Lot 121 Aerial View - 490 Barrington Drive, Asheville
Front of lot from Barrington Drive - 490 Barrington Drive, Asheville
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Surrounded by trees for privacy - 490 Barrington Drive, Asheville
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Community Area with benches and lookout - 490 Barrington Drive, Asheville
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Aerial showcasing mountains around the Poplar Ridge community - 490 Barrington Drive, Asheville
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$200,000

490 Barrington Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
Listed by Kim Montini · Carolina Mountain Sales
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About this home

Beautiful, wooded, and private lot located in the highly desirable gated community of Poplar Ridge—one of Asheville’s premier mountain communities. Surrounded by mature trees and the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the property provides a peaceful, secluded setting. With elevations ranging from 2,300 to 3,300 feet, the community provides a stunning natural backdrop and a peaceful mountain atmosphere, all while being just a short drive from the vibrant city of Asheville. Enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways without sacrificing the quiet seclusion of mountain living. Adding to its appeal, a completed geotechnical and soil evaluation brings you one step closer to building your dream home—saving you time and offering peace of mind as you plan your future residence.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4376030
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
Poplar Ridge
Status
Active
Days on market
37
On market date
April 30, 2026
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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
Glen Arden Elementary
3.33 mi away · Grades 0-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
494
Student:teacher ratio
13.7:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Cane Creek Middle
3.56 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
454
Student:teacher ratio
13.0:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
5.55 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

Walkability

Blended score for Asheville'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).

12
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Asheville, from live MLS data.

On the market 37 days -- 83 fewer days than Asheville's current average of 120 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,597 active listings in Asheville right now is $489,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$40,000 down
$160,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,038
Property tax (est.)$167
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 6, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.