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$225,000

87 Starwood Valley Trail
Arden, NC 28704
Listed by Scott Barfield · Scott Barfield Realty And Land Company
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About this home

Perched commandingly above The Preserve at Avery’s Creek and directly adjacent to The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this exceptional one-acre homesite offers an extraordinary canvas for a custom build. Thoughtfully terraced to optimize and showcase its dramatic, elevated view potential, this property is ideal for your personal architectural design. Discreetly accessed via a private flag driveway situated just off Starwood Valley Circle, the lot sits within a quaint enclave defined by recently constructed and masterfully crafted homes. This property offers the flexibility to bring your own builder or to work with Gravity Construction, the firm responsible for many of the distinguished residences in the immediate area. Uniquely versatile, an adjacent one-acre parcel directly to the west is also available from the seller, offering a rare opportunity to combine the tracts into a magnificent, private two-acre estate. While the setting offers a serene mountain retreat, it provides effortless proximity to the region’s standout lifestyle amenities. Enjoy fine dining, shopping, and entertainment just a short commute away at Biltmore Park Town Center, with the Asheville Regional Airport nearby for seamless travel. This active community provides a welcoming atmosphere, perfectly situated for enjoying everything the area has to offer. Secure the perfect foundation for your custom-built luxury lifestyle on Starwood Valley Trail.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4427330
Property type
Lot
Subdivision
The Preserve at Avery's Creek
Status
Active
Days on market
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On market date
September 23, 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
Avery's Creek Elementary
0.86 mi away · Grades 0-4
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
559
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Koontz Intermediate
2.94 mi away · Grades 5-6
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
649
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
7.35 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 Arden'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).

21
Car-dependent
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EPA National Walkability Index
5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
10 / 100
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Parks2
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Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 0 days -- 154 fewer days than Arden's current average of 154 days.
For reference, the median list price across 267 active listings in Arden right now is $619,000.

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$45,000 down
$180,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,167
Property tax (est.)$188
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 23, 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.