
$1,899,179 $434/sqft
179 Serenity Ridge Trail
Asheville, NC 28804
3 bd · 3 ba · 4,380 sqft · 2020 · 2 mo ago
Serenity lives up to its name in the way it rises above Asheville with big-sky mountain views, long sunset exposures, and a ridge-top setting that feels tucked into the Blue Ridge without losing touch with town.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Serenity, Asheville
Serenity lives up to its name in the way it rises above Asheville with big-sky mountain views, long sunset exposures, and a ridge-top setting that feels tucked into the Blue Ridge without losing touch with town. The community’s character is shaped by elevation, outlook, and privacy more than by density; lots tend to be generous, and many homes are positioned to capture layered views toward Mt. Pisgah and beyond.
"Ridge-top living here is all about the view, the light, and the easy reach into Asheville."
This is a community with a strong custom-home feel, where newer construction and build-ready homesites sit alongside a handful of established residences. The architecture leans toward mountain contemporary and Arts & Crafts influences, with open layouts, vaulted ceilings, wood beams, large windows, screened porches, and expansive decks showing up again and again. Main-level living is a recurring theme, often paired with lower-level flex space, bonus rooms, or guest suites. Garage parking is present on some homes, while others emphasize the land itself, especially the homesites with gentle topography and broad ridge views.
The setting is distinctly mountain-oriented, but not remote in the practical sense. Paved roads, utilities in place on select lots, and end-of-road or private-road locations give the neighborhood a polished, finished feel. Several properties highlight extra adjacent acreage or neighboring lots, which adds to the sense of space and long-term flexibility.
Serenity’s daily rhythm is shaped by scenery and convenience. Mornings start with long-range light across the ridgeline, and evenings often center on porches, decks, and fireplaces designed for taking in the view. The community also has a clear practical side: some listings note city water and sewer, while others mention underground utilities, paved streets, and ready-to-build homesites. A gated entrance appears in the community’s identity, reinforcing the controlled, private feel of the neighborhood.
"It feels elevated and secluded, yet Asheville’s dining and shopping are still close at hand."
Short-term rental language appears in some older remarks, while other listings note restrictions, so the community’s use pattern is best read property by property rather than assumed broadly. What remains consistent is the emphasis on mountain living with a polished, low-maintenance edge.
Serenity sits in North Asheville/Weaverville’s mountain corridor, with access commonly described through I-26, New Stock Road, Weaverville Road, Leisure Mountain Road, Serenity Trail, and Soaring Hawk View. One listing places downtown Asheville about 10 minutes away, another says just 7 miles, and several describe downtown Asheville and Main Street Weaverville as quick drives. Ingles is noted about 3 minutes away on one homesite, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is described as roughly 20 minutes away. Nearby references also include Stoney Knob Cafe, Lake Louise, Wagbar, the French Broad River, UNCA, restaurants, breweries, live music, hiking, and the arts.
School assignments commonly point to Weaverville/N. Windy Ridge Elementary, North Buncombe Middle, and North Buncombe High, placing the community within the North Buncombe school pattern.
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37 recently sold in Serenity, Asheville
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | May 22 2026 | $1,499,999 | 79 | 3,906 sq ft | $384 |
| | Aug 6 2025 | $199,000 | 886 | — | — |
| | Jan 11 2024 | $1,099,000 | 241 | 2,448 sq ft | $449 |
| | Nov 6 2023 | $460,000 | 38 | 2,044 sq ft | $225 |
| | Sep 22 2023 | $2,999,000 | 162 | 3,636 sq ft | $825 |
| | Apr 14 2023 | $1,800,000 | 129 | 4,143 sq ft | $434 |
| | Apr 14 2023 | $195,000 | 129 | — | — |
| | Oct 17 2022 | $989,000 | 72 | 2,482 sq ft | $398 |
| | Sep 16 2022 | $1,265,000 | 29 | 2,650 sq ft | $477 |
| | Apr 29 2022 | $429,000 | 315 | — | — |
| | Jan 24 2022 | $299,000 | 220 | — | — |
| | Jan 19 2022 | $99,000 | 289 | — | — |
| | Dec 20 2021 | $119,900 | 288 | — | — |
| | Sep 2 2021 | $214,000 | 181 | — | — |
| | Aug 13 2021 | $367,000 | 95 | — | — |
| | Apr 9 2021 | $900,000 | 65 | 4,172 sq ft | $216 |
| | Jan 28 2021 | $225,000 | 287 | — | — |
| | Oct 19 2020 | $180,000 | 73 | — | — |
| | Aug 3 2020 | $549,000 | 192 | 2,513 sq ft | $218 |
| | Apr 9 2020 | $869,000 | 175 | 3,329 sq ft | $261 |
| | Jul 3 2019 | $260,000 | 302 | — | — |
| | May 28 2019 | $199,000 | 53 | — | — |
| | Mar 12 2019 | $125,000 | 214 | — | — |
| | Jan 14 2019 | $199,000 | 509 | — | — |
| | Oct 31 2018 | $260,000 | 57 | — | — |
| | Mar 8 2018 | $89,000 | 35 | — | — |
| | Mar 7 2018 | $359,000 | 44 | 2,020 sq ft | $178 |
| | Feb 14 2018 | $775,000 | 104 | 4,275 sq ft | $181 |
| | Jan 29 2018 | $149,000 | 116 | — | — |
| | Jan 26 2018 | $199,000 | 94 | — | — |
| | Dec 29 2017 | $85,000 | 134 | — | — |
| | Dec 8 2017 | $99,000 | 59 | — | — |
| | Jan 26 2017 | $115,000 | 30 | — | — |
| | Aug 28 2015 | $249,999 | 42 | 2,174 sq ft | $115 |
| | Aug 3 2015 | $225,000 | 153 | 1,876 sq ft | $120 |
| | Jul 28 2015 | $244,000 | 193 | 2,021 sq ft | $121 |
| | May 29 2015 | $239,999 | 46 | 1,632 sq ft | $147 |
Aggregated from MLS listing history for Serenity, Asheville
The Serenity real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 129 days. With 3 active listings and 2 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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Asheville, NC 28804
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,906 sqft
Asheville, NC 28804
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,906 sqft
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