Fairview, North Carolina
Population: 2,495
Located in Buncombe County
Fairview, North CarolinaNestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies a serene treasure that is Fairview. Over the years, we have transformed ourselves from a rural farming area to a Paradise that is frequently listed as one of "Top Ten" places to live. We are home to numerous parks, lakes, streams, and other outdoor attractions as well as neighborhoods and communities rich with culture. The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the mountain ridges from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. The Parkway's 469 toll-free miles combine an awesome natural beauty, mountain forests, wildlife, wildflowers and magnificent views. The Parkway was designed especially for leisure travel and enjoyment. There are numerous overlooks and parking areas to view some of America's finest scenic vistas. The Pisgah National Forest's 501,691 acres stretches across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina's mountains. The Forest offers hiking trails, fishing, camping, picnic sites, and spectacular waterfalls. Some of Pisgah National Forest's attractions include Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah Forest State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and The Cradle of Forestry. Chimney Rock Park is a natural attraction covering 1000 acres. On a clear day the awesome view spans as far as Kings Mountain, seventy-five miles to the east beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can take the elevator 26 stories inside the mountain to reach the top of the Chimney and the trails. Chimney Rock Park hosts special events throughout the year, including an Easter sunrise service, an Earth Day celebration, demonstrations, and guided nature walks. If you're looking for a home with that true country/rural feel, then Fairview is the place to look! With many of the homes nestled into the mountain sides, views are spectacular, and land is plentiful. There are a wide variety of single family homes available, from chalet-style to traditional sprawling ranch homes. Expect to spend around $128,000 for a 1,208 square foot home, and approximately $450,000 for a 4,000 square foot home. With so many choices, you are sure to find something you like. Land is also readily available in the area, and prices range depending on location and size. Dense groves of pine trees, interspersed with dogwoods, azaleas and other flowering plants, dominate many of the area's handsome homesites. A variety of appealing architectural styles, and new and old homes, also border parks, lakes and golf courses, or are aligned along quiet city streets. With so much to offer, is it any wonder then, that Fairview is in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation? Come and experience the 'fairest of them all!'
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