Land with Home for Sale in Arden, North Carolina
552 Avery Crk, Arden, NC 28704
Absolutely stunning 26-acre property in Arden's picturesque Avery Creek. Welcome to Whippoorwill, an everyday escape or second-home retreat in the mountains. Its beautiful features include the fields that greet you, a running creek, four-stall barn, sports field, large fire pit, and picnic area. Its 4000+ SF historic log home has space for everyone with its five bedrooms, rec room, and ~500 SF screened-in porch for relaxing while you watch the wildlife. Property also includes two rustic cabins, with their own kitchenettes and baths, close to the main home. Bring your horses, gardening tools, lawn games, and hiking shoes, as this special place is a true gem of the Asheville area. Sellers' family has loved this property since its purchase in 1962! No restrictions to seller's knowledge, other than R-2 county zoning (buyer to verify). Property is about 20 min. to downtown Asheville and 30 minutes to Brevard. Come see this charming, private property for yourself!
Location
- Street address
- 552 Avery Crk
- County
- Buncombe County
- Elevation
- 2,333 feet
Directions
From downtown Asheville - take 240 west to I-26 south toward the airport. Exit 37 and turn right on Long Shoals Rd. Turn left on 191. Quick right onto Averys Creek Road for 2.8 miles. Property will be on your left. Take the second driveway near the 552 mailbox.
Property details
- Acreage
- 26 acres
- Zoning
- R-2
- MLS #
- CMLS 4162380
- Posted
Parcels
- 962329909600000
Legal description
All of deed book 6151 and page 1030 plus deed book 1570 and page 0845 recorded in Buncombe County
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Cleared, Creek Front, Creek/ Stream, Green Area, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- Porch
- Features
- Fire Pit
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Cedar Shake, Wood
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 15
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 5, Bonus Room, Den, Game Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Built-In Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery's Creek/Koontz | Elementary | — | — |
| Valley Springs | Middle | — | — |
| T.C. Roberson | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 15, 2025 | Price drop | $2,150,000 | $340,000 -13.7% | CMLS |
| May 29, 2025 | Price drop | $2,490,000 | $390,000 -13.5% | CMLS |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Price drop | $2,880,000 | $370,000 -11.4% | CMLS |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Relisted | $3,250,000 | — | CMLS |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Listing removed | $3,250,000 | — | Listing agent |
| July 19, 2024 | New listing | $3,250,000 | — | CMLS |