Thinking of moving to Brevard?
If art, music, majestic mountains and lush rushing waterfalls appeal to you it’s a pretty good bet you’ll fall in love with Brevard, one of the most charming towns in all of North Carolina. Located in the heart of Transylvania County in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard’s charm rivals that of any small town in America. Brevard real estate has become much sought after, no surprise when you consider that this town of breathtaking scenery is but a stone’s throw from the Biltmore Estate and Gardens in Asheville, The Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain in Linville.
Brevard real estate is also in considerable demand for its access to natural wilderness. Brevard contains over 135 square miles of national forest land. Chestnut Ridge, its highest elevation, soars to over 6,000 feet. Here’s some other information you might be interested in when considering real estate in Brevard:
- Average daily maximum temperature in July–83°F
- Property taxes–$.52/$100
- Median household income–$38,587
- Proximity to major metro area–3 hours to Charlotte, NC, Knoxville, TN, Atlanta, GA.
If you’re considering moving here you might want to know a little about Brevard’s history. The town was named after Dr. Ephraim Brevard, a surgeon and colonel in the Revolutionary War who joined the fight for independence and was taken prisoner at the surrender of Charleston. Dr. Brevard, who took ill while in prison and never recovered "fought bravely and died a martyr to that liberty which none loved better and few understood so well,"–or so it says on the monument erected in his honor in front of Brevard City Hall.
Brevard real estate ranges from $44,000 for an 800 square foot home on one quarter acre to $3.5 million for an exquisite 4-bedroom on 120 acres of property.
The best place to start your search for Brevard real estate is Coldwell Banker Kasey, western North Carolina specialists with 7 offices in the western part of the state. Coldwell Banker Kasey is a full service agency able to assist you in determining your housing requirements and taking you through the steps to get the home of your dreams as easily and expeditiously as possible. For more information about Brevard real estate, visit our listings today.
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