
$624,000 $282/sqft
45 Windward Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,216 sqft · 1986 · DOM: 184 d
Hunters Ridge in Asheville has the feel of a wooded retreat that still keeps the city within easy reach.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Hunters Ridge, Asheville
Hunters Ridge in Asheville has the feel of a wooded retreat that still keeps the city within easy reach. The setting is defined by mature trees, cul-de-sac streets, and homes that sit comfortably into the landscape rather than dominating it. Many properties also pick up the soft soundtrack of a nearby creek or stream, which adds to the neighborhood’s calm, tucked-away character.
"A wooded Asheville enclave where everyday convenience meets a distinctly mountain-side setting."
This is a community of single-family homes, with most built in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The architecture leans contemporary, with vaulted ceilings, large windows, open living and dining areas, lofts, and finished lower levels that add flexible space. Many homes feature brick exteriors or brick accents, and garages are especially common. The lot sizes are generous for an in-town Asheville address, and the overall impression is one of privacy, light, and easy indoor-outdoor living.
The neighborhood amenities reinforce that sense of ease. Residents have access to a clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, playground areas, and green spaces, with walking paths that make the community feel connected and active without feeling crowded.
Day to day, Hunters Ridge offers a pleasant mix of recreation and low-key comfort. A back deck, screened porch, or patio often becomes an extension of the living space, especially in homes overlooking wooded backyards or the creek. Inside, fireplaces, updated kitchens, and main-level bedroom layouts are common touches, while lower levels often add bonus rooms, workshops, or extra living space.
"Neighborhood amenities and a forested setting give Hunters Ridge its easygoing rhythm."
The community’s rhythm is shaped by both the natural surroundings and the shared amenities. It is the kind of place where a morning walk, an afternoon at the pool, or a quick match on the courts fits naturally into the day.
Hunters Ridge sits in East Asheville, along the Laurel Creek area off Charlotte Highway, with quick access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, I-40, and I-240. Downtown Asheville is about 10 minutes away, and the drive to Black Mountain or Fairview is described as short and straightforward. Nearby destinations include Asheville Mall, the Tunnel Road corridor, Reynolds shopping, and the hiking trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
School assignments commonly point to Oakley Elementary, A.C. Reynolds Middle, and A.C. Reynolds High. That combination, along with the neighborhood’s location and amenities, gives Hunters Ridge a well-connected Asheville address with a distinctly mountain neighborhood feel.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Asheville
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Closed sales from MLS history for Hunters Ridge, Asheville
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The Hunters Ridge real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 73 days. With 0 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.