Asheville Guides & Resources
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Our region
Everything Asheville
Discover the neighborhoods, schools, attractions, resources, and lifestyle that make Asheville one of Western North Carolina's most desirable places to live.
Asheville real estate is always in demand because this mountain town is truly special. Set in the beautiful French Broad River valley between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville blends unforgettable natural beauty with a warm, inviting lifestyle that leaves a lasting impression on both residents and visitors.
Named by AARP magazine as one of the top 15 dream towns and ‘one of the best places to reinvent your life,’ Asheville offers something for everyone — hiking, restaurants, music, breweries, museums, theaters, and the arts district — plus strong schools, broad employment opportunities, nearby colleges, and diverse housing options.
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Guides, government & higher education
The resources newcomers reach for first — visitor guides, city and county offices, and the colleges that shape the region.
Government & Public Resources
City, county, elections and public land agencies.
- City of Asheville
- Board of Elections
- Buncombe County
- USDA Forest Service
Colleges & Universities
Higher education across Buncombe County.
- Warren Wilson College
- A-B Tech Community College
- UNC Asheville
- USDA Forest Service
Neighborhoods
Craftsman streets, mountain views
From historic Montford and West Asheville bungalows to ridgetop builds in Fairview and Black Mountain, the housing market here is unusually varied — rentals, retirement, first homes and land, often within a few miles of each other.
Get outside
Places to see in Asheville
Museums, parkway overlooks, state parks and mountain towns worth the drive.
Asheville Art Museum
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Black Mountain, NC
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Blue Ridge Parkway
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N.C. State Parks
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Brevard Music Center
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Chimney Rock Park
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Flat Rock Playhouse
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Grandfather Mountain
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The Hot Springs Spa & Resort
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Mount Mitchell
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The NC Arboretum
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WNC Nature Center
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The Blue Ridge
Mount Mitchell to the French Broad
The highest peak east of the Mississippi is under an hour away, the Blue Ridge Parkway runs along the city's edge, and the French Broad River threads straight through town. Weekends here take care of themselves.
Education
Asheville schools
A.C. Reynolds High School
Asheville City Schools
Buncombe County Schools
Christ School
Carolina Day School
The Asheville School
Asheville Montessori School
Asheville Christian Academy
Stay informed
Media in Asheville
Local papers, weeklies and broadcast news covering Buncombe County.
Fairview Town Crier
Asheville Citizen Times
Mountain Xpress
WLOS News
Build responsibly
Eco building & sustainability
Green building councils, conservancies and energy resources for mountain homeowners and builders.
Home Energy Partners
WNC Green Building Council
NC State University
Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
Cradle of Forestry
RiverLink
State Extension Office
NC Healthy Built Home
Current listings
Homes for Sale in Asheville
Browse active Asheville listings — newest on the market first.
Thinking About Moving to the Asheville Area?
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