There are a lot of middle class neighboorhoods. View our website and start your own MapTracks based property search.

Mon Jun 30 2008, 22:54

Hi Mike - I notice you are from San Antonio - whether you are re-locating or buying a vacation home makes a difference. I am certainly in agreement with Lisa, Best is definitely subjective. It's really a case of what meets your needs. The Mountain Express is a local paper along with the Asheville Citizen Times, and they are a great resource to get a feel for the area. Here's a 'best of' article published at Mountain Express citing their best neigborhood at the time. There are lots of article on 'best neighborhoods' if you google.

Bear in mind that Asheville has lots of small towns surrounding it such as Weaverville and Black Mountain within 15 minutes' drive to Asheville. Here are a few homes in Asheville between $300,000 and $700,000 for a first glimpse at what you get for your money in which neighborhoods:

http://www.wncrmls.com/wnc/maildoc/b001323746.html

Here's the article (you'll find lots more if you google)
Uniquely Asheville
We have ways of making you stay
by Xpress Staff in Vol. 10 / Iss. 09

Best Neighborhood
Montford
Despite the neighborhood renaissance that saw West Asheville's first major arts festival, the third anniversary of the popular West End Bakery, and the opening of numerous other downtown-esque businesses along Haywood Road, the burgeoning Brooklyn of Asheville came in second behind repeat winner Montford.

This historic district of period homes and dead-author stomping grounds -- O. Henry is buried in Montford's Riverside Cemetery, and Zelda Fitzgerald met her fate in a fire at the late Highland Hospital on Zillicoa Street -- got livelier this year with the opening of Pyper's Place, a cafe housed in the former Montford Laundromat. A half-block away, the 1-year-old Sweet Heaven Ice Cream & Music Cafe continues to thrive, combining organic ice cream and live folk music in a feel-good parfait that is quintessential Montford. -- MM

Fri Mar 21 2008, 10:41

Everyones definition of "Best" is very different. Before answering that question I always ask what is your vision of your move to this area. Do you want to be close to downtown to take advantage of the arts/resturants ect. or do you want to be out a litle further and have some space to spread out? Do you want a family friendly? The best thing to do is define what is "Best" for you and look at what fits that in your given price range. Happy to help in any way.

Fri Mar 14 2008, 11:16

Jeff,
I can appreciate your comments about selling property in Asheville, NC from a company in Libertyville, IL. Actually we have a very strong presence in Western North Carolina helping people from across the country and internationally relocate. Our main market is retirement, second home and vacation properties within gated amenitized communities. When we receive a request for a more traditional residence, where a local realtor would best serve the client, we have established MLS agents we work with. There are hundreds of gated communities throughout the southeast and our business is to find the very best in sense of quality, value and reputation. We help narrow the many choices and work with our clients to make the very best decision. We have over a decade of experience with this market. Think about it, how is an local agent from Asheville, NC going to know any more about Queens Gap in Rutherfordton, NC than a company located in Chicago that only concentrates on gated amenitized communities across the SE. I hope this answers your question and maybe we can send some "local" clients your way!

Talk with Marian Schaffer, The Schaffer Realty Group
847-367-8773

Mon Feb 18 2008, 06:05

Terry, how can a firm in Libertyville, IL . (The Schaffer Realty Group Ltd
872 S. Milwaukee Ave. #293 Libertyville, IL 60048 60048) Know Asheville or for that matter Western North Carolina like a native? When looking for property find an agent in Asheville or western North Carolina to represent you. Real estate is local and Libertyville, IL 60048 is 691 miles away.

Sun Feb 17 2008, 20:45

Mike,
Another good site to visit is provided. Asheville has so much to offer and it really depends on so many factors. Also, Asheville has been a very hot market over the past few years, even in this down market. But if you know where to look, you can pick up some really good deals. Developers are offering a lot of incentives.
Visit our site and let me know if we can help in any way.

Sun Feb 17 2008, 19:55

Gosh, can tell where his properties for sale are. Swannanoa, Candler, Woodfin, Leicester? Ugghh. Fairview (Tiger Woods is building here), Arden, Haw Creek. Fairview is incredible but harder to find property.

Sun Feb 17 2008, 18:40

Mike:
Are you still planning on coming to North Carolina this month? I'd be glad to assist you. Email me or give me a call. All the information is in my profile and web page.

Sun Feb 10 2008, 14:51

Mike:
I would be glad to help you on your visit in February. My contact information is on my site and like Jeff's site has search and regular email updates. Send me your travel dates and I'll set aside time to help you. Feel free to email me at Mike.t.Wallace@recursor.net your message will come right to me or go to my site and click just listed to forward me more details.
Thanks
Wallace
- You will love Western North Carolina.

Sun Jan 6 2008, 11:54

Mike, I know you are thinking about moving months out. Here is a idea and website that may help. http://www.allashevillelistings.com/ put in your search criteria then each morning you will be emailed a list of all of the new homes for sale and price changes since your previous search. No more having to rely on manual searches. That way you can keep up with the Asheville market and have a good idea about whats for sale and prices.

Sat Jan 5 2008, 21:00

Wallace, thanks for the information. We are looking at moving to Asheville next November and having never been there it is toguher to decipher a market form so far away. We are visiting in late February and ideal we are looking in the 200- 300 range I dont mind a comute as long as I can still get a break on traffic compared to San Antonio and can still get some of the beautiful scenery of Western NC. We will deffinately be looking for a realtor as we get closer to our moving time and our visit. I will be in touch

Wed Jan 2 2008, 18:25

Mike:
Define middle class. Do you have a price range in mind? The challenge with Western North Carolina is also its beauty the mountains prevent track building. We go from single wides to million dollar homes. My $250,000. 3000 sqft home in Shreveport was considered expensive here it is considered an entry price in the young professional market. Now to answer your question. These cities near Asheville offer good property value and on-site construction:

Candler
Woodfin
Leicester
Weaverville
Barnardsville
Enka
Swannanoa
Mars Hill

In addition you can sometimes get a deal on an older home in Asheville and renovate/flip.
If I can help please contact me! Asheville is great place to live.

Wed Jan 2 2008, 11:56