Whether you are a contractor looking for statement property to showcase your building skills or a buyer in search of a generational estate upon which to build your family’s memories, you absolutely must consider this roughly 15 acres inside The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. It was recently reduced to an extraordinary new price, creating an unprecedented window of opportunity for the discerning buyer. Held private for over two decades—unavailable even during the original unveiling of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove—this singular 14.97-acre parcel now stands as the most compelling estate acquisition in the region. At this newly repositioned value, the chance to secure an unrepeatable landholding of this caliber transforms from a rare prospect into an immediate call to action. Ascending dramatically from 2,400 feet to more than 2,700 feet in elevation, the property is awash in southeasterly mountain vistas. Its upper border directly adjoins the protected expanse of Pisgah National Forest, guaranteeing pristine seclusion, timeless natural beauty, and a built-in wilderness buffer that can never be compromised. Yet despite its boundless privacy and scale, the estate sits mere moments from Walnut Cove’s main gate, pairing sylvan tranquility with spontaneous convenience. Whether your vision calls for an iconic private architectural manor or an expansive multi-residence family compound, acreage of this scale within Arden’s finest enclave is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. Now paired with exceptional pricing, this storied mountainside retreat is ready to anchor your family’s legacy for generations to come.
Vacant landProperty Type
14.97 acresLot Size
$46,693Price/Acres
$293/moHOA Dues
Listed by Kyle Olinger• Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
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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Architectural review restriction applies
Livestock restrictions
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Approximately 14.97 acres
Paved road frontage on a private road
Private road maintained by owner(s)
Elevation around 2000 feet
Community amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, gated entry, golf course, hot tub, indoor and outdoor pools, pond, putting green, tennis courts, and walking trails
Home design
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Zoned R-LD
Intended for residential use
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Gated community
Construction
Basement indicated as proposed foundation
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City water available
Septic system needed
Underground power lines
HOA & community
Mandatory HOA managed by Carlton Property Services
Annual association fee of $3,515
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Restrictions prohibit manufactured and modular homes
Square footage restriction noted
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Buncombe County
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Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2024.
R-LD
Low-Density Residential District
The R-LD Low-Density Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for low-density residential and related-type development in areas where topographic or other constraints preclude intense urban development. These areas are not likely to have public water and sewer services available, and the minimum required lot area will be one acre unless additional land area is required for adequate sewage disposal. These are environmentally sensitive areas that are characterized by one or more of the following conditions: Steep slopes, fragile soils, or flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 18 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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87/ 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.
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Redfin Estimate for 99999 Cliffsridge Pkwy
$654,556
$44K under list price of $699K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $749K to $1.6M.