An exceptional opportunity to create a distinctive custom residence in Beaucatcher Heights, one of Asheville's most desirable established communities. Privately nestled among mature hardwoods and positioned atop a natural knoll, this 1.51 acre wooded homesite offers an elevated setting with the potential for beautiful long-range mountain view through selective tree clearing. The site's natural topography invites thoughtful architectural design that takes full advantage of the elevation, surrounding landscape, and opportunity to create a truly individual residence. Surrounded by beautiful homes and just minutes from Mission Hospital, Biltmore Village, and downtown Asheville, Beaucatcher Heights offers a compelling balance of residential character and urban convenience. City water and sewer, fiber optic cable availability and underground electric add to the property's appeal. For the discerning buyer seeking a premium homesite for a substantial custom build, looking to create a residence that reflects a personal vision while enjoying the enduring appeal of an established Asheville neighborhood.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.51 acresLot Size
$208,609Price/Acres
$122/moHOA Dues
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Asheville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Asheville High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
Hall Fletcher Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
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About
Kenilworth
Kenilworth, located between Downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village, is a residential and hillside Asheville neighborhood with curving streets and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Kenilworth Road corridor near Mission Hospital, where steady foot traffic meets a calm, tree-lined streetscape. Brick and stone cottages, Tudor Revival details, and mid-century ranch homes sit on sloped lots with filtered mountain views. Sidewalk walks trace pocket parks and wooded edges that soften the urban grid. Nearby cultural pillars such as the Orange Peel, Asheville Art Museum, and the Folk Art Center shape evenings and weekends without pulling focus from the quiet blocks.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Sloped, wooded lot with views
Paved road frontage on a city street
Utilities
City water; tap fee required
Public sewer; tap fee required
Fiber-optic service and underground power lines
HOA & community
Beaucatcher Heights HOA membership is mandatory
Annual HOA dues of $730
Community street lights
Community build restrictions apply
Electricity and solar
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It is the intent of the RS-2 Residential Single-Family Low Density District to establish a low density for single-family dwellings and other compatible uses in recognition of environmental constraints such as, but not limited to, steep slopes, impervious soils, high water tables, and flooding. It is also the intent of this district to preserve the general welfare by protecting important resources such as, but not limited to, watersheds and view sheds. In addition to recognizing environmental constraints and preserving important resources, this district is also intended to stabilize and protect the district's residential character while promoting a suitable environment for single-family living.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Library
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 98° expected this year, 9 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, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Asheville, NC • 28803
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 421 Reservoir Rd
$311,942
$3,058 under list price of $315K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $165K to $930K.