
Residential Land for Sale in Asheville, North Carolina
9999 Bee Balm Way, Asheville, NC 28804
Discover a peaceful wooded homesite in one of Asheville's most distinctive communities. This Bee Balm Way property offers a beautiful forest setting, gentle, easy-to-build topography, and desirable southeastern exposure for abundant natural light throughout the day. The combination of privacy, mature trees, and favorable orientation creates an exceptional canvas for a thoughtfully designed mountain home. Whether you're ready to build your dream home now or simply secure your place for the future, there is no required timeframe to begin construction, giving you the flexibility to build on your schedule. Located just 6.9 miles from vibrant downtown Asheville, Olivette Riverside Community & Farm is a 411-acre conservation community and nationally recognized agrihood nestled along the French Broad River. Designed around connections to food, nature, neighbors, and the arts, Olivette offers a lifestyle unlike any other in Western North Carolina. At the heart of the community is a thriving four-season certified organic farm offering a CSA, farm stand, seasonal events, educational programming, and opportunities to connect with the land. Residents enjoy an exceptional collection of amenities, including a private riverfront park with a pavilion and stone fireplace, a suspended bridge to a private island, fire circle amphitheater, community gardens, orchards, miles of hiking and biking trails, a walking labyrinth, dog park, and acres of permanently protected open space. Modern infrastructure includes fiber-optic internet, underground utilities, city water and sewer, and state-maintained roads-bringing today's conveniences to an extraordinary natural setting. With only a limited number of homesites remaining in this established riverfront agrihood, this is a rare opportunity to build in one of Asheville's most distinctive communities. If you've been searching for an Asheville luxury homesite offering a serene wooded setting, excellent natural light, easy buildability, thoughtful community design, and the freedom to build on your own timeline, this Bee Balm Way property offers an exceptional place to create not just a home, but a way of life. "Tucked along the French Broad River near Asheville, North Carolina, lies the neighborhood of our dreams. From the lush open spaces to the picturesque homes to the working farm, Olivette Riverside Community and Farm is full of local food, charm, and community." - Martha Stewart Living
Location
- Street address
- 9999 Bee Balm Way, # 55
- County
- Buncombe County
- Zip code
- 28804
- Community
- Olivette
- Elevation
- 2,072 feet
Directions
Take Riverside Drive from Asheville north to the Craggy Bridge/Old Leicester Hwy river crossing, head west across the bridge on Old Leicester Hwy to Olivette Rd. Take a RIGHT on Olivette Rd and keep right when Olivette turns sharply at Macedonia Rd. Turn RIGHT on French Broad River Way (there is an Olivette sign with an arrow) and follow the paved road across the bridge. Follow the signs to River Crest. Turn left at top of hill, lots are marked.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.32 acres57,499 sq ft
- Zoning
- RES
- MLS #
- CMLS 4409301
- Posted
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $2,450 annually
Parcels
- 9721727299
Legal description
Subdivided portion of Plat Book 148, page 163, lot 55
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Zoning
- MV
Lot
- View
- Water
- Features
- Green Area, Level, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Woodfin/Eblen | Elementary |
| Clyde A Erwin | Middle |
| Clyde A Erwin | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | New listing | $265,000 | — | CMLS |
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