The river awaits you at Riverbend Forest. A beautiful community of 24 properties in East Asheville. Mountain views and walkable, a rare find in Western North Carolina. Six acre riverside park includes a winding trail, pickleball court and fire pit area. Fish the river or rejuvenate on your deck surrounded by twisting mountain laurel and rhododendron. All within approximately eight miles of downtown Asheville. Convenient to the Blue Ridge Pkwy, hospital & airport. Sulaski & Company is the authorized builder for the community.
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Listing Office:
Office Name: Engel & Völkers Asheville
Office Email: marc.weinstein@evrealestate.com
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View: Mountain(s)
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Directions Information:
Directions: I-40 East to Exit 55. Turn left on Porters Cove Rd. Turn left on Hwy 70. Turn right on Moffitt Branch Rd. Veer left on Moffitt Rd. Turn right on Riverbend Forest Dr. Community green space on left along river.
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List Price: $220,000
HOA Fees:
Amount: $1104
Frequency: Annually
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MLS Number: #4135070
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Office Name: Engel & Völkers Asheville
Office Email: marc.weinstein@evrealestate.com
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Bell Elementary School
90 Maple Springs Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.53 miles
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Haw Creek Elementary School
10 Bethesda Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.23 miles
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Oakley Elementary School
753 Fairview Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.32 miles
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Evergreen Community Charter
50 Bell Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.97 miles
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Artspace Charter School
2030 US 70 Hwy
Distance between this listing and this school2.08 miles
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Reynolds Middle School
2 Rocket Dr
Distance between this listing and this school3.17 miles
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Reynolds High School
1 Rocket Dr
Distance between this listing and this school3.30 miles
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Community High School
235 Old US 70 Hwy
Distance between this listing and this school3.51 miles
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School of Inquiry and Life Sciences
419 McDowell St
Distance between this listing and this school5.08 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About 161 Riverbend Forest Dr Unit 9
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The listing price of 161 Riverbend Forest Dr Unit 9 property is $220,000.
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The property 161 Riverbend Forest Dr Unit 9 is land located in Asheville, North Carolina, 28805.
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This home is located at 161 Riverbend Forest Dr Unit 9 in Asheville, NC and zip code 28805. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $220,000.
In October 2024, from all listings sold in Asheville, NC there were more than 18 sold above asking price, over 37 sold below and more than 15 were sold right at the asked price. Between September 2024 and October 2024, Asheville, NC real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 8.5%. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 32 days, the median list price was $490,473.
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