San Francisco to Asheville (Henderson, Hendersonville: relocate, budget, work)

[billie123]

Hi All, I'm wondering about good places to live with little kids (under 5) in the Asheville area. Looking for neighborhoods with other little kids, moms, etc. Certainly appreciate any insight people in the know can provide!

[cooperwx]

Depending on your budget, there are some options. For $400+k, Biltmore Park and Biltmore Lake offer larger subdivisions with families. For a bit less you can head to the Fletcher area, near the Buncombe/Henderson county line, which is also popular with young families. The Royal Pines area in South Asheville, and the town of Weaverville (north of Asheville) are good options, with pricing generally in the low 200's.

[Royalpines-homeowner]

Royal Pines is a lovely area of moderate price range family homes. Royal Pines is a suburb about 7 miles south of Asheville. Asheville is a solid investment, with immense popularity for it's mountain setting, cultural charm with both art, music and theaters.

[AshevilleNeighbor]

In East Asheville, Haw Creek and some parts of Beverly Hills would be worth a look.

On the North side, Woodland Hills and Weaverville may provide some options.

Southeast, the Cane Creek valley and sections of Fairview offer a number of kid-friendly subdivisions.

Also, some sections of West Asheville, near Francine Delaney New School and Rainbow Mountain School might work for you if you like a little more artsy/organic community.

Bottom line, I'd figure out what schools you're interested in and look for neighborhoods you like nearby. That's where you're likely to find folks with similar sensibilities.

[gypsychic]

How about Kenilworth Forest and Kenilworth? Kenilworth Forest is a very nice established neighborhood right in town with both young families and older folks. Walking distance to the Asheville mall and 2 miles from downtown. A very reasonably priced area, along with Haw Creek and Beverly Hills.

I guess it all depends on your budget and taste.

[vandemusser]

Don't forget Montford, near downtown. There's a lot of young families in that area, too...

[Duke101]

Originally Posted by AshevilleNeighbor

In East Asheville, Haw Creek and some parts of Beverly Hills would be worth a look.

On the North side, Woodland Hills and Weaverville may provide some options.

Southeast, the Cane Creek valley and sections of Fairview offer a number of kid-friendly subdivisions.

Also, some sections of West Asheville, near Francine Delaney New School and Rainbow Mountain School might work for you if you like a little more artsy/organic community.

Bottom line, I'd figure out what schools you're interested in and look for neighborhoods you like nearby. That's where you're likely to find folks with similar sensibilities.

I would second all there choices. There only areas I have heard negatives about (just because of distance from things) is Candler and Biltmore Lake. While both are nice places we have friends that have bought and are now trying to sell because they are "just to far from everything".
Duke101

[meredith71402]

If you can give us an idea of price range your looking at, that will help decide on an area. Also... given that you have children, I'm sure schools are going to play a huge factor in where you decide to relocate. What type of amenities do you like nearby?... how close to town do you want to be?... do you want views?... how big of a yard?... all of these things will help to determine good fits for your family. The Asheville/Hendersonville area has a lot of GREAT family neighborhoods. I have a five year old myself and am preparing to make a move to Fletcher for a more family oriented neighborhood. Maybe we'll be neighbors!