
$359,000 $250/sqft
5 Johns Street
Asheville, NC 28806
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,437 sqft · 1946 · DOM: 81 d
Windy Hill Farms has the feel of a West Asheville pocket where everyday convenience meets a more relaxed residential rhythm.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Windy Hill Farms, Asheville
Windy Hill Farms has the feel of a West Asheville pocket where everyday convenience meets a more relaxed residential rhythm. The streets are lined with single-family homes built mostly in the 1990s and early 2000s, and the setting leans toward practical comfort: level lots, covered porches, fenced yards, and plenty of usable outdoor space. Many homes also include garages, which adds to the easy, low-fuss character that shows up again and again here.
"A West Asheville pocket with straightforward homes, usable yards, and quick access to the city."
This is a neighborhood of one-level and split-level living, with open layouts appearing often and floor plans designed around the main living spaces. Interiors commonly feature fireplaces, eat-in kitchens or breakfast bars, and updated finishes such as granite, stainless appliances, and newer flooring. Outside, the appeal is just as strong: rocking-chair porches, back decks, patios, garden space, and mature trees help the homes feel settled and lived in. Lot sizes are generous for an Asheville-area subdivision, and the overall impression is of a community that values function, privacy, and room to spread out without leaving the city behind.
Daily life in Windy Hill Farms is shaped less by community amenities and more by the homes themselves and the neighborhood’s convenient setting. City water and sewer are part of the picture, and the area sits just outside the city limits in some cases, which can mean lower taxes while staying close to town. The neighborhood’s rhythm is simple: come home, park with ease, and enjoy the porch, deck, or backyard. That practical appeal is paired with a location that keeps shopping, dining, and school runs within a short drive.
"Comfort here comes from the homes, the yards, and the ease of getting where you need to go."
Windy Hill Farms sits in the Old County Home/West Asheville area, near New Leicester Highway and within a short drive of downtown Asheville. Listings commonly describe the commute as about 5 to 15 minutes to downtown, depending on the address and route. The neighborhood is also positioned for quick access to West Asheville’s restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping, making it easy to handle errands without a long drive. School assignments are consistently tied to Johnston/Eblen Elementary, Clyde A Erwin Middle, and Clyde A Erwin High, placing the community within a familiar Buncombe County school path. For buyers who want a residential setting with straightforward access to Asheville’s west side, Windy Hill Farms delivers that balance cleanly.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Asheville
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Closed sales from MLS history for Windy Hill Farms, Asheville
Windy Hill Farms median sale price is $350,000; Asheville is down 5.0%.
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The Windy Hill Farms real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 64 days. With 1 active listing and 6 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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