$40,000
About this home
Premier Building Opportunity in Creston! Located on the first side street within the gated community, this 1.7 acre parcel offers exceptional ease of access and end of cul-de-sac privacy. The lot features a gentle, rolling topography along the upper portion near the road then transitions into a more moderate slope towards the southwest. With selective tree trimming, a future owner can enjoy beautiful distant mountain views. The approach to the property is very convenient, situated on a level street with paved access directly to the lot. Residents of Creston enjoy a robust amenity package including a gazebo with a firepit, a playground for children, multiple mountain overlooks, a dog park, eight miles of hiking trails, twelve miles of paved roads, a mountain top Community Center, and to help keep you connected high-speed fiber optic internet service provided by Spectrum. The land surrounding Creston is in Foothills Land Conservancy and Pisgah National Forest, creating an incredible natural environment. This "C" lot allows for short-term rentals (7-night minimum), making it a versatile choice for a secondary residence or a private mountain retreat. Located just 9 miles from the charming town of Black Mountain and a short 15-mile drive from the vibrant city of Asheville.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4357235
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Creston
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 4
- On market date
- March 13, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student:teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
- District
- McDowell County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Black Mountain'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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated March 17, 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.