339 Cumberland Avenue in Asheville, NC 28801

If you seek the warmth and energy of Asheville, but the words “new” and “condo” aren’t quite your speed, the neighborhood of Montford is just a few short blocks away. Take a quick walk from the heart of downtown, and you will find yourself in the midst of a close-knit, historic neighborhood with large old trees, lush lawns, and diverse architecture.

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Few neighborhoods reflect the rich architectural heritage of Asheville as well as the Montford Historic District. A portion of this neighborhood was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and in 1981, the Asheville City Council designated Montford as a local historic district.

Montford retains more than 600 buildings, most of which were built between 1890 and 1920. The neighborhood’s variety of architectural influences reflect the cosmopolitan character of Asheville during the turn of the 20th century. Victorian, Queen Anne, and Arts and Crafts styles combine with Neoclassical, Colonial Revival, and castle-like motifs, resulting in an overall complex quality of designs and artistic talent throughout the neighborhood.

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BUYING PROPERTY IN MONTFORD

Beverly-Hanks has an office conveniently located in north Asheville on Merrimon Avenue. If you're searching for homes and land in Montford, 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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MONTFORD REAL ESTATE IS ALL ABOUT LOCATION:

The beautiful historic Montford neighborhood is just a stone’s throw from the heart of downtown Asheville, within easy walking distance to all of downtown's amenities. As the seat of Buncombe County and the largest city in the region, Asheville offers many amenities within minutes of each of the area’s various neighborhoods, 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. Asheville is also conveniently located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, a sightseer's and cyclist's haven.

MONTFORD PROXIMITIES:

Downtown Asheville: 3 minutes

Woodfin: 6 minutes

Grove Park: 7 minutes

West Asheville: 8 minutes

Weaverville: 14 minutes

Biltmore Village: 15 minutes

Biltmore Forest: 17 minutes

Asheville Regional Airport: 18 minutes

ABOUT BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC:

Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina, but surrounding towns and neighborhoods in Buncombe County like Montford 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.

ASHEVILLE TAX RATES (2017):

Tax rates are per $100 of assessed valuation.

Asheville City: $ 0.9679

Asheville CIty and City School: $ 1.0879

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