Swannanoa
North CarolinaWelcome to Swannanoa
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.
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:
Swannanoa, NC 28778
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.
Homes for Sale in Swannanoa
918 Long Branch Road $595,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tucked away on 5 private acres in the mountains of Swannanoa, this exceptional retreat offers the rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to Asheville and Black Mountain. Sandwiched between National Forest land and the Asheville watershed, the property provides direct access to hiking trails that lead toward the Blue Ridge Parkway, creating an extraordinary setting for those who value nature, exploration, and tranquility. Explore creeks on the property and an abundance of wildlife. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows bring the beauty of the surrounding landscape into the dramatic two-story great room, anchored by a beautiful stone, wood-burning fireplace. With that wall of windows, you can lounge on the comfort of your own couch in front of a roaring fire and still experience nature. The open-concept design flows naturally into the dining area and well-appointed kitchen, making the home equally suited for quiet evenings or gathering with friends and family inside and outside on the multi-level, all new decking. The spacious main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, while a generous loft provides flexible space for an office, studio, or additional sleeping area.This home boasts a 4-bedroom septic system so that loft space could easily be used as an additional bedroom/bunk room, a true flex space. The lower level adds even more living space with a comfortable family room featuring a wood stove with sliding glass door walkout to the patio and fire pit areas, and two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, explore your own wooded acreage, enjoy the sounds of nature, and experience the feeling of being truly removed from it all—while still being just minutes from the amenities of Asheville and Black Mountain. 2-car garage to top it all off! A distinctive mountain property offering privacy, adventure, and a true connection to the outdoors. Come experience 918 Long Branch Road and discover your own piece of Western North Carolina. New decking, recent painting of the interior/exterior, refinished hardwood flooring, grading of driveway, service of the GENERAC whole house generator and so much more make this home ready to go with so many possibilities, STR, second home/mountain retreat or full time cozy home... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmLDapP6xio | Basic Information
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