Sunset Mountain Real Estate

Welcome to Sunset Mountain, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of North Carolina. This charming neighborhood offers a perfect blend of serene mountain living and modern convenience, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and young professionals alike.

Sunset Mountain is renowned for its breathtaking views, where the rolling hills meet the vibrant hues of the setting sun, painting the sky in stunning shades of orange and pink. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of outdoor activities available, from hiking and biking on scenic trails to exploring nearby parks and nature reserves. The crisp mountain air and lush landscapes provide a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Community spirit thrives in Sunset Mountain, with friendly neighbors and a welcoming atmosphere. Local events and gatherings foster a sense of belonging, allowing residents to connect and create lasting friendships. The neighborhood is also home to a selection of charming boutiques, cozy cafes, and delightful eateries that reflect the unique character of the area.

Families will find an excellent selection of schools in the vicinity, providing quality education and enriching extracurricular activities. Additionally, the neighborhood's convenient access to major highways makes commuting to nearby cities a breeze, ensuring that residents can enjoy both the tranquility of mountain life and the vibrancy of urban amenities.

Whether you’re looking to settle down or invest in a vacation home, Sunset Mountain offers a captivating lifestyle surrounded by nature’s beauty. Discover the warmth and charm of this picturesque community, and let Sunset Mountain be the backdrop to your next chapter.

Newest Listings in Sunset Mountain

$775,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4386186 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

High up on Sunset Mtn perched among magnificent long range views, you'll find Birdie Lane. A peaceful retreat where mountain beauty and quiet living come together. This crafted Southland Log Home offers a setting situated just so, to maximize relaxation, unwinding and enjoying unforgettable sunrises and radiant sunsets, creating a perfect mountain escape. Step inside to soaring ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances and flows effortlessly into the living area, perfect for entertaining or everyday life. The main level offers two spacious bedrooms and baths along with a large laundry room for added convenience, Upstairs a charming loft overlooks the main living area, offering the perfect space for an office, reading nook, or additional guest accommodations. Downstairs features a second living area with kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, an open living area, and private spacious bedroom with an en-suite bath with comforting radiant heated floors, perfect for guests or rental potential. Designed with comfort in mind, this home offers plenty of space throughout, including generous walk-in closets that provide exceptional storage and convenience. Lastly, a detached 2 car garage offers ample space for parking and storage or a workshop setup.

483 Birdie Lane, Bakersville

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Burnville. rhonda.phillips@allentate.com

$2,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4379464 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A Singular Opportunity on Sunset Mountain — Where Enduring Craftsmanship Meets Modern Excellence Perched on Sunset Mountain, 24 Westhaven is a 3,800+ square foot residence with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths where architecture, landscape, and the rare combination of city and long-range mountain views come together in a way that feels both grounded and quietly distinctive. Originally inspired by the organic ideals of Frank Lloyd Wright and later refined by Samsel Architects, the home has a quiet, natural design that sits comfortably in its setting and reflects the landscape around it. The design favors long horizontal lines, natural materials, and a wall of windows that keeps the layered Blue Ridge mountains and shifting light constantly in view. The atmosphere changes with the light—morning fog settling in the valleys, soft afternoon sun filling the interiors, and evening giving way to the glow of the city below. What makes this property especially rare is the contrast it offers. Downtown Asheville, with its art galleries, celebrated food scene, live music, and locally owned shops, is just minutes away—a place defined by energy, creativity, and activity. Here at the home, that energy gives way to a quieter rhythm. Cool mountain air, birdsong, mature trees, and long views create a sense of space and calm that feels far removed from the movement below. At the same time, access is remarkably easy, with a short drive up Sunset Mountain leading to a gracious circular driveway and an effortless sense of arrival. Inside, the home balances openness with warmth. Living spaces connect in a natural flow, with a wall of windows that keeps the landscape constantly present. The main level brings together the open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace, along with the primary suite, office, laundry, and everyday living functions in one seamless arrangement, creating an ease of living that is rarely found in a mountain home of this scale. Direct access from the attached double garage further enhances everyday convenience without compromising design. The lower level extends the home into a more private and flexible arrangement. Two additional bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath, offer quiet separation for guests or family. A spacious secondary living area opens directly onto a screened-in porch finished with cedar shake siding, a stone floor, and unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape, extending the experience of the home into the outdoors. This level feels more like a retreat than a lower floor—private, relaxed, and closely connected to the gardens and natural setting beyond. Outdoors, the grounds unfold in an organic rhythm rather than a formal plan, with layered plantings, stone paths, and tucked-away seating areas that invite time to slow down. It is a landscape meant to be experienced—morning coffee in filtered light, quiet afternoon shade, and evenings spent watching the valley glow below. Set within one of Asheville’s most sought-after neighborhoods, 24 Westhaven is less a statement than an experience—a home that reveals itself over time through light, landscape, and quiet detail. It offers both vantage point and sanctuary, with a sense of privacy, presence, and ease that is increasingly rare so close to the city.

