
$745,000 $263/sqft
98 Soapstone Creek Drive
Arden, NC 28704
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,837 sqft · 1.5 ac · 2006 · 16 d ago
Soapstone Creek Estates feels like a mountain enclave with a distinctly elevated setting: gated entrances, broad lots, and long views that open toward the Pisgah National Forest and the surrounding ridgelines.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Soapstone Creek Estates, Arden
Soapstone Creek Estates feels like a mountain enclave with a distinctly elevated setting: gated entrances, broad lots, and long views that open toward the Pisgah National Forest and the surrounding ridgelines. The community’s character is shaped by privacy, elevation changes, and a strong connection to the landscape, with several homes and homesites taking advantage of sunrise, valley, and seasonal mountain vistas.
"A tucked-away mountain setting with room to breathe and views that do the talking."
The housing mix leans to single-family homes, with a blend of custom mountain builds, newer Craftsman and Arts & Crafts designs, and a few home sites still available for those who want to build. Many homes feature open floor plans, vaulted or soaring ceilings, generous windows, and outdoor living spaces such as wraparound porches, screened porches, covered decks, and patios. Brick is not a defining exterior theme here; instead, the look is more mountain-custom, with stone fireplaces, wood details, metal accents, and natural finishes that suit the setting.
Lot sizes are notably generous, often over an acre and sometimes much larger, which gives the neighborhood a spacious, low-density feel. Garages are common, and a number of homes include basements or lower-level expansion space. The overall impression is polished but relaxed, with homes designed to sit comfortably into the terrain rather than dominate it.
Soapstone Creek Estates has the kind of amenities that support an outdoor-oriented lifestyle: a pond, playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, and community spaces tied to the gated setting. The neighborhood also borders Pisgah National Forest, so the daily rhythm naturally extends beyond the front door to hiking, forest views, and quiet time outdoors. Several remarks point to creek or stream frontage on individual lots, adding another layer of natural interest.
"Forest edges, mountain air, and community amenities create a setting that feels both private and connected."
Set in Arden between Asheville and Hendersonville, the community offers practical access to the wider South Asheville area, Asheville Regional Airport, Biltmore Park, Mills River, and Brevard. Public remarks also note quick access to I-26 and convenient routes toward Asheville and the airport, with some homes described as about 10 minutes from AVL Airport and others roughly 12 minutes to Biltmore Park, 20 minutes to Hendersonville, and 25 minutes to Asheville. Nearby destinations mentioned include Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River and the New Mills River Ingles.
School assignments commonly point to Glen Marlow Elementary, Rugby Middle, and West Henderson High, placing the neighborhood within a well-established western Henderson County school pattern.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Arden
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36 recently sold in Soapstone Creek Estates, Arden
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mar 30 2026 | $1,275,000 | 146 | 3,477 sq ft | 91.1% | $367 |
| | Mar 25 2026 | $55,000 | 69 | — | 96.5% | — |
| | May 17 2024 | $60,000 | 739 | — | 66.7% | — |
| | Apr 1 2024 | $1,250,000 | 112 | 4,463 sq ft | 96.5% | $280 |
| | Nov 20 2023 | $35,000 | 914 | — | 87.7% | — |
| | Oct 31 2023 | $1,120,000 | 51 | 2,161 sq ft | 96.6% | $518 |
| | Oct 11 2023 | $50,000 | 874 | — | 83.5% | — |
| | Jan 12 2023 | $1,100,000 | 90 | 3,586 sq ft | 95.7% | $307 |
| | Jun 17 2022 | $125,000 | 394 | — | 89.3% | — |
| | Jun 2 2022 | $1,450,000 | 63 | 3,159 sq ft | 85.3% | $459 |
| | Jul 9 2021 | $160,000 | 14 | — | 84.3% | — |
| | Jul 2 2021 | $800,000 | 66 | 2,134 sq ft | 100.0% | $375 |
| | Aug 18 2020 | $620,000 | 158 | 2,554 sq ft | 99.2% | $243 |
| | Sep 5 2019 | $85,000 | 80 | — | 85.1% | — |
| | Aug 21 2019 | $40,000 | 303 | — | 80.0% | — |
| | Jun 18 2019 | $43,500 | 779 | — | 92.4% | — |
| | Nov 29 2018 | $465,000 | 53 | 2,684 sq ft | 95.9% | $173 |
| | Apr 6 2018 | $519,000 | 141 | 2,359 sq ft | 100.0% | $220 |
| | Mar 1 2018 | $105,000 | 552 | — | 91.3% | — |
| | Oct 20 2017 | $535,000 | 85 | 3,526 sq ft | 97.3% | $152 |
| | Mar 21 2017 | $733,000 | 308 | 4,346 sq ft | 97.7% | $169 |
| | Dec 16 2016 | $511,300 | 39 | 3,121 sq ft | 97.5% | $164 |
| | May 20 2016 | $50,000 | 422 | — | 83.5% | — |
| | Sep 15 2015 | $115,000 | 490 | — | 88.5% | — |
| | Jun 15 2015 | $545,000 | 54 | 2,445 sq ft | 99.1% | $223 |
| | Jan 16 2015 | $420,570 | 99 | 2,721 sq ft | 95.8% | $155 |
| | Dec 15 2014 | $85,000 | 200 | — | 94.5% | — |
| | Sep 5 2014 | $67,000 | 99 | — | 89.3% | — |
| | Jul 21 2014 | $543,000 | 237 | 4,051 sq ft | 91.7% | $134 |
| | Dec 30 2013 | $301,000 | 60 | 1,828 sq ft | 95.6% | $165 |
| | Dec 30 2013 | $387,500 | 58 | 2,720 sq ft | 96.9% | $142 |
| | Dec 19 2013 | $485,000 | 36 | 2,545 sq ft | 97.2% | $191 |
| | Jul 11 2013 | $86,000 | 106 | — | 90.5% | — |
| | Sep 17 2012 | $290,000 | 516 | 2,040 sq ft | 97.0% | $142 |
| | Sep 7 2012 | $430,000 | 135 | 2,400 sq ft | 97.9% | $179 |
| | Aug 20 2012 | $585,000 | 138 | 4,900 sq ft | 94.4% | $119 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Soapstone Creek Estates, Arden
Soapstone Creek Estates median sale price is $60,000; Arden is up 6.7%.
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The Soapstone Creek Estates real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 123 days. With 1 active listing and 2 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.