Geography & Environment


A Place of Unsurpassed Natural Beauty

Asheville and its environs are situated within the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Southern Highlands/Appalachia.  This means we have:

  • The tallest mountains in Eastern North America .
  • The most extensive deciduous forests in Eastern North America
  • The most diverse population of wild plants and animals that you will find anywhere in North America

This also means that in our area you will find:

  • Breathtaking mountain scenery, enjoyed from a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook or your own front porch.
  • Lady Slipper, Azalea, Dogwood, Trillium, Sourwood, Rhododendron – on and on the wildflowers bloom, from early spring to autumn.
  • Fall foliage in blazing shades of yellow, orange, red and brown, as far as the eye can see.
  • Wildlife of every size and type, from rare salamanders found no where else to the elusive black bear.
  • Clear, cold, swiftly flowing mountain streams, ideal for trout fishing.
  • Hiking, camping, rock climbing – you name it, the opportunities exist here in abundance.

If you are looking for either a year-round residence or a vacation home, you will not find a better place to live anywhere! And if you are looking to invest in residential or commercial property, what more desirable place to buy than in such a desirable place to live?

In the following pages, we have compiled some information for you about this very special place that we at Realty World Marketplace call “home”:


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Asheville, NC 28801
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