Tucked between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Historic Biltmore Village, and just minutes from downtown Asheville, sits the welcoming neighborhood of Oakley. A seamless blend of remodeled bungalows and newly constructed craftsman-style homes gives Oakley a distinct, close-knit feel. Residents can walk to the Oakley Library, spend an afternoon working in the community garden, or enjoy the area’s easy proximity to shopping, recreation, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Folk Art Center.

But amenities aren’t the only thing Oakley boasts: Its allure also lies in home pricing. According to Mosaic Realty first-quarter data for this 2019, the median Asheville home price was $295,000, which is where the price of a home in Oakley falls. With many properties in Oakley featuring greater-than-average acreage, and new home developments priced moderately, more buyers are being drawn to the neighborhood.

Activities for Everyone in Oakley

Being close to the Blue Ridge Parkway is a major advantage to calling Oakley home. Take a short drive east, and you’re assured quick access to such popular parkway spots as the hiking destination of Haw Creek Valley Overlook (milepost 380) and the Folk Art Center (milepost 382). Historic Biltmore Village – with its many shops and restaurants – and the Biltmore Estate are just down the road, offering Oakley residents lots to experience in their own backyard. The 42-acre Western North Carolina Nature Center, mere minutes away, provides plenty of family fun with more than 60 species of animals to see.

Oakley families enjoy many educational and enrichment options. The well-regarded Oakley Elementary School, as well as the top-rated Reynolds Middle and High Schools, serve the neighborhood. Other educational options include nearby charter schools Evergreen Community Charter School and ArtSpace Charter School. The popular Roots & Wings School of Art and Design sits in the heart of Oakley, and offers enrichment opportunities for every age, from preschool for tiny tots, to after-school community design lab for big kids, to adult studio classes.

Accessible Amenities

A long list of stores a short drive away means Oakley residents never have to travel far to find what they need. Home Depot and Walmart Supercenter are nearby, as are the River Ridge Market Place (featuring such stores as AC Moore and Dollar General) and Oakley Plaza (featuring Gold’s Gym). For a fun-filled evening of music and mingling, residents can head to nearby Highland Brewing Company.

With the close-by commercial corridor of Tunnel Road, Oakley offers an amazing array of shopping and entertainment outlets within a few minutes’ drive. The Asheville Mall, as well as big-name chains like Best Buy, Lowes, Bed Bath & Beyond and Whole Foods, mingle with smaller boutiques and specialty stores to offer the ultimate retail mix. Movie theaters and a bowling alley provide rainy afternoon entertainment for the entire family. And just a 10-minute drive west, via I-240, puts you in the heart of Downtown Asheville, with its vibrant restaurant, retail and arts scene.

A home purchase in Oakley makes sense for anyone looking for a convenient neighborhood destined to appreciate in the coming years. For a personally guided tour of Oakley, please contact Mosaic Realty agent Sandra Brooks at or call her anytime at 828-333-2500.

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