24 Westhaven Drive, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Town and Mountain Realty. gretchen@townandmountain.com

$2,925,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4378966 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Some homes are measured by square footage. Others are measured by the lives they have sheltered, the craftsmanship they preserve, and the stories they continue to tell. Carefully designed across two beautifully situated lots on the coveted slopes of Sunset Mountain, 65 Crestwood Road was thoughtfully positioned to embrace sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, downtown Asheville, and unforgettable western sunsets. Gracefully integrated into the mountain's natural topography, the home reflects an era when architecture was guided by the land itself—allowing the residence to become part of the landscape rather than simply occupy it. Originally constructed by Abbott Construction for the Pearlman family in 1971, every decision—from the home's placement and orientation to its enduring materials—demonstrates a commitment to craftsmanship, permanence, and timeless design. The residence was designed by architect Jan Wiegman, whose work was known for its thoughtful response to the mountain landscape, creating homes that blended naturally with their surroundings while maximizing light, views, and livability. At 65 Crestwood Road, that philosophy is evident in the home's graceful relationship to the land and its seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The home was created during one of Asheville's most significant periods of residential architecture. During this era, architects and designers helped define the city's distinctive character by embracing the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains rather than competing with it. The result is a residence that feels both grand in its setting and intimately connected to the mountain that surrounds it—a home built not only to endure, but to be thoughtfully stewarded for generations to come. 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Expansive Porches | Mountain & City Views | Minutes to Downtown Asheville | Legacy Property on Sunset Mountain

65 Crestwood Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Ivester Jackson Blackstream. betsy@ijbproperties.com

$725,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4367190 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Enjoy life in the mountains in this custom designed, one owner home on Sunset Mountain. Located just 10 minutes from the restaurants, shopping, and cultural offerings of Downtown Asheville, this home offers a vacation-like atmosphere surrounded by nature, privacy, and long-range views. The property even features a small creek fed by a natural spring. Multiple decks on two levels allow you to spend time outside and enjoy the nice weather. Included is a Big Green Egg grill and a hot tub. Built with high-quality materials—including 6-inch walls, copper guttering, cedar siding and Andersen windows—the home has been meticulously maintained. Updates within the last two years include a new roof, fresh exterior stain, updated bathrooms, and an updated kitchen with new appliances. Additionally, a new Trane heat pump was installed last year for the main levels. Special features include wood floors on the main level except for marble tile in the kitchen, cathedral ceiling and a palladium window in the dining room, a garden window in the kitchen, cathedral ceiling in the primary bedroom, a sunroom off the primary bedroom, a wood burning Jotul stove (complete with a supply of wood) in the living room, and a propane gas stove in the family room. A few steps from the lower deck is an auxiliary building with electricity that is used for a workshop. It would also make a great studio or playhouse. There is covered parking for 2 vehicles, plenty of room for additional vehicles and ample turn around space. For your piece of mind, a one-year 2-10 Supreme Warranty is provided. This might be a perfect home in the mountains for you.

