Swannanoa

North Carolina

Welcome to Swannanoa

whisper mountain mountain view

Hidden amongst Appalachian peaks you’ll find Swannanoa, located in eastern Buncombe County between Asheville and Black Mountain. Swannanoa is perfectly located in close proximity to the arts and entertainment of Black Mountain and Asheville while maintaining some distance for a calmer way of life.

The Swannanoa River flows through the Swannanoa Valley of the region of Western North Carolina, and is a major tributary to the French Broad River.

After completing the Grove Park Inn on Sunset Mountain, around 1905, E.W. Grove became interested in purchasing land in the Swannanoa area for the purpose of creating his own village.

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For more information on the history of Swannanoa, you can visit the Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center.

Swannanoa offers several trails for hiking. Check out Warren Wilson River Trail – it’s a local favorite! There are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Swannanoa. The public schools in Swannanoa are highly rated and there are several private school options nearby. 

Featured Listing: 

60 Riddle Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
$245,000

Welcome to 60 Riddle Road in Swannanoa, where a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow sits on more than 3 quarters of an acre in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. This little home offers the opportunity to embrace simple living without giving up outdoor space. Enjoy morning coffee on your covered porch overlooking unrestricted land. Spend afternoons tending vegetable gardens, and evenings enjoying the peaceful surroundings. For those drawn to homesteading, gardening, sustainable living, or a more intentional lifestyle, this property offers a wonderful canvas for your vision. Whether you envision a cozy full-time home, a mountain retreat, short term rental investment, or the beginnings of your own small-scale homestead, 60 Riddle Road invites you to imagine. Main-level ramp access complements the home’s convenient single-story floor plan. There are no rental restrictions. offering flexibility for personal or future use. Location brings the best of both worlds, secluded yet connected. 15 minutes to Asheville, 13 minutes to Black Mountain, 3 minutes to Warren Wilson College, 10 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 minutes to the Biltmore House. Closeby to Beacon Bike Park, with a planned public opening in Winter 2026 the park will host community green spaces, a walking track, playground, pavilions, a world-class bike park, bouldering walls, and an event lawn. Bring your plans, your creative ideas, and your vision. No damage from Helene.

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Homes for Sale in Swannanoa

swannanoa homes/land/condos

Listings 1 - 31 of 31

4402930
99999 Bee Tree Road, ,
Price: $3,200,000 (162.17 acres)
Subdivision: Eagle Rock Cove
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RE/MAX Results | MLS # 4402930 | Active
4418592
Price: $2,950,000
522 Buckeye Access Road, ,
Unimproved Commercial
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NAI Beverly-Hanks | MLS # 4418592 | Active
4380616
99999 US 70 Highway, ,
Price: $2,500,000 (9.6 acres)
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Dewey Property Advisors | MLS # 4380616 | Under Contract - Show
4380611
Price: $2,500,000
99999 US 70 Highway, ,
Unimproved Commercial
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Dewey Property Advisors | MLS # 4380611 | Under Contract - Show
4388096
Price: $1,950,000
14 Mimidis Lane, ,
N/A
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Keller Williams Connected | MLS # 4388096 | Active
4367888
Price: $1,895,000
51 Summit Road, ,
Subdivision: Granite Ridge
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 3492 sqft
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Real Broker, LLC | MLS # 4367888 | Active
4364788
Price: $1,600,000
588 Long Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2786 sqft
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Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty | MLS # 4364788 | Active
4329977
Lytle Cove Road, ,
Price: $1,400,000 (8.76 acres)
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Godfrey Realty | MLS # 4329977 | Active
4380630
Price: $1,075,000
314 Woodland Drive, ,
4 BR, 4.1 BA, 5134 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4380630 | Active
4010058
Price: $1,000,000
2236 US 70 Highway, ,
Unimproved Commercial
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NAI Beverly-Hanks | MLS # 4010058 | Active
4418957
Price: $825,000
151 Hillside Drive, ,
Subdivision: Hillside Estates
5 BR, 3.1 BA, 3528 sqft
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Town and Mountain Realty | MLS # 4418957 | Active
4411814
Price: $799,000
9 Nellie Bell Lane, ,
Subdivision: Sonrise
3 BR, 3 BA, 2406 sqft
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Scott Barfield Realty And Land Company | MLS # 4411814 | Active
4391361
Price: $775,000
103 Woodburn Drive, ,
Subdivision: Woodburn Place
4 BR, 3 BA, 3155 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park | MLS # 4391361 | Active
4419475
Price: $750,000
225 Long Branch Road, ,
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 2675 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North | MLS # 4419475 | Under Contract - Show
4412743
Price: $749,900
366 Summer Haven Road, ,
Subdivision: Summer Haven
3 BR, 2 BA, 2884 sqft
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Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC | MLS # 4412743 | Active
4403854
Price: $655,000
23 Village Overlook Loop, ,
Subdivision: Bee Tree Village Cliffside
3 BR, 2 BA, 2156 sqft
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Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks | MLS # 4403854 | Under Contract - Show
4427361
Price: $635,000
126 Wildflower Cove Drive, ,
Subdivision: Alpine Mountain
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2145 sqft
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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty | MLS # 4427361 | Active
4418753
Price: $619,900
39 Village Overlook Loop, ,
Subdivision: Bee Tree Village
3 BR, 2 BA, 1757 sqft
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Noble & Company Realty | MLS # 4418753 | Active
4431287
Price: $595,000
918 Long Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 2371 sqft
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Unique: A Real Estate Collective | MLS # 4431287 | Under Contract - Show
3782577
Price: $589,000
120 Woodburn Drive Unit 1, ,
Subdivision: Woodburn Place
4 BR, 4 BA, 4109 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 3782577 | Under Contract - Show
4411282
Price: $589,000
310 Magnolia Ridge Road, ,
Subdivision: Magnolia Ridge
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 2650 sqft
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Patton Allen Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4411282 | Active
4408516
Price: $569,000
8 Vedder Way, ,
Subdivision: Timberview
3 BR, 2 BA, 1750 sqft
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Nexus Realty LLC | MLS # 4408516 | Active
4382392
Price: $550,000
25 Linn Garden Lane, ,
Subdivision: Kortlinn Farms
3 BR, 2 BA, 1787 sqft
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Homespun Investment Realty Inc | MLS # 4382392 | Active
4428853
Price: $524,900
58 Outlook Circle, ,
Complex: Craggy View Cottages
3 BR, 2 BA, 1754 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4428853 | Active
4387747
Price: $520,000
763 Bee Tree Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 1792 sqft
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Emily Bartlett Real Estate | MLS # 4387747 | Active
4233926
156 Warren Wilson Road, ,
Price: $515,000 (2.7 acres)
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties | MLS # 4233926 | Active
4313522
Price: $499,000
124 Lytle Cove Road, ,
6 BR, 4 BA, 2448 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4313522 | Active
4427251
Price: $489,000
127 College Circle, ,
Subdivision: Craggy View
3 BR, 3 BA, 2355 sqft
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GreyBeard Realty | MLS # 4427251 | Under Contract - Show
4391617
Price: $462,900
5 Harrison Hill Road, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1540 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 4391617 | Active
4362621
Price: $450,000
4 Smokey Mountain Drive, ,
Subdivision: Smoky Mountain Estates
3 BR, 3 BA, 1964 sqft
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Real Broker, LLC | MLS # 4362621 | Under Contract - Show
4429550
Price: $450,000
14 Three J Lane, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1794 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4429550 | Under Contract - Show

Listings 1 - 31 of 31

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