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645 Walnut Valley Pkwy, Arden, NC, 28704

3beds
4baths
4,093sqft
$2,950,000
$721price/sqft
$17,627/moest. monthly cost
$705,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled near the private community park with seamless access to the back gate, this stunning single-story masterpiece, completed in 2026, offers a lifestyle of effortless mountain luxury. The thoughtfully designed floor plan delivers grand, gracious living spaces that remain perfectly manageable and warm. Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by the soaring volume of the magnificent great room, which flows naturally into the private home office, chef’s kitchen, elegant dining room, and a breezy screened porch. Culinary enthusiasts will love the premium outdoor kitchen, perfectly suited for showcasing your grilling skills. Thanks to the home's easterly orientation, the entire front façade is beautifully awash in natural morning light. The primary suite serves as a true sanctuary, boasting direct access to the screened porch and a spa-like bathroom complete with masterful tile work and a generous walk-in shower. Overnight visitors will enjoy ultimate comfort in the fully equipped en-suite guest accommodations. Positioned for maximum privacy, the property balances peaceful seclusion with incredible proximity to the community's premier, world-class amenities. As part of this exclusive community, you are just minutes from The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Wellness Center - an 18,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring an indoor lap pool, a Junior Olympic outdoor pool, a relaxing hot tub, and premier tennis courts. Daily adventures await right outside your door with over six miles of private nature trails, a championship Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course (proud host of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall Biltmore Championship), and easy access to the vibrant culture of downtown Asheville.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
7
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Avery's Creek ElementaryGrades PK-42.1 mi
9/10
Valley Springs MiddleGrades 5-84.0 mi
7/10
T C Roberson HighGrades PK,9-124.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Construction materials: Hardboard Siding,Stone

Other

  • Builder name: Big Hills Construction

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Bar Fridge,Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Cooktop,Microwave,Wall Oven
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Fireplace features: Gas,Great Room,Porch
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 4,093

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Zoned
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,093
  • Total interior livable area: 4,093 sqft

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 962379816300000
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: Community
  • Patio & porch: Screened
  • Spa features: Community

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.93 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached Garage,Garage Faces Side,Garage on Main Level
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Cold Wave
Landslide
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters in Buncombe County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $14,916$178,992
Home Insurance *$757$9,084
Property Taxes $1,573$18,876
Electricity $381$4,574
Total$17,627$211,524
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$604,354/yr
40% on housing$528,810/yr
45% on housing$470,053/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.5%
8.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.3%
-0.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$721This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28704$332
Buncombe County$290

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28704$266
Buncombe County$278

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$2,950,000
2026-06-02Sold$2,380,000
2025-04-09Sold$310,000
2012-01-06Sold$135,000
2011-10-28Price change$140,000
2011-10-21Price change$150,000
2011-09-28Price change$155,000
2011-08-27Listed for sale$161,500
2011-06-09Listing removed$170,000
2011-04-17Listed for sale$170,000
2011-02-25Sold$130,280
2006-11-08Sold$500,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJosh Smith
BrokerageWalnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks

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