Swannanoa
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Located between Asheville and Black Mountain along Interstate 40, the Swannanoa community is full of rich mountain history. The area is named for the Swannanoa River that runs through the region and which was once a lifeline for settlers in the valley. Today, Swannanoa is growing quickly alongside other mountain communities.
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Swannanoa enjoys proximity to nearby mountain vistas, rivers, and trails. The community of more than 4,500 residents breathes with mountain energy. Minutes from a plethora of natural or urban attractions (in Black Mountain and Asheville), Swannanoa is attracting first-time homebuyers and retirees alike.
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Beverly-Hanks has an office conveniently located in nearby downtown Asheville. If you're searching for homes and land in Swannanoa, our expert real estate agents are available to help. Your Beverly-Hanks & Associates REALTOR® is backed by an outstanding support staff and committed to the highest standards of customer service.
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SWANNANOA REAL ESTATE IS ALL ABOUT LOCATION:
Swannanoa offers many amenities nearby or within minutes, including public, private, and charter schools; an extensive county library system; access to state-of-the-art medical facilities, including Mission Hospital, the largest in the region; and innumerable shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Swannanoa is also conveniently located near the Pisgah National Forest, as well as near the Blue Ridge Parkway, a sightseer's and cyclist's haven.
SWANNANOA PROXIMITIES:
Black Mountain: 11 minutes
Montreat: 16 minutes
Downtown Asheville: 17 minutes
Old Fort: 18 minutes
Fairview: 19 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport: 27 minutes
Bat Cave: 37 minutes
ABOUT BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC:
Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina, but surrounding towns and neighborhoods in Buncombe County like Swannanoa offer small-town flair and varied amenities. The four-season temperate climate with average snowfall of only 13 inches makes year-round living easy. Average elevation is 2,165 feet above sea level with surrounding mountain elevations of up to 6,685 feet at Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Because of this broad range of elevations and corresponding climates and plant growth, the area is one of the most biodiverse in the United States and the world.
SWANNANOA TAX RATES (2017):
Tax rates are per $100 of assessed valuation.
Swannanoa: $ 0.6680
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HOMES AND LAND IN Swannanoa
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Properties in Swannanoa
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History is Alive in Swannanoa
Did you know that Davy Crockett met his first wife, Elizabeth Patton, in Swannanoa in 1815? The Swannanoa Valley has been inhabited for more than 12,000 years and its European inhabitants trace their history back to 1784.
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Swannanoa's history is on display at the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center. The two-story museum is located in the former Black Mountain Fire Department building, which was designed in 1921 by Richard Sharp Smith, project architect for Asheville's Biltmore Estate. Among the stories on display is that of the Alexander Inn in Swannanoa, which dates back to the 1820s and is “the oldest continuously lived in structure by the same family in Buncombe County.”
Warren Wilson College, a private, four-year liberal arts college, is located nearby in the Swannanoa River Valley. The college advocates a curriculum they call “the Triad,” wherein students learn from academics, work, and service. Founded in 1991, the Swannanoa Gathering is Warren Wilson College's educational program of summer folk arts workshops design to keep mountain music and arts alive and in practice.
The distinguished, avant-garde Black Mountain College was located nearby from 1933–57. Students of and visitors to the college included art revolutionaries and thought leaders like Josef Albers, John Cage, Albert Einstein, Buckminster Fuller, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac. Visit the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville to pay homage to the iconoclastic institution with an ongoing roster of exhibits, talks, and performances.
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Community Amenities
- Community Open Space
- Lake Access
- Mountain Biking/Cycling
- Walking/Hiking Trails
- Long Distance Views
Nearby Activities
- Lake Fishing
- Running
- Walking/Hiking
- Dining
- Art/Culture
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
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The scatter diagram plots price (along the horizontal axis) and square footage (along the vertical axis), the pattern of the resulting points reveals any correlation present between the price and the size of the home. When enough correctly selected closed sales are present a linear regression can be calculated providing insight for properly pricing a property. This graph is only useful when similar properties are considered. For assistance identifying similar properties and determining if a correlation does exist, please contact your agent or customer service.
This line graph monitors the average amount of time it takes to market and close on a property. This is useful for monitoring whether a market is accelerating or decelerating. Since it is calculated from closed properties it is useful as a trailing indicator. For assistance predicting the future direction of the market based on active properties, please contact your agent or customer service.
Examining the number of homes sold per month can be an effective way to gauge the sales pace for a particular market. When sales pace is considered alongside days on market the two metrics can prove very effective for revealing future market conditions.
In neighborhoods where properties closely resemble one another, tracking price per square foot over time can provide some basic pricing insight. It’s important to only use this graph in neighborhoods with properties of similar age, condition, and size. For help determining if price per square foot is appropriate, please contact your agent or customer service for more assistance.
This pie chart considers the distribution of sales across all of the price brackets during a specific time period and area. The chart is useful for quickly analyzing which price categories are most commonly sold and when multiple pie charts are considered for spotting consumer preferences across different geographies.
Information throughout these charts are represented as reported by the North Carolina Multiple Listing Service, which does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.