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Gas fireplace and walls of windows. - Asheville
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$1,650,000

Asheville, NC 28805
Listed by Britt Allen · Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,462 sqft
Year built
2022

About this home

Set within the quiet, gated enclave of Riverbend Forest, 162 Riverbend Forest Drive embodies the understated elegance and natural beauty synonymous with refined Asheville living. Just moments from downtown, this residence offers river and mountain views with effortless access to the area’s celebrated dining, culture, and outdoor pursuits. A light-filled, open-concept design unfolds with gracious living spaces tailored for both intimate moments and sophisticated entertaining. The kitchen serves as a true centerpiece—appointed with abundant custom cabinetry, sleek surfaces, and mountain views—seamlessly connecting to the living and dining areas for an elevated yet inviting experience. The primary suite is a serene retreat, complemented by well-proportioned guest rooms and flexible spaces suited for work or leisure. Outdoor living areas invite quiet mornings and relaxed evenings, surrounded by the tranquility of the natural landscape. An exceptional offering where privacy, design, and location converge—capturing the essence of timeless mountain luxury

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
CAR4342488
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Riverbend Forest
Status
Active
Days on market
86
On market date
March 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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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
Williams Elementary
3.56 mi away · Grades 0-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
13.2:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Owen Middle
5.13 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
457
Student:teacher ratio
13.4:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
5.38 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).

50
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
25 / 100
Restaurants & cafes6
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops7
Pharmacies0

Market position

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

On the market 86 days -- 41 fewer days than Asheville's current average of 127 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,238 active listings in Asheville right now is $500,000.

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$330,000 down
$1,320,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,561
Property tax (est.)$1,375
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 20, 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.