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$225,000
145 Black Oak Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
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The Forest Homes for Sale in Asheville, SC
The Forest sits in Asheville’s Beaverdam area with a distinctly mountain-side feel: wooded lots, long-range views, and quiet cul-de-sac streets lined with custom homes and build-ready sites.
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About The Forest
Community overview based on MLS listing data for The Forest, Asheville
First Impressions
The Forest sits in Asheville’s Beaverdam area with a distinctly mountain-side feel: wooded lots, long-range views, and quiet cul-de-sac streets lined with custom homes and build-ready sites. It is the kind of place where the setting does as much of the talking as the architecture, with mature trees, sloping terrain, and glimpses of the Blue Ridge framing daily life.
"Mountain views and city access give The Forest its lasting appeal."
Home Styles & Community Feel
Homes here lean toward single-family living, and the overall character is rooted in privacy, elevation, and generous outdoor space. Many properties feature decks, porches, sunrooms, and large windows designed to take in the surroundings. Garages are common, basements appear often, and several homes have been updated with newer roofs, HVAC systems, kitchens, and baths. Lot sizes tend to feel substantial, and the wooded backdrop gives the neighborhood a settled, established look rather than a tightly packed one. Even the vacant parcels echo that same mood, with prepared building pads, driveway access, and utility connections already in place for new construction.
Amenities & Daily Rhythm
The rhythm of The Forest is shaped by outdoor living. Residents describe wraparound decks, screened porches, fire pits, fenced yards, and mature landscaping that make the most of the mountain setting. Beaver Lake, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and nearby trail access all reinforce the community’s connection to nature, while shopping and dining along Merrimon Avenue keep everyday errands within easy reach. Downtown Asheville is close enough for a quick outing, yet the neighborhood still feels tucked away from the city’s busier corridors.
"This is a neighborhood for people who want views, trees, and room to breathe without giving up convenience."
Location & Schools
The Forest is in North Asheville off Beaverdam Road, with quick access to Merrimon Avenue and the broader Beaverdam Valley area. Public remarks place downtown Asheville about 5 to 10 minutes away in several listings, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, UNCA, Grove Park Inn, Beaver Lake, and Asheville Country Club are all repeatedly cited as nearby destinations. The community also sits within reach of downtown’s restaurants, boutique shopping, and everyday services. School references in the MLS point to Asheville elementary, middle, and high school assignments, with the high school and middle school both listed as Asheville; the elementary assignment is unspecified in the provided records.
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Market Trends
Closed sales from MLS history for The Forest, Asheville
Asheville 1 yr ▾ 4.8%
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
+2 outside price range.
The The Forest real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 97 days. With 0 active listings and 4 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
Pricing
- Median Price
- $575,000
- Average Price
- $505,000
- $/Sq.Ft (Q1)
- $150
Property Details
- Avg Bedrooms
- 3.5
- Avg Bathrooms
- 2.6
- Avg Lot Size
- 0.76 acres
Market Activity
- Active Listings
- 0
- Sold Last Year
- 4
- Median Days to Sell
- 97 days
Community Info
- Median Year Built
- 1992
- New Construction
- 0%