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
875 Creston Drive $1,575,000 Subdivision: Creston  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Tucked away in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Creston is a private, gated community where nature and home come together in perfect harmony. With cascading waterfalls, meandering hiking trails, and peaceful pocket parks, Creston offers a sense of openness and serenity that is hard to find. At 875 Creston Drive in Black Mountain, you’ll find a truly exceptional mountain retreat on three acres, complete with both a main house and a guest house. Built in 2009, the property spans 4,739 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms—thoughtfully designed for comfort, character, and connection to the outdoors. The main home is filled with distinctive touches, from soapstone countertops in the kitchen and pantry, to a handcrafted cedar mantle, to a cozy hearth decorated with handmade Arts & Crafts tiles. Just steps away, the charming guest house welcomes visitors with a custom-built walnut dining nook, a striking alder-and-granite kitchen island, matching granite surfaces, and built-in bookcases that climb gracefully along the stairwell. Both homes share the warmth of Ambrosia Maple flooring throughout their three levels. Outdoor living is at the heart of this property, with a generous main deck, a large screened porch, a welcoming front porch, and five additional decks (great for viewing Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi!). Of the smaller decks—three have tile and two are crafted from locally sourced black locust, a hardy and sustainable wood prized for its longevity. One of the smaller decks is screened, creating a perfect nook for enjoying mountain breezes. Every detail has been chosen with care, balancing timeless style with modern sustainability. Highlights include a geothermal heat pump, energy recovery ventilators, poured concrete walls, closed-cell foam insulation, Energy Star certification, solid wood doors, Nest smoke detectors, and over 90 windows that bathe the interiors in natural light. Oak doors with handcrafted details, cypress timbers, and painted timber rafter tails add a touch of mountain charm at every turn. Life in Creston is as enriching as it is peaceful. Of the community’s 1,100 acres, every acre is permanently protected, with 500 acres set aside as a formal conservancy. Only 135 homesites are carefully placed among the native flora, ensuring a rare blend of privacy and natural beauty. Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities: a mountaintop Community Center, a cozy gazebo with fire pit, a fitness center, dog park, a children’s playground, scenic overlooks, eight miles of hiking trails, and twelve miles of winding paved roads. Best of all, this mountain haven is just 9 miles from the storybook town of Black Mountain and 15 miles from vibrant Asheville. It’s a place where you can enjoy the peace of the mountains without sacrificing convenience—a place designed for both quiet moments and joyful gatherings. Come discover 875 Creston Drive—a home that doesn’t just sit in the mountains, but lives in harmony with them. "Having a home that has allowed our multi-generational family to grow together has been a gift. We prioritized building a home that sits as lightly on the land as possible and can run as efficiently as possible, while still being a beautiful, cozy spot for our family to enjoy. The amazing sunsets, nighttime nature sounds, and skies full of stars have been†nothing short of pure joy. ~ Current homeowners | Basic Information
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 | Listing courtesy of: Keller Williams - Black Mtn. - eddie@cottonwoodpropertiesnc.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. © 2025 North Carolina Mountain Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Data updated October 21, 2025. |
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