Whether you are a contractor looking for statement property to showcase your building skills or a buyer in search of a generational estate upon which to build your family’s memories, you absolutely must consider this roughly 15 acres inside The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.
It was recently reduced to an extraordinary new price, creating an unprecedented window of opportunity for the discerning buyer. Held private for over two decades—unavailable even during the original unveiling of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove—this singular 14.97-acre parcel now stands as the most compelling estate acquisition in the region. At this newly repositioned value, the chance to secure an unrepeatable landholding of this caliber transforms from a rare prospect into an immediate call to action.
Ascending dramatically from 2,400 feet to more than 2,700 feet in elevation, the property is awash in southeasterly mountain vistas. Its upper border directly adjoins the protected expanse of Pisgah National Forest, guaranteeing pristine seclusion, timeless natural beauty, and a built-in wilderness buffer that can never be compromised. Yet despite its boundless privacy and scale, the estate sits mere moments from Walnut Cove’s main gate, pairing sylvan tranquility with spontaneous convenience.
Whether your vision calls for an iconic private architectural manor or an expansive multi-residence family compound, acreage of this scale within Arden’s finest enclave is a once-in-a-lifetime discovery. Now paired with exceptional pricing, this storied mountainside retreat is ready to anchor your family’s legacy for generations to come.
Active
$699,000
99999 Cliffsridge Pkwy, Arden, NC 28704
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14.97Acres
Unimproved Land
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14.97 Acres Lot
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$293/mo HOA
What's special
Southeastern exposureBeautiful viewsBorders pisgah national forest
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kyle Olinger kyle@walnutcoverealty.com,
Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4144396
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Pool features: Community
- Spa features: Community
Lot
- Size: 14.97 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 963414359300000
- Zoning: R-LD
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Underground Power Lines
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Pond, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
- Subdivision: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,515 annually
- HOA name: Carlton Property Services
- HOA phone: 864-238-2557
Location
- Region: Arden
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $295,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,906
- Date on market: 6/18/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 856 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000-29.7% |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000-28.7% |
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| 6/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,906 +4.7% | $295,700 |
| 2024 | $1,820 +3.3% | $295,700 |
| 2023 | $1,762 +1.7% | $295,700 |
| 2022 | $1,733 | $295,700 |
| 2021 | $1,733 +5.4% | $295,700 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $1,644 | $261,000 |
| 2019 | $1,644 | $261,000 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28704
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Avery's Creek/Koontz
- Middle: Valley Springs
- High: T.C. Roberson
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





