Arden, NC Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Arden home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

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Arden City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Arden home.

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APRIL SMITH

Arden offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and mountain-town living. Located just south of Asheville in beautiful Buncombe County, Arden is an appealing choice for buyers looking for a peaceful residential setting without being too far from shopping, dining, and city amenities.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$309
Median Listing Price$699,000
Median Days on Market81
Active Listings185
New Listings32
Total Listings (Active + Pending)216
Avg Listing Price$1,478,320
Avg Listing Price Change MoM3%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY17%

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Arden, NC for families?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Arden, NC?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arden, NC?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Arden, NC for first-time home buyers?

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Neighborhoods in Arden, NC

Get to know neighborhoods in Arden, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • The Cliffs at Walnut Cove - Golf Course & Clubhouse

    The Cliffs At Walnut Cove ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,795,000
    / sq ft
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    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    106
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.5/10 · 2 schools

  • Covington Crossing 55+ Senior Living

    Covington Crossing ↗

    Median asking price
    $169,250
    / sq ft
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    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    25
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 1 schools

  • Glen Cove

    Glen Cove ↗

    Median asking price
    $560,000
    / sq ft
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    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    18
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 1 schools

  • The Village at Bradley Branch by D.R. Horton

    Village At Bradley Branch ↗

    Median asking price
    $261,854
    / sq ft
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    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    14
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    3/10 · 1 schools

  • Cotswold

    The Cotswolds ↗

    Median asking price
    $787,500
    / sq ft
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    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    12
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4/10 · 1 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.