Buncombe Land for Sale

Welcome to Buncombe County, North Carolina – a breathtaking blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a thriving community. Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Buncombe County boasts a rich tapestry of landscapes, from rolling hills and lush forests to sparkling rivers and stunning mountain vistas. This region is renowned for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and fishing, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts.

As the home of Asheville, Buncombe County is a hub of artistic expression and culinary delights, with a lively arts scene, craft breweries, and farm-to-table dining experiences that attract visitors from far and wide. The historic architecture and charming downtown areas reflect the county's rich heritage, while the warm and welcoming community spirit makes it an ideal place to call home.

If you’re considering investing in land, Buncombe County offers a variety of options that cater to diverse needs and aspirations. Whether you envision building your dream home, establishing a retreat, or exploring agricultural opportunities, the available land for sale presents a unique chance to embrace the serene lifestyle this region has to offer. With its convenient access to urban amenities and the tranquility of nature right at your doorstep, Buncombe County is the perfect setting for your next adventure.

Explore the possibilities today and discover why Buncombe County is not just a place to live, but a place to thrive. Your piece of this enchanting landscape awaits!

Newest Buncombe Land for Sale

$900,000

4410518 MLS

Exceptional opportunity in Asheville's River Arts District! This 1.5-acre commercial parcel is ideally situated along the scenic French Broad River, offering outstanding visibility and a prime location in one of the city's most dynamic and evolving areas. Whether you're planning a commercial, mixed-use, or investment project, this property presents exciting possibilities. Buyers are encouraged to verify all permitted uses, development standards, and restrictions with the City of Asheville Zoning Department.

458 Riverside Drive, Asheville

$250,000

4410424 MLS

**HIGHLIGHTS:** *Nearly 11.9 unrestricted acres with development potential, newly installed and permitted 3-bedroom septic system, recently improved driveway, large cleared and graded homesite (approximately 70' x 50'), electricity already brought to the property, natural spring, no HOA, and double-wide manufactured homes permitted.* Whether you're looking to **build your dream home, create a family compound, subdivide and develop (buyer to verify), or invest in land with exceptional flexibility**, this 11.9-acre Swannanoa property offers an outstanding opportunity. With no discovered HOA or neighborhood restrictions, the possibilities are extensive. Significant site work has already been completed, saving both time and expense. A **newly installed and permitted 3-bedroom septic system** is in place, along with a **recently improved driveway** leading to a spacious **70' x 50' cleared and graded homesite**. **Electricity has already been brought to the property**, allowing you to move forward with your plans more quickly. The property also features a natural spring and mountain views that can be further enhanced with selective clearing. Whether you're envisioning a custom mountain retreat, a primary residence, multiple homesites, a long-term investment, or a spot for your camper or RV, this land provides the flexibility to bring your vision to life. Double-wide manufactured homes are permitted, offering even more options for future use. Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, located just 9 minutes to downtown Black Mountain, 12 minutes to Asheville, approximately 38 minutes to Hendersonville, and only 2 hours to Charlotte, making this an ideal location for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment property. This is a rare opportunity to own acreage where much of the expensive groundwork has already been completed—bringing you one step closer to building, developing, or investing in one of Western North Carolina's most desirable areas. This property is actually off of KEMA Rd. Take I-40 E to Patton Cove Rd. Take exit 59 from I-40 E. Turn right onto Patton Cove Rd. Turn right onto Buckeye Access Rd. Turn left onto Patton Cove Rd. Turn Right onto Kema Rd. Follow directional signs and see for sale sign.

00 Patton Cove Road Unit #6, Swannanoa

$5,900,000

4410325 MLS

Paddy Cove Farm | ±108 Acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains | Two Homes, 10,000 SF Multiuse Building & Income-Producing Cell Tower Once in a great while, a property comes along that isn't just land. It's a legacy. Welcome to Paddy Cove Farm, ±108 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain paradise spread across two adjacent parcels just 20 minutes north of downtown Asheville. This is the rare offering where flat, usable pastures meet rolling hills and long-range mountain views in every direction, a canvas ready for a private family compound, working farm, wellness retreat, event venue, or luxury mountain escape. Cross the private bridge and gated entrance and the land unfolds: open meadows, wooded ridgelines, multiple natural springs, mature apple trees and weeping willows, and a stunning spring-fed stocked pond complete with dock. The kind of setting people spend a lifetime searching for. Two site-built homes anchor the estate. 1370 Barnardsville Hwy is a beautifully rebuilt and restored 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch (2,354 SF) with a fresh, modern kitchen, private back patio, and a mountain backdrop. 1372 Barnardsville Hwy is a custom-built 2008 home (2,314 SF, 2 bed / 2.5 bath plus office) featuring vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, granite kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, 2-car attached garage, and a covered deck made for taking in the views. The opportunity doesn't stop at the homes. A ±10,000 SF multi-use commercial building, formerly home to an outdoor equipment business, offers commercial HVAC, kitchen, office and bath up front, with wide-open bays for workshop, storage, or operations. Add working barns, a pole barn, farm outbuildings, road frontage on Barnardsville Highway, and an income-producing cell tower lease, and you have a property that works as hard as it inspires. Open Use zoning on both parcels means flexibility. Approximately 35 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport, all on a state-maintained highway. Properties of this scale, beauty, and versatility simply do not come to market. Come see Paddy Cove Farm and imagine what's possible.

