Live where the pros play at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, host of the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville, a PGA TOUR FedExCup Fall Event bringing professional golf back to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Set within the exclusive gated community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, this exceptional homesite offers expansive views of Pisgah National Forest and a private cul-de-sac setting. A thoughtfully designed proposed residence features a spacious great room, chef’s kitchen, dining area, office, primary suite, and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces. The lower level adds a second great room with bar and sauna, along with three additional bedroom suites. Multiple covered porches, an outdoor grill area, and a three-car garage create a home designed for relaxed mountain living and effortless entertaining. Enjoy the amenities of this premier golf community just 12 miles from Asheville. A Club membership at The Cliffs is available for purchase with this property giving you access to all seven communities.
Cliffs at Walnut Cove, located between Pisgah National Forest and the French Broad River valley, is a gated and golf-oriented Avery Creek neighborhood with mountain ridgelines and curated estate streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around The Cliffs at Walnut Cove clubhouse on Walnut Cove Road, where the arrival court, practice greens, and terrace dining set a quiet, resort-like rhythm. Architecture leans to timber-and-stone mountain homes with long-range views and tucked-away drives. Trailheads and forest edges shape daily routines as much as fairways. Nearby, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s campus adds a social anchor beyond the gates. The North Carolina Arboretum and Bent Creek Experimental Forest frame the landscape with gardens, gravel routes, and canopy shade.
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Offer insights
92 Smokey Ridge Trl · $6,495,000
$6.49M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $6.49M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
38 days
The average home goes pending in 88 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.5%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Walk-in closet(s)
Finished full basement with storage space
Tankless water heater
Bar fridge
Disposal
Washer and dryer included
ENERGY STAR qualified washer, dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerator
Room count: 1
Gas fireplace in great room
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total (1 on the main level; 3 in second living quarters)
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms total (1 main, 3 in second living quarters)
2 half bathrooms total (1 main, 1 in second living quarters)
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator
Bar fridge
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Main level laundry room
Gas dryer hookup
ENERGY STAR qualified washer and dryer
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating with zoned system
ENERGY STAR qualified equipment
Electric cooling
Exterior features
Adjoins forest
Cul-de-sac location
Hilly, sloped and wooded lot with views
Private setting
Cobblestone and paved road access on a privately maintained road
Home design
Single family residence, site-built
Two levels
Second living quarters included
New construction (proposed completion 2028-04-30)
Zoning: R-2
Parking
Attached garage with 3 garage spaces
Driveway with shared driveway access
Garage door opener and keypad entry
Garage faces side
Main level garage
Security
Keypad entry
Construction
Fiber cement and stone exterior
Built by Big Hills Construction LLC
Basement foundation
New construction
Utilities
City water
Septic installed
Cable available
Electricity connected
Underground utilities
HOA & community
HOA membership required; annual association fee
Association fee: $3,515 annually
Association contact: Scott Carlton
Other
Property proposed/development status: Proposed
Lot size approximately 1.74 acres
Elevation: 2000
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Discover The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, an exclusive gated community offering world-class amenities in the heart of Asheville, NC. Set on 1.74 acres and surrounded by mature hardwoods, this exceptional homesite provides privacy, tranquility, and a picturesque mountain setting. One of the few remaining estate lots in the community, this property offers gently sloping terrain that can accommodate a walk-out basement and excellent Blue Ridge Mountain view potential. Two distinct build sites allows flexibility in home design and orientation. Conveniently located on a quiet cul-de-sac and near the award winning Walnut Cove clubhouse, featuring fine dining at The Tavern, and the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. This lot perfectly balances seclusion with access. Bordered by the Pisgah National Forest the property is just 10 minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport and approximately 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. Residents also enjoy miles of private hiking and biking trails, making this lot the ideal location for an upscale mountain lifestyle. Property owners have the opportunity to join The Cliffs, which also features an 18,000-square-foot wellness center complete with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a full-service spa. Membership with The Cliffs grants access to all seven Cliffs communities and their unparalleled amenities.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4124412
Sep 22, 2025
Price Changed
$795,000
$113/sq ft
Jul 8, 2025
Price Changed
$975,000
$139/sq ft
Mar 27, 2025
Price Changed
$995,000
$142/sq ft
Apr 5, 2024
Listed
$1,195,000
$170/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3864545
Jun 30, 2022
Delisted
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Jun 30, 2022
Sold
$365,000
$52/sq ft
May 24, 2022
Contingent
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May 24, 2022
Listed
$365,000
$52/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3819576
Jan 11, 2022
Contingent
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Jan 11, 2022
Listed
$365,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2017
Sold
$225,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 2016
Sold
$250,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,450 (+4.7%)
$225,000
2024
$1,385 (+3.3%)
$225,000
2023
$1,341 (+1.7%)
$225,000
2022
$1,319
$225,000
2021
$1,319 (−53.0%)
$225,000
2020
$2,807
$225,000
2019
$2,807
$445,600
2018
$2,807
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Lot size
1.74 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Buncombe County
APN
962424505600000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for residential development and supporting recreational, community service and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Arden, NC • 28704
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Arden. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 92 Smokey Ridge Trl
$6,375,124
$120K under list price of $6.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $765K to $5.8M.