556 Elk Mountain Scenic Highway
Asheville, NC 28804
Description
Enjoy a 180 degree long range mountain view in peace & tranquility on this lovely 'top of the world' land looking toward both Johnson City, Tennessee & west towards Haywood County & the Great Smokie Mountains. Excellent driveway already constructed. 4 Bedroom septic & new construction approved by Buncombe County Environmental Services. Perk Test attached. Of the 6.2 acres, approximately 1.2 acres is cleared for home construction & driveway. Appx 5 acres is fully wooded. The beauty of ownership of trees on the downhill slopes around the house site is the 'control in perpetuity' of the magnificent views. Winter views of the Beaverdam Valley and downtown Asheville also! This pristine 6+ acres of Open Use Land is just 10 minutes from Beaverdam Rd, Asheville Country Club & Golf Course, as well as shops & restaurants of North Asheville. 15 minutes from the renowned Grove Park Inn and downtown Asheville. Adirondack chairs sit atop the highest knoll. The seller envisions a house tucked into the side of this knoll, with a walk-out to this breathtaking lookout, but there are at least 3 other house sites that would work Steep Slope comes into play on this 'ridgetop land'. The currently staked site is 100% county approved. Upon leaving this property, turn left and go 2 miles to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the local's favorite, peaceful alternative to crossing town without traffic. At 3500-4000 feet elevation you can literally see for miles and miles. See time lapse photography on MLS site showing 24 hours of magestic sky in motion over the Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from this house site only. Welcome home.
Property Details
- Sewer InformationSeptic Needed, Other - See Remarks
- ViewLong Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Utility FeaturesOther - See Remarks
- Parcel Number9751-03-4403-00000
- Community FeaturesWalking Trails
- Utility SourceShared Well
- Original List Price$1,100,000
- Elementary SchoolAsheville
- Middle SchoolAsheville
- High SchoolAsheville
- Property TypePurchase
- CountyBuncombe
- MLS #4310862
- Cost1100000
- Property SubtypeAcreage
- MLS #4310862
- Lot FeaturesViews
- Lot DescriptionViews
- ZoningOU
- Days on Market (Cumulative)1
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Listing Agent: Binford Jennings (#CARvjennings), Email: binford.jennings@allentate.com
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown (#CARNCM10050)

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