The small town of Black Mountain is located approximately 15 miles east of Asheville in Western North Carolina. The community name is due to its location, being nestled in the front range of the Black Mountains, which are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. These are the highest mountains in the Eastern United States with Mount Mitchell topping out at 6,684 feet. The population of Black Mountain is approximately 12,000 with many of the community members living close to the quaint downtown area. There are a variety of arts and crafts galleries, antique shops, bookstores and furniture stores along with a hiking and mountain supply shop. The town also features some great restaurants including vegetarian, a natural food store, and some great coffee shops. There is a vibrant sense of community here with many locals participating in a variety of art and cultural initiatives.
There is a growing interest in this area with such close proximity to Asheville. As of March 21st 79 homes were on the market in Black Mountain area ranging from $140,000 up to 1 million dollars. Many people are buying both as vacation homes as well as year round residences.
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