Black Mountain
North CarolinaWelcome to Black Mountain
Black Mountain is located 15 miles from Asheville on the eastern edge of Buncombe County. It includes an artsy and eclectic walkable downtown, including delicious restaurants and coffee shops.
Featuring safe, family friendly neighborhoods with access to Lake Tomahawk, the hiking trails of Montreat, and mountainside getaways, Black Mountain has everything to offer.
Well known Foothills Local Meats opened a farm to table restaurant and butcher shop in the area this year. It features tons of outdoor seating and room for families to gather.
A few of our favorites in the area:
Dripolator Coffee House
Open Oven Cafe
Cousins Cuban Cafe
Local shops:
Element Tree Essentials
Lotion and a candle all-in-one! Simply light the candle, dip your finger in the melted wax, and apply the warm oil to your skin.
Living in Black Mountain may include learning to coexist with bears. Check out these tips on how to be “BearWise†at home and outdoors: www.Bearwise.org
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711
Awaken to a breathtaking sunrise with long-range, southeast-facing panoramic views of the protected blue ridge mountains. This charming, witty, stylish, eccentric, and unique home welcomes you. Endless possibilities for a vacation rental, bug-out location, retreat property, weekend getaway, or homesteading. This custom-built, one-owner home has some special surprises built on historic land with a rich history which makes it a must-see! Incredible mountain views that literally can take your breath away, top-of-the-world privacy, and energy-efficient building practices are available to you, just 10 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and 30 minutes to Asheville. This mountain residence features open and functional living areas, a workshop and studio, expansive decking, a sunroom addition, a circular driveway, vaulted tongue and groove ceilings, a wood-burning stove, a clawfoot tub, and a roomy loft. Come see for yourself what perfect mountain living is like. Fresh spring water is here!
Homes for Sale in Black Mountain
252 Idylwild Lane $625,000 Subdivision: Idylwild  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - MOTIVATED SELLER WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS!!!! Tucked away on 10.07 private, wooded acres, this authentic mountain log cabin offers the kind of setting buyers search for when they want a true mountain home, vacation home, or income-producing vacation rental. With long-range views, peaceful surroundings, and room to roam, this property delivers the privacy and mountain lifestyle people actively look for in Western North Carolina. This 3-bedroom + bonus room (used as 4th bedroom), 2-bath mountain retreat is designed for comfort, flexibility, and hosting guests. The open-concept main level features a sunroom, primary suite, and laundry for easy single-level living, making it ideal as a full-time residence or low-maintenance second home in the mountains. The wood-burning fireplace creates the cozy cabin atmosphere vacationers expect in a mountain getaway home. Outdoor living is front and center with a covered front porch and back deck overlooking scenic mountain views — perfect for morning coffee, sunset dinners, and relaxing stays. This is the kind of outdoor space that helps a vacation rental cabin earn repeat guests and strong reviews. Upstairs includes three additional bedrooms (one counted as a bonus due to 3-bedroom septic), a full bath, and a loft-style family room — ideal for guest groups, family visits, or creating separate hangout space for a VRBO or Airbnb mountain rental. For buyers seeking a turnkey vacation rental opportunity, sellers are willing to leave select furnishings, making setup fast and easy for immediate short-term rental use. Location is a major plus for both personal enjoyment and short-term rental appeal: • 5 miles to Lake Lure & Chimney Rock • 13 miles to Fairview • 15 miles to Black Mountain • 30 miles to Hendersonville Close to hiking, boating, breweries, restaurants, and charming mountain towns — yet privately tucked away for the quiet, secluded experience travelers want in a private mountain vacation cabin. Whether you’re searching for a mountain vacation home, private log cabin retreat, weekend getaway property, or income-producing vacation rental, this property checks the boxes: views, privacy, acreage, and classic mountain character. Mountain living the way it’s supposed to be — peaceful, practical, and profitable. | Basic Information
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 | Listing courtesy of: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown - darcy.varney@howardhannatate.com The data relating to real estate on this Web site derive in part from the North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. IDX program. Brokers make an effort to deliver accurate information, but buyers should independently verify any information on which they will rely in a transaction. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither Alexandra Schrank nor any listing broker shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, or misprints, and they shall be held totally harmless from any damages arising from reliance upon this data. This data is provided exclusively for consumer -- personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties they may be interested in purchasing. © 2026 North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Data updated April 4, 2026. |
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