Grades 0-4

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 119
Student:teacher ratio: 8.5:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

Middle

North Buncombe Middle

6.78 mi away · Grades 7-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 485
Student:teacher ratio: 12.4:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

High

Early College

14.48 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.8

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 278
Student:teacher ratio: 25.3:1
District: Buncombe County Schools

Commute from Barnardsville

Real drive time from Barnardsville's center to Downtown Charlotte.

148 min

typical drive time

143.7 mi

distance

140 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Barnardsville, from Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport.

43°F

Clear

Cities near 28709

Barnardsville · all of Barnardsville Weaverville · 5.9 mi Mars Hill · 10.1 mi Asheville · 13.4 mi Black Mountain · 14.1 mi Marshall · 14.9 mi Fairview · 16.1 mi

ZIP codes near 28709

28787 (Weaverville) · 5.9 mi 28754 (Mars Hill) · 10 mi 28804 (Asheville) · 10.3 mi 28701 (Alexander) · 10.8 mi 28805 (Asheville) · 11.2 mi 28778 (Swannanoa) · 11.3 mi 28801 (Asheville) · 13 mi 28711 (Black Mountain) · 14.1 mi

ZIP 28709 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 28709 right now?+

There are currently 30 active listings in ZIP 28709, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 28709?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 28709 is $491,500. Homes are spending an average of 110 days on market.

Is ZIP 28709's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 28709 have risen 30.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 28709?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 28709 are none, Greenridge Falls, Horseshoe Ridge.

What schools serve ZIP 28709?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 28709's center are Barnardsville Elementary, North Buncombe Middle, Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 28709 walkable?+

ZIP 28709's center has a walkability score of 9 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 28709?+

The typical drive from Barnardsville's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 148 minutes (143.7 miles).

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