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For most of the 20th century, East End, also known as Valley Street, was a hub of African American commerce and culture. Eagle and Market Streets, known as The Block, anchored this thriving business district, and the red-brick YMI Cultural Center hosted prominent artists. Urban renewal projects in the 1970s, however, transformed the neighborhood. “The city government condemned large swaths of the African American community in East End-Valley Street and razed them” says Safi Martin, co-owner of Hood Huggers International, which leads guided East End tours. Today, restaurants and historic markers in The Block honor its African American legacy. Single-family homes and condos fill the rest of the neighborhood, prized for its proximity to downtown.
Restock your pantry at the French Broad Food Co-op.
Check out Benne on Eagle for a large helping of neighborhood heritage.
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From downtown’s hubbub to serene mountain views
An eclectic mix of home styles climbs from downtown to the upper slopes of Beaucatcher Mountain. Streamlined modern condos near downtown’s Biltmore Ave range from $336,000 to $700,000 while those on Beaucatcher Mountain list as high as $1.2 million. Many condos are a second home or pied-à-terre. Further east, single-family homes – think craftsman-style houses and cozy cottages – border winding drives and hug mountain slopes. Prices range from about $550,000 to 1.6 million. And the name Beaucatcher? They say a local heiress snagged a husband after walking with a suitor on the mountain’s pretty trails.
East End features stream-lined new builds.
Cozy cottages pepper East End’s short trailing drives.
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Easy stroll to coffee, restaurants and breweries
Residents can get their coffee fix at PennyCup at the YMI Cultural Center. Around the block in the Foundry Hotel, dishes at Benne on Eagle embrace the flavors of West Africa and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Temporary exhibits shine at the nearby Asheville Art Museum, which overlooks Pack Square Park, the historic and cultural heart of Asheville. Big windows make people-watching easy at the adjacent French Broad Chocolate Lounge, where the liquid truffle is legendary. In the South Slope brewery district, which borders East End, a mural of Tom Selleck and the gap-toothed Sloth – from The Goonies - overlooks the beer garden at the acclaimed Burial Beer Company..
Benne on Eagle serves dishes that embrace the flavors of West Africa and the Lowcountry.
You can enjoy a one of a kind desert at the French Broad Chocolate Lounge.
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Catch live music at cultural celebrations
Held in late August, the East End Valley Street Community Heritage Festival is a family friendly party in MLK Park. At this annual event the neighborhood celebrates its African American roots with live music and children’s activities. Appalachian culture takes center stage most Saturday nights in summer at Shindig on the Green, when bluegrass and old-time bands play for crowds in Pack Square.
The Pack Square Park is considered Asheville's front yard.
The East End neighborhood sits just outside of Downtown Asheville.
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Elementary schools for every interest
Each of the five elementary schools is a magnet school with its own unique focus. Course offerings follow state standards, but kids can dig into classes and clubs that match their interests, whether it’s the arts, reading, or math. Three teams from Hall Fletcher Elementary, rated B on Niche.com, were invited to a national robotics competition in 2022. Asheville Middle School earned a B+ on Niche while Asheville High School – which has an engineering program in addition to honors and AP classes – scored an A-.
A.C. Reynolds Middle School serves students in grades 6th-8th.
The Asheville Middle School serves students in grades 6th-8th.
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Grab a snack in an edible forest
A walk in the woods is a culinary adventure in Dr George Washington Carver Edible Park, which is not your basic community garden. “It’s more like a food forest,” Martin says. “There are fruit trees and shrubs and places to sit.” Depending on the season, visitors can sample kiwi, figs, and strawberries – just a few of the garden’s 20 types of produce and herbs. A statue of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr anchors Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Park, home to a jungle gym, ball field, and picnic tables. It’s a 10-minute drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic byway unfurling along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
You can find a variety of different fruit trees in the Bountiful Cities Edible Park.
Bountiful Cities Edible Park is a 1.5 acre park modeled after a forest garden.
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A quick walk to bus stops
Most locals walk or drive in this easy-to-navigate neighborhood, but Asheville Rides Transit is a convenient alternative. Its buses stop on Biltmore Ave and at MLK Park.
You can admire the African American legacy by visiting the historical markers in The Block.
East End locals have easy access to the Asheville ART bus system.
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Parks in this Area
Pack Square
Trails
Events
Amphitheater
Aston Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Martin Luther King Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Bountiful Cities Edible Park
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Foundation Skatepark
Kenilworth Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Mountainside Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Oakhurst Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Beaucatcher Trailhead
Bike Trails
Trails
Transit
Airport
Asheville Regional
22 min drive
Bus
Biltmore Ave & Hospital Dr
Bus
Biltmore Ave & Mccormick Pl
Bus
Mcdowell St & Choctaw St
Bus
Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Mlk Park
Bus
Mcdowell St & Hospital Dr
Bus
Martin Luther King Jr Dr & S Charlotte St
Bus
Tunnel Rd & College St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East End
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East End, Asheville sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East End, Asheville over the last 12 months is $945,932, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Now being offered as New Construction, the Garden Place Townhome Condominium is designed for ease of South Slope Living with convenient lower level two car garage parking; open concept living on the main floor; and two king bedrooms with two baths on the upper floor. Only two units remain! Fully Sprinklered. Private Balcony for each Unit with privacy screen. Close and walkable to downtown
The Garden Place Townhome Condominium is designed for ease of South Slope Living with convenient lower level two car garage parking; open concept living on the main floor; and two king bedrooms with two baths on the upper floor. Only three units remain! Close and walkable to downtown Asheville, in the booming South Slope neighborhood of Downtown Asheville. Pictures are representational of
Overlooking the scenic downtown skyline of Asheville, North Carolina is your escape from it all. Located within walking distance to downtown, local attractions, entertainment, and several of Ashevilles largest employers. Our community is now open for in-person tours! We still offer the option of a virtual tour or a self-guided tour. Please feel free to contact us with questions on any of these
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,152
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,182
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,477
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
49.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.6%
% Population in Labor Force
77.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
11''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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