
$555,000 $253/sqft
299 Lookout Drive
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,196 sqft · 1.6 ac · 2004 · 5 mo ago
Laurel Hills feels tucked into the mountain landscape of Pisgah Forest, with homes set on generous lots and a clear emphasis on privacy, views, and outdoor living.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Laurel Hills, Pisgah Forest
Laurel Hills feels tucked into the mountain landscape of Pisgah Forest, with homes set on generous lots and a clear emphasis on privacy, views, and outdoor living. The setting leans residential and wooded, yet it is still practical for everyday movement toward Brevard, Asheville Airport, and the surrounding recreation corridors. Many homes here sit on knolls or elevated sites, which gives the neighborhood a distinctly airy, tree-top feel.
"A mountain setting with room to breathe, yet close enough to reach daily destinations with ease."
The neighborhood is made up of single-family homes, with construction spanning the early 1990s through the mid-2000s. That range gives Laurel Hills a cohesive but not overly uniform look, with craftsman touches, open layouts, vaulted or high ceilings, and plenty of windows to pull in natural light. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and several properties include garages, basements, or both. The basement spaces are especially notable, often finished or partially finished with bonus rooms, separate entrances, or flexible areas that work well for guests, storage, or hobbies.
Lot sizes are a meaningful part of the appeal here. Homes commonly sit on larger parcels, and the overall feel is more spacious than compact, with room for decks, driveways, and outdoor gathering areas. The community’s rhythm is shaped by mountain views, forest edges, and a lived-in sense of retreat rather than density.
Outdoor living is one of Laurel Hills’ strongest signatures. Decks, hot tubs, mountain sunsets, and wooded views appear again and again, and the setting makes those features feel central rather than decorative. Several homes also offer practical touches for active use, such as generous parking, trailer space, or basement-level flexibility. The HOA is present across the community, which helps maintain a more consistent neighborhood framework.
"Decks, views, and flexible lower-level spaces define the day-to-day experience here."
Daily life also connects easily to regional recreation. Pisgah National Forest trails, Looking Glass Falls, the French Broad River, and mountain biking routes are all part of the surrounding draw, giving the area a strong outdoor identity without sacrificing access to services.
Laurel Hills sits in Pisgah Forest, along the Lookout Drive area near Asheville Highway, with easy access toward Brevard and the broader Transylvania County corridor. Public remarks place the community roughly 14 to 15 minutes from Brevard, about 19 to 20 minutes from Asheville Airport, around 24 to 26 minutes from Hendersonville, and about 35 minutes from Asheville. Nearby destinations also include Walmart and grocery options, plus the outdoor landmarks that define the area: Pisgah National Forest, Looking Glass Falls, the French Broad River, and DuPont State Forest.
School assignments listed with the community are Pisgah Forest Elementary, Brevard Middle, and Brevard High. That combination places Laurel Hills within a familiar Brevard-area school pattern while keeping the neighborhood anchored in a distinctly mountain setting.
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6 recently sold in Laurel Hills, Pisgah Forest
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 3 2024 | $25,000 | 271 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Mar 23 2023 | $650,000 | 38 | 1,674 sq ft | 100.0% | $388 |
| | Dec 16 2022 | $520,000 | 42 | 2,623 sq ft | 94.7% | $198 |
| | Jun 21 2022 | $465,000 | 32 | 1,775 sq ft | 112.0% | $262 |
| | Nov 12 2020 | $370,000 | 258 | 2,634 sq ft | 92.7% | $140 |
| | Oct 5 2018 | $284,000 | 53 | 1,922 sq ft | 98.3% | $148 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Laurel Hills, Pisgah Forest
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The Laurel Hills real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 47 days. With 1 active listing and 0 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.
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