$225,000
About this home
Exceptional 4.22-acre level homesite with breathtaking year-round mountain views! Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac and protected on two sides by HOA common land, this rare property offers unmatched privacy. A level, roughed-in driveway leads to a large, flat building pad with gentle topography—ideal for creating your private mountain retreat while enjoying some of Creston’s most spectacular long-range views. Improvements already in place include a well and completed 3-bedroom soil scientist evaluation, helping streamline your building process. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and natural beauty, this homesite perfectly balances seclusion and convenience. Creston is one of Western North Carolina’s premier conservation-focused gated communities, featuring approximately 500 acres of protected community and conservation land, including hiking trails, waterfalls, parks, and the stunning Triple Falls Sanctuary. Residents enjoy paved roads, underground utilities, Spectrum high-speed internet, a mountaintop clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, and a welcoming mountain community atmosphere. Conveniently located — only 20 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and 30 minutes to Asheville and Lake Lure. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to build your mountain dream home!
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4361112
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Creston
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 22
- On market date
- May 11, 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 June 2, 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.