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
Lytle Cove Road $1,400,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||
| Exceptional development or estate opportunity in Swannanoa. This offering includes 8.756 acres of gently lying, wooded land, plus an additional .079-acre road right-of-way, parcel B on survey, at the front providing over 100+ feet of road frontage for excellent access (ROW not owned by seller but benefits ingress/egress). Public utilities are nearby, with a 6-inch public water line available to the northern property line along Gibbs Street right-of-way, and there's a 6-inch public sewer line located a short distance from the property. With the extension of water and sewer, preliminary evaluations indicate the potential for approximately 25–30 lots. Current zoning would allow duplex construction of those lots, creating the possibility of 50–60 total units, subject to approvals. The property features multiple small streams, is not located in a designated flood zone, and offers highly buildable topography—a rare combination for a tract of this size. A site development opinion has been completed, and when considering topography, access, and utilities, the property presents strong development potential. Alternatively, the property would make a beautiful private estate, family compound, or long-term investment hold, offering privacy, natural beauty, and convenient proximity to Swannanoa, Black Mountain, and the greater Asheville area. A rare opportunity combining scale, infrastructure access, and zoning flexibility in a rapidly growing market. Zoning, density, and utility availability to be verified by the buyer with Buncombe County, the Town of Swannanoa, and applicable utility providers. | Basic Information
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