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Bear River Lodge, Asheville Area Picnics and Day Trips Series 

Come along as we journey to various developments in the Asheville area. Today we are heading out to Bear River Lodge outside of Marshall, NC.

This development is bordered by the gorgeous Big Laurel River. (see photo)

REPORT  

Area/Community:: Bear River Lodge, Marshall, NC.

Minutes from Downtown Asheville and Mission Hospitals:: 52-56

Time of Departure: NOON  

Today's Weather: Sunny, Crisp and Clear -50 degrees  

Road Conditions:  Excellent  

Mileage from Asheville::  33  

Drive Time from Asheville:: 52-56 minutes (longer if road conditions are slippery)   

Drive Time to Grocery/Drugstore from Home Site:: 20

  

Pluses: Bordering the Big Laurel River, this development is blessed with some of the most beautiful land in the Greater Asheville area and proximity to outdoor recreational amenities. Fishing. Hiking. Less than a 15 minute drive to the Appalachian Trail.   

Listings Stats   

Active: 10 

9 Lots of .66 to +/-3AC - priced from $5k to 90K and
1 residential property described as, "... $200K below cost!!! Custom craftsman Log Home with private trout stream, trails...awe-inspiring home with personal touches throughout, including woodstove fireplace, exemplary carpentry...."
Pending: 0
Withdrawn: 23
Closed: 11 
Foreclosures/REO: 53

Concerns:: Legal complaints against the original developers. Majority of lots are now Foreclosures and/or REO. 

 ECO Notes:: Environmental complaints. Steep Slope development concerns. ( PDF available.) 

 

 

  

 

              NOTE: On this captivating holiday weekend, the sound of human voices was missing.

VIDEO -  Beautiful landscape at Bear River Lodge. Can you spot home local Asheville builder fears is precariously perched atop the steep slope overlooking the Big Laurel River?

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Asheville Mountain Homes and LAND Report.

Buyers looking for homes on the GREEN-side in North Asheville ask:

"Is this a good time for buyers to get a ‘bargain' in Asheville ?"  Getting relevant information to our clients and interpreting data for them is a serious focus in our Asheville real estate office. We appreciate good questions! And as local experts, we are a good source for on-the-scene answers.  The answer to, "Is this a good time for buyers to get a bargain in Asheville ?"  depends on how one defines " bargain."  

Asheville Real Estate Market "Bargain" Defined

Going beyond possible financial opportunities due to foreclosure and/or short sale, if the definition of  "bargain" extends to the concept of "value-added" then the answer is a resounding YES! Asheville Real Estate Market "Value-Added" -Features to look for when "value-added" is important to you:

Energy Star windows
Energy saving daylighting
Energy Efficient Appliances
Low-flow toilets and low flow faucets
Low-flow showerheads
Low-VOC paints, caulks, sealants and finishes
"Green" carpet and/or hardwood floors
Woodstove
Passive solar gain
Good tree shade in the summer
And overall Sustainability.

Research has shown that a home's market value increases by $20 for every dollar decrease in utility bills, and this home offers energy saving appliances, water savings, and daylighting. It is about life on the GREENSIDE... and, about this,  I am biased

Here is a sampling of homes in North Asheville, a sustainable neighborhood.  There are big trees, sounds of the mountains, and children playing.Many of the homes in North Asheville have been updated with amazing eco-friendly features, as is the home shown below. North Asheville seems to attract buyers who seek quality of life- not only for the home they choose, but in education for their children and proximity to nature , golf courses, and downtown Asheville. 

NOTE:Average price per square foot in the North Asheville Area - $170+.  - 2010 sold prices are within 10% of the asking price.  -  AVERAGE DAYS ON THE MARKET: 74

 SAMPLE HOMES SOLD
NORTH ASHEVILLE - BEAVERDAM NEIGHBORHOOD
 - July. August and September, 2010

 

                MO/YR                 $$$ SOLD                         SF                        PRICE/SF              DOM 

                (7/2010)                  $280,000.                   2668                     $104.                         90  

                (7/2010)                  $870,000.                   4342                     $200.                         46

                (9/2010)                  $250,000.                  1650                      $151.                       199         

   

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Real Estate Market Report~ Asheville

UNIQUE Asheville NC AVAILABLE REAL ESTATE FOR JULY 2010

Asheville Area Homes on 5 to 10 Acres (100 - Median: $500K)

Asheville Metro Mountain Acreages of 20 to 50 Acres  (86- Median: $ 725K )

Asheville Golf Course Community Homes (732 - Median: $875K)

South Asheville Cliffs at Walnut Cove Golf Course Community (47- Median: $1.5M)

North Asheville Reems Creek Golf Community (14- Median: $506K)

New Asheville Metro Homes within 10 Minutes of Golf Course (45- Median: $270K)

Asheville Metro Area Second Homes on 3-5 Acres (23-Median $ 725K)

Asheville Area Homes Bordering the National Forest (14 - Median: $512K)

Asheville Area LOTS(1-10AC) Bordering the National Forest (434-  Median: $172K)

Asheville Area LAND and LOT -Southern Exposure (34-  Median: $189K)

Asheville Area Homes with an Organic Garden (23- $325K)

Asheville  Area Log Cabins  (66- Median: $279K)

Asheville  Area Log Cabins  on 5-10 Acres (10 - Media: $ 412K)

Asheville Area Mountain Log Cabins with a Stream (3-Median $ 219K)

Asheville Area Homes Built 2000 to 2010  w/ Stream (78- Median: $450K)

Asheville Mountain and Foothills Equestrian Estates   (32- Median: $1.2M)

Asheville Close to Town Energy Star® Rated Homes (22- Median: $349K)

Asheville Area LEED Certified Homes - (3- Median: $845K)

WNC Healthy Built Homes-Certified Eco-Friendly (40- Median: $445K)

Asheville -Arts and Crafts Homes  (59- Median: $389K)

West Asheville- Arts and Crafts Homes  ( 9- Median $355K)

Asheville Luxury  $1M-3M Homes (191)

Asheville 5-County Area Multi-Million Dollar Homes on 20+ AC (70)

Asheville's Incredible Historical Homes  (87- Median: $535K)

Asheville Metro  Area New Construction -2009-2010  (123- Median: $290K)

 

Just FYI:  MLS DATA

NEW on the Market in July, 2010  (214- Median: $241K)

Asheville Short Sales July, 2010  (66)   Asheville Foreclosures (26) REO (66)

LOTS and LAND currently FOR SALE BY OWNER but soon to be listed....

 

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