North Asheville
The north side of Asheville is home to many established neighborhoods lined with mature trees, a wide variety of architectural designs and some impressive neighbors- The Grove Park Inn, UNCA, and The Botanical Gardens.
Whether it’s an authentic Arts & Crafts style cottage nestled among huge oaks or a stately Colonial Revival graced by well-manicured lawn and impressive gardens or a mid-century contemporary constructed of local stone, floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking mountain views, North Asheville has long been a magnet to those seeking a tight knot community just minutes from downtown. Norwood Park and Albemarle Park are just two historic district neighborhoods both within a short stroll to local shops, restaurants and even a movie theatre.
Heading north on Merrimon Avenue, also known as Route 25 north, you will travel past Beaverdam Lake and The Asheville Country Club. The Beaverdam neighborhoods are varied and residents have private access to canoeing and the public has access to the walking trails and bird sanctuary, located at the southern-most point of the lake. Real estate prices tend to range from the $300 to well over $1M and included many well established communities as well as several newer ones.
Woodfin is a small town located between Asheville and Weaverville and is the location of Reynolds Mountain Communities, three distinct but connected communities: Reynolds Mountain, with serene mountain landscapes and magnificent views and Reynolds Village, offering urban living in its highest form, which includes the newly built YWCA. Reynolds Park is a recreation enthusiast’s dream-come-true and there are plans for it to become the largest free public park in WNC and to have pedestrian friendly access to all three communities.
Travel further north is the town of Weaverville, less than 15 minutes from downtown Asheville yet it offers the slower way of life treasured by those who choose to live here. It’s Main Street is small but packs a punch, with mouth-watering eateries, such as Jack of Hearts, Stoney Knob and Blue Mountain Pizza, impressive local galleries and independently owned shops, the newly built library and more. 
Steeped in history, Weaverville was the birthplace of Zebulon Vance, the Governor of North Carolina during and after the Civil War and is a state historical site. While many of the grand hotels of the 1800’s that once operated in Weaverville are gone now, the town’s natural charm, beautiful mountain views and historical sites have helped solidify its reputation as a resort destination. Lake Louise Park, after being remodeled and improved in 1987 has become the focal point for outdoor recreation in Weaverville. The Reems Creek Valley, located just east of the city center is considered one of the most scenic valleys in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Weaverville also has the distinction of being named a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation and US Forest Service every year since 1990. While Weaverville is often overshadowed by its larger neighbor of Asheville, it is still a home to a number of manufacturing centers including Arvato Digital Services, the world’s second largest replicator of optical discs. Several of the big box stores have recently open new locations in Weaverville, thus making daily trips to Asheville to “shop”- a thing of the past.
