Arden
The unincorporated community of Arden is located between Skyland and Fletcher near the Henderson County line. Whether you are looking fro an established neighborhood or new construction, Arden offers a variety of real estate choices. Part of Arden’s charm is that it offers spacious homes on large lots as well as excellent schools.
The town is served by Glen Arden Elementary School, which opened in 1971 and expanded in 2001. Part of Buncombe County Schools, Glen Arden has been names a School of Excellence for the past seven years, meaning that at least 90 percent of its students are at or above the grade level. Glen Arden is one of the only two schools in North Carolina to achieve this status.
Formerly called Royal Pines Park, Jake Rusher Park in Arden features a huge playground and plans are in place to add a trail, gazebo, basketball and volleyball courts and picnic tables. The park was named after the man who owned and managed the park for 30 years and left money after his death to finance a city park. Improvements to the park are expected to be completed by 2010.