Hunters Trace Homes for Sale in Arden, SC

First Impressions

Hunters Trace in Arden has the feel of an established South Asheville pocket where the streets are familiar, the lots are manageable, and the homes sit with a comfortable sense of place. Built mostly in the late 1980s through the 1990s, the neighborhood blends practical layouts with outdoor living, and many homes open onto decks, wooded backyards, or level driveways that make daily life feel easy from the first arrival.

"Hunters Trace pairs a settled neighborhood setting with the kind of convenience that keeps errands, travel, and recreation close at hand."

Home Styles & Community Feel

This is a single-family neighborhood with a strong emphasis on functionality. Most homes include garages, and basement levels appear often enough to add flexible space for storage, hobbies, or a second living area. Floor plans tend to favor one-level or split-level living, with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, open kitchens, and covered porches showing up again and again. Outdoor space matters here: decks, fenced yards, mature landscaping, and wooded backdrops give the homes a lived-in, well-kept character.

Many homes feature brick exteriors or brick-and-vinyl combinations, which adds to the neighborhood’s classic residential look without feeling overly formal. The overall impression is steady and practical, with enough variety in updates and lot orientation to keep the streets visually interesting.

Amenities & Daily Rhythm

Hunters Trace leans into easy neighborhood amenities and an active outdoor rhythm. The community clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis courts are central to the experience, and several homes note short walks to these shared spaces. Speed bumps, streetlights, and two neighborhood entry points reinforce the sense of order and accessibility. The setting also benefits from nearby recreation and everyday convenience, with wooded views, covered decks, and backyard living spaces encouraging time outside at home.

"The neighborhood’s appeal comes from its blend of amenity-rich living and straightforward access to South Asheville essentials."

Location & Schools

Hunters Trace sits in Arden’s South Asheville corridor, close to Airport Road and the broader Biltmore Park area. Public remarks place it just one exit from Biltmore Park Town Square, about 3 minutes from local restaurants and shops, 5 minutes from Asheville Airport, 8 to 10 minutes from the airport on other listings, and roughly 12 minutes to Biltmore Park. Downtown Asheville and downtown Hendersonville are each described at about a 20- to 25-minute drive, while I-26 is also called out for quick access. Nearby destinations include Target, Lowe’s, Biltmore Park Town Square, the French Broad River tubing access, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, and Lake Julian. The community is zoned for Avery’s Creek/Koontz Elementary, Valley Springs Middle, and T.C. Roberson High, a school path that is consistently associated with the neighborhood.