$140,000
About this home
Positioned within the exclusive gated community of Riverbend Forest, this rare homesite offers an exceptional opportunity to build a custom mountain retreat in one of the Asheville area’s most private and conveniently located enclaves. Comprised of just 15 homesites, Riverbend Forest is thoughtfully designed to balance natural beauty, privacy, and everyday accessibility. Set among mature trees with a peaceful mountain setting, the lot is ready for your vision with paved community roads, community wells, and city sewer infrastructure already in place—providing a streamlined path toward construction. Whether envisioning a modern mountain home, a timeless retreat, or a full-time residence immersed in nature, the property offers a remarkable foundation for intentional living in Western North Carolina. The location is equally compelling. Residents enjoy a scenic one-mile drive along the Swannanoa River to the conveniences of Tunnel Road, while remaining less than 15 minutes from both downtown Asheville and charming Black Mountain. Award-winning restaurants, local shopping, healthcare, outdoor recreation, and access to the Blue Ridge Parkway are all within easy reach, offering the rare combination of tranquility and connectivity. As one of the final remaining lots within Riverbend Forest, this property presents a unique chance to create a home tailored to both lifestyle and landscape in a highly sought-after mountain community.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4380441
- Property type
- Lot
- Subdivision
- Riverbend Forest
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 34
- On market date
- May 15, 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.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- 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).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 18, 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.