403 Cherokee Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown. stephen.duncan@allentate.com

$79,900

4366765 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

If Views Are Your Desire… This Lot Is Waiting for You! Imagine waking up every morning to breathtaking, wide-open 180-degree mountain views that stretch forever. From the comfort of your future deck, watch the Toe River wind through the valley below while the CSX train meanders through the scenic landscape. Gaze across the iconic Black Mountain Range all the way to the Unaka Mountain Range, with Celo Knob anchoring one side and Big Ball rising prominently on the other. This is Sunset Mountain — one of the most spectacular view corridors in all of Western North Carolina. Property Highlights: *-2.45 acres of prime mountain land at over 3,000 feet elevation * Year-round unbeatable panoramic views — some of the widest and most dramatic in the region * Perfect, easy-to-build site with gentle topography * Community road frontage at both the top and bottom of the lot — ideal for a beautiful circle driveway and effortless access * Well-maintained POA roads * Privacy, peace and natural beauty in a scenic mountain community * Just 5 miles outside the charming, artsy small town of Bakersville, NC — a real down-home community with easy living, friendly folks, no rush-hour traffic and that authentic mountain vibe everyone dreams about. * Adventures Right at Your Doorstep: Only 6 minutes to Loafers Glory Rafting and Tubing on the North Toe River Minutes from the Appalachian Trail, world-class hiking, trout fishing in pristine streams, kayaking, swimming and endless outdoor recreation * Quick drive to Roan Mountain State Park (famous for its massive, spectacular natural gardens of Catawba rhododendrons that explode in vibrant blooms each summer). Whether you're building your forever mountain home, a vacation getaway or a smart investment property, this lot is a blank canvas ready for your vision. Bring your dream home plans — the views will do the rest. Sunsets here are legendary. Wide-open, paint-the-sky colors that make every evening feel like a celebration. Don’t wait — properties with views this spectacular and building sites this convenient don’t last long in Western NC. Views-Views-Views are calling your name. Ready to make it yours? Contact today to schedule a private showing and see these views in person. Once you stand on this land and take in the panorama, you’ll know — this is the one. Act now — your mountain dream is waiting on Sunset Mountain in Bakersville, NC.

000 Sunset Mountain Road Unit #12, Bakersville

Listing courtesy of Foxfire Real Estate, LLC. connie7388@yahoo.com

$3,995,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4329108 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Perched atop coveted Sunset Mountain, this is one of Asheville's most spectacular vantage points, where endless Blue Ridge vistas and unforgettable sunsets become part of everyday life. There are exceptional homes. There are exceptional views. And on the rarest occasions, they come together in one extraordinary address. Welcome to 12 Sunset Summit—a completely rebuilt contemporary residence where architecture and landscape exist in perfect harmony. Rebuilt in 2021, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home was thoughtfully designed to showcase breathtaking, year-round mountain views from nearly every room through expansive walls of glass and light-filled living spaces. The open floor plan flows effortlessly from the chef's kitchen with a generous island and walk-in pantry to the living and dining areas, all anchored by a gas fireplace and framed by the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. The luxurious primary suite, private office, and inviting living spaces combine sophisticated design with everyday comfort. The rooftop terrace offers a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets, while the lower level provides exceptional space for family and guests with a family room, recreation room, wet bar, two guest suites, and covered outdoor living surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and stone terraces. Just minutes from downtown Asheville, this remarkable home offers a combination rarely found: one of the city's finest mountain views, exceptional craftsmanship, and an unrivaled location. Watch the video and virtual tour to experience the views that make 12 Sunset Summit truly unforgettable.

12 Sunset Summit, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Ivester Jackson Blackstream. Laura@IJBproperties.com

$222,700

3905211 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautiful, wooded lot on desirable Town Mountain, offering potential long-range mountain and Chunns Cove views with selective clearing. This 1.842-acre parcel features road frontage and a steep, private setting—ideal for a custom mountain retreat. Enjoy the rare combination of seclusion and convenience, just 5 minutes from vibrant downtown Asheville. Priced below tax value, this is an excellent opportunity in a highly sought-after location.

000 Vance Gap Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. megnichols@bhhslp.com

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