Buncombe County · Western North Carolina
Custom Home Builder in Arden, NC
Custom homes for the fast-growing south Asheville corridor.
- County
- Buncombe County
- ZIP Codes Served
- 28704
- From Our Etowah Base
- 20–25 minutes from our Etowah base
- Communities We Build In
- 1 & surrounding areas
Custom Homes Built for Arden Living
Arden is a fast-growing, unincorporated community in southern Buncombe County — the convenient south Asheville corridor near the regional airport and I-26, founded in 1872 and named for the Forest of Arden in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. It spans everyday suburban neighborhoods and high-end gated communities alike.
From family homes to estates in gated golf communities, we build custom homes across Arden for buyers who want convenience, value, and easy access to both Asheville and Hendersonville.
About 20–25 minutes from our Etowah base
Our Services in Arden
Custom Home Building
Your dream home, built from the ground up in Arden — every elevation, finish, and detail crafted to your vision.
Build on Your Lot
Already own land around Arden? We build your custom home right where you envision it, with site planning made for mountain terrain.
Lot & Homesite Consultation
Not sure where to build in Arden yet? We help you evaluate and select a buildable homesite that brings your vision — and the views — to life.
The Land Around Arden
At about 2,218 feet, Arden is a rolling foothill-to-mountain transition zone in the south Asheville corridor, mixing valley parcels with steeper wooded hillside lots that back toward Pisgah National Forest near Walnut Cove. Site conditions vary widely, so we tailor the approach lot by lot.
Where We Build in & Around Arden
Building Considerations in Buncombe County
Arden is unincorporated, so Buncombe County zoning and its steep-slope and landslide ordinances apply — structures above 2,500 feet, or on steep or hazard-mapped slopes, can require geotechnical analysis by a licensed engineer before permitting. Corridor and subdivision lots usually have public utilities, while outer hillside parcels may rely on well and septic.
Why Build in Arden?
Arden is the practical heart of south Asheville — minutes from the airport, I-26, and shopping, with options from suburban neighborhoods to the gated luxury of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. It’s convenience and range in one of the metro’s most in-demand corridors.
Building a Custom Home in Arden
What county is Arden in?
Arden is an unincorporated community in southern Buncombe County. Because it sits near the Henderson County line and neighbors Fletcher (which is in Henderson County), it’s sometimes confused — but Arden itself is Buncombe, and we confirm each parcel’s jurisdiction before building.
Can you build in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove?
Yes. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is a gated luxury golf community in Arden, and we build there within its architectural guidelines, as well as on other Arden-area lots.
Do Buncombe County steep-slope rules apply in Arden?
They can. Buncombe County’s steep-slope and landslide ordinances apply to unincorporated Arden, and hillside or high-elevation lots may require a geotechnical engineer’s analysis before a permit is issued. We handle that as part of the process.
Planning a Build Near Arden?
These cover the questions that come up before the first drawing — cost, land, permitting, and slope in Buncombe County.
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