Exceptional 4.22-acre homesite in Creston, offering the perfect setting for your custom mountain retreat by Living Stone Design + Build.
Rare 4.22-acre homesite with breathtaking year-round mountain views and exceptional privacy.
Build your custom mountain retreat on a rare 4.22-acre homesite in Creston, one of Western North Carolina's premier gated conservation communities.
Rare, build-ready 4.22-acre homesite featuring a level building area, private well, and completed soil evaluation.
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Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac with year-round mountain views.
Final design, finishes, and details may vary.
Final design, finishes, and details may vary.
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Large, flat homesite surrounded by mature hardwoods and protected conservation land.
Gentle topography and a large, flat homesite create an ideal setting for luxury mountain living.
Exceptional buildable homesite with a spacious, level building pad and breathtaking year-round mountain views.
Protected by HOA common land on two sides, this flat homesite offers a rare sense of seclusion.
Rare, build-ready 4.22-acre homesite featuring a level building area, private well, and completed soil evaluation.
Creston
Exceptional 4.22-acre homesite in Creston, offering the perfect setting for your custom mountain retreat by Living Stone Design + Build.
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$3,250,000

Black Mountain, NC 28711
Listed by Jeremy Laster · Unique: A Real Estate Collective
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.1
Living area
3,936 sqft
Year built
2026

About this home

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to build your custom mountain retreat in Creston, one of Western North Carolina’s premier gated conservation communities. Situated on a rare 4.22-acre homesite at the end of a private cul-de-sac, this exceptional property offers breathtaking year-round long-range mountain views, unmatched privacy, and a setting protected on two sides by HOA common land. A level, roughed-in driveway leads to a spacious, gently sloping homesite ideal for creating a luxury mountain residence while taking full advantage of some of Creston’s most spectacular vistas. Existing improvements include a private well and completed 3-bedroom soil evaluation, helping streamline the building process. Proposed for the site is a stunning custom residence by Living Stone Design + Build, one of the nation’s most acclaimed luxury green builders and recipient of the National Association of Home Builders' 2023 Custom Home Builder of the Year award. Designed by renowned architect MHK Architecture, this thoughtfully crafted mountain-modern home will offer approximately 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open-concept floor plan that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Expansive windows frame the surrounding mountain landscape while filling the home with natural light. Soaring ceilings, refined finishes, a welcoming fireplace, and thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces create an atmosphere of comfort, sophistication, and connection to nature. Built to Green Built and Energy Star standards, the home reflects Living Stone’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, healthy living, and high-performance construction. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the mountains, evenings gathered around the fire, and a lifestyle centered around the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Creston encompasses approximately 500 acres of protected conservation and community land, offering residents private hiking trails, waterfalls, parks, the renowned Triple Falls Sanctuary, a mountaintop clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, paved roads, underground utilities, and high-speed internet. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from downtown Black Mountain and approximately 30 minutes from Asheville and Lake Lure, this is a rare opportunity to create a legacy mountain home with one of the region’s most respected builders in one of its most sought-after communities.

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Property details

MLS #
CAR4361042
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Creston
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Old Fort Elementary School
4.74 mi away · Grades -1-5
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
312
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
District
McDowell County Schools
Middle
West McDowell Middle School
14.03 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
648
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
McDowell County Schools
High
McDowell Early College
16.54 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
254
Student:teacher ratio
23.1:1
District
McDowell County Schools

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$650,000 down
$2,600,000 loan
Principal & interest$16,864
Property tax (est.)$2,708
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 12, 2026.

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