1372 & 1370 Barnardsville Highway, Barnardsville

$207,500

4410232 MLS

Rare buildable lot in Asheville's vibrant River Arts District! This 0.10-acre cleared, level lot at 20 Roberts Street #1 offers an exceptional opportunity to build a residence, multi-family property, or recreational/second home just minutes from downtown Asheville. Zoned RAD-NT (River Arts District – Neighborhood Transitional), this lot is ready to go with city water and city sewer already available and paved, publicly maintained road frontage. Located near the French Broad River, Riverside Drive, and Asheville's celebrated art studios, breweries, and restaurants, with easy access to I-240 and I-26. Perfect for buyers seeking land for sale in Asheville NC, a buildable lot in the River Arts District, or an investment property near downtown. Suitable Use: Multi-Family, Recreational/2nd Home, Residential. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of one of Asheville's fastest-growing neighborhoods. Call the listing agent for details.

20 Roberts Street, Asheville

$450,000

4409000 MLS

Incredible Land! A rare 11-acre canvas in Leicester - cleared, and flat south-facing pasture wrapped in gorgeous ridgelines and nearly 360-degree long-range mountain views, with sunsets stretching the full width of the sky. Easy access off of both Alexander Rd, while aloo bordering Tipton Hill Rd puts you in an amazing location. Easy access to several mountain towns, with gorgeous scenic drives to each of them - less than 20 minutes to the great shops and cafes of Main St Weaverville or Marshall, and similar drive to bustling downtown Asheville. Open use zoning means it's yours to activate your dreams and vision into reality!- build an amazing homestead, family compound, eco-development, or a smart hold in a fast-growing corridor. You have to see this amazing property for yourself. It's priced well below the recent tax appraisal. There are bordering parcels for sale as well; see home with 2.37 acres - MLS#4408987, and another 21.5 acres - MLS#4409036.

14 Rocking Chair Lane, Leicester

$118,000

4409619 MLS

Opportunity in Fletcher / South Asheville! This 1.18-acre corner lot offers a strong land-value opportunity with existing site improvements already in place, including power, well, and septic. The property includes an older manufactured home that is believed to be beyond practical repair and likely in need of removal, making this an ideal candidate for a new homesite, or other buyer-planned improvement subject to buyer verification and applicable county requirements. The cleared portion of the property is flat, open, and very buildable, offering a usable homesite area with convenient access from Mills Gap Road. The rear/wooded portion of the property adds privacy, natural buffer, and a wooded mountain setting, with steeper terrain toward the back. A practical option for buyers seeking a usable building site with infrastructure already installed, while still enjoying a larger wooded parcel feel. Seller makes no representations regarding the condition, usability, or permitting status of the existing manufactured home, septic system, or other improvements. Buyer to verify.

920 Mills Gap Road, Fletcher

$45,000

4410042 MLS

A rare opportunity to build your mountain dream home in The Havens, where homesites seldom become available. This exceptional 3.85-acre parcel offers a broad, gentle ridgeline with long-range mountain views at an elevation of under 2,500 feet, providing an ideal combination of privacy, natural beauty, and easy buildability. For a mountain view property, the paved road leading to the homesite offers a gentle approach, making access easier year-round. A paved driveway is already in place via a deeded easement and extends to the edge of the property, providing convenient access while eliminating one of the most significant expenses and challenges of building in the mountains. Electricity is conveniently available at the property boundary. The expansive ridgeline offers multiple potential homesites with plenty of room for outdoor living, while ownership of the fallaway slopes below the ridge allows for sustainable view enhancement through selective tree trimming to help preserve your mountain vistas for years to come. Located in The Havens, a private, wooded community with paved roads, this property offers the best of Western North Carolina mountain living between Black Mountain and Chimney Rock. Whether you're planning a full-time residence or a mountain retreat, this is a rare opportunity to secure one of the community's premier homesites.

0000 Havens Creek Road Unit #4, Black Mountain

$400,000

4410078 MLS

West Asheville in City land/lot/tract. Potential residential development on 1.44 acres zoned RS-8. Property does have a brick ranch house (inhabited), old mobile home, (not inhabitable) and an old barn. Outbuildings are used for storage. No value applied for the house or outbuildings. Ranch home interior only viewed if serious buyer on second tour of property. Requires confirmed appointment to see inside house. Easy to show and walk land tract. Primary focus is the value of the land for development. MSD sewer line at street. Per MSD, 8 inch public sewer line. Rectangular Level to Slightly sloping tract rising from Cub Road towards the rear of the lot. All potential development or subdivision, zoning or utility needs or requirements to be verified by the buyer as these would apply to any designs they may want to pursue.

11 Cub Road Unit #4, Asheville

$55,000

4409992 MLS

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience with this exceptional homesite in the gated mountain community of Laurel Ridge in Black Mountain, NC. Follow the gently winding logging road to a peaceful setting where Laurel Branch Creek flows below, creating the soothing sounds of mountain living. One of the property's standout features is the presence of multiple gently sloping to level building sites—a rare opportunity in Laurel Ridge that offers flexibility in designing your dream mountain home. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and abundant wildlife, this property provides the ideal balance of seclusion while remaining easily accessible within the community. Laurel Ridge is known for its pristine natural setting and outstanding community amenities, including underground utilities, a community water system, hiking trails, a community center, helipad, and fire substation. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a mountain getaway, you'll appreciate the peaceful surroundings and the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Black Mountain, local restaurants, shopping, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, with Asheville only a short drive away. Create the mountain retreat you've always envisioned in one of Western North Carolina's most established gated communities.

TBD Hemlock Circle Unit #132, Black Mountain

$189,000

4401465 MLS

Here is where you can have what everyone wants – a private mountain home that is only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville! This large lot in the exclusive Crest Mountain neighborhood is your blank slate - prepped and ready to go for building. Pre-clearing and initial grading was done and underground utilities including electric, high-speed internet, natural gas, city water, and city sewer are ready for connection- no guesswork on septic or a well! The architect the sellers consulted said it is a good and relatively easy building lot due to the natural shelf in the middle (see attached topo survey). Building plans included with an acceptable offer. Current winter view and likely year-round view once a home is built and even better once other lots are cleared for building. The community is gated and the lot is on a cul-de-sac where no other homes have been built so quiet and privacy are outstanding. No scary, steep roads and it is paved all the way to the lot!

120 Ben Lippen School Road, Asheville

$265,000

4409301 MLS

Discover a peaceful wooded homesite in one of Asheville's most distinctive communities. This Bee Balm Way property offers a beautiful forest setting, gentle, easy-to-build topography, and desirable southeastern exposure for abundant natural light throughout the day. The combination of privacy, mature trees, and favorable orientation creates an exceptional canvas for a thoughtfully designed mountain home. Whether you're ready to build your dream home now or simply secure your place for the future, there is no required timeframe to begin construction, giving you the flexibility to build on your schedule. Located just 6.9 miles from vibrant downtown Asheville, Olivette Riverside Community & Farm is a 411-acre conservation community and nationally recognized agrihood nestled along the French Broad River. Designed around connections to food, nature, neighbors, and the arts, Olivette offers a lifestyle unlike any other in Western North Carolina. At the heart of the community is a thriving four-season certified organic farm offering a CSA, farm stand, seasonal events, educational programming, and opportunities to connect with the land. Residents enjoy an exceptional collection of amenities, including a private riverfront park with a pavilion and stone fireplace, a suspended bridge to a private island, fire circle amphitheater, community gardens, orchards, miles of hiking and biking trails, a walking labyrinth, dog park, and acres of permanently protected open space. Modern infrastructure includes fiber-optic internet, underground utilities, city water and sewer, and state-maintained roads—bringing today's conveniences to an extraordinary natural setting. With only a limited number of homesites remaining in this established riverfront agrihood, this is a rare opportunity to build in one of Asheville's most distinctive communities. If you've been searching for an Asheville luxury homesite offering a serene wooded setting, excellent natural light, easy buildability, thoughtful community design, and the freedom to build on your own timeline, this Bee Balm Way property offers an exceptional place to create not just a home, but a way of life. "Tucked along the French Broad River near Asheville, North Carolina, lies the neighborhood of our dreams. From the lush open spaces to the picturesque homes to the working farm, Olivette Riverside Community and Farm is full of local food, charm, and community." — Martha Stewart Living

9999 Bee Balm Way Unit #55, Asheville

$230,000

4409818 MLS

Wooded and private acreage in Fairview. Approximately 23.53 acres, listed below tax value, and less than $10,000 per acre. Perfect for private estate, vacation/second home, or investment property. Privately maintained road runs along eastern property border. Western portion of property offers seclusion and potential for long-range views at higher elevation. Portion of property is located in the Steep Slope/High Elevation Overlay District. Less than 10 minutes to shopping and amenities, and 15 minutes to Asheville.

23.53 Acres Ballard Creek Road, Fairview

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