Creston Land for Sale

Creston Land for Sale

Welcome to the charming neighborhood of Creston in Black Mountain, North Carolina! Nestled in the picturesque McDowell County, Creston offers a peaceful and serene setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

True Land for Sale presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of this beautiful neighborhood. With spacious lots and stunning mountain views, True Land for Sale in Creston is the perfect place to build your dream home. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a place to enjoy outdoor activities, Creston has something for everyone.

Residents of Creston enjoy easy access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and local shops and restaurants. The community is also known for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community spirit. With its convenient location just a short drive from downtown Black Mountain, Creston offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience.

Don't miss out on the chance to own land in this desirable neighborhood. Contact us today to learn more about True Land for Sale in Creston and start planning your future in this idyllic mountain community.

Newest Creston Land for Sale

169 Verbena Drive Unit #CC11, Black Mountain
$59,900
4441548 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This is a rare lot located on the North side of Creston. Roads to this lot are clear and an easy drive. Picture a mountain home with its porch and window views oriented toward Allison Ridge. Located on Creston’s north side in Black Mountain, this wooded 1.06-acre parcel adjoins conservation land and has a gentle slope that could offer year-round views toward the ridge from a future homesite. Seasonal mountain views open up across the road as the leaves fall. Explore the community clubhouse, kitchens, gathering areas (inside and out), and take in the mountain scenery from many other vantage points around Creston. Buyer to verify views from the proposed homesite and suitability for their building plans. Creston is a low-density, gated Blue Ridge Mountain community with 135 homesites across approximately 1,100 acres, about 500 of which are in conservation. Follow community hiking trails to waterfalls, discover pocket parks, and take in the mountain scenery from the clubhouse. Buyer to verify views and suitability for their building plans.

169 Verbena Drive Unit #CC11, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Jason Land Realty. lisa@jasonlandrealty.com
1405 North Haven Drive, Black Mountain
$59,000
4420032 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking for land for sale in Black Mountain, NC? This 1.06-acre cabin lot in Creston, a private gated mountain community, sits on a quiet road with potential mountain views. It's a great place to build your Western North Carolina mountain cabin, less than 10 miles from the charming town of Black Mountain and a short drive from Asheville. Creston offers amenities you'll use every day, including community trails. The Community Center sits at 3,100 feet with spectacular views and features a library nook, indoor and outdoor stone fireplaces, wrap-around porches, and a service kitchen, making it a great spot for social gatherings and community activities. Stone picnic areas and overlooks with long-range mountain views are spread throughout the neighborhood, and a dog park near the clubhouse gives your pup room to play. Nature lovers will appreciate Triple Falls Sanctuary, a 350-acre conservation area with forests, streams, and three waterfalls, including Allison Falls on the Left Prong of the Catawba River with a viewing area overlooking the falls. Since 2004, conservation easements with Foothills Conservancy of NC have protected Creston's hardwood forests, springs and creeks, native plants, and abundant wildlife for future generations. This homesite is also close to downtown Black Mountain and Old Fort, NC, which are known for outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, then come back to local restaurants, live music, art galleries, and small-town charm. Mountain land for sale in Black Mountain like this doesn't come along often. Schedule your visit to Creston today and start planning your mountain cabin. Please note this is a cabin lot. Per the ADG dated January 2026, cabins with a main floor and an approved loft may have a maximum of 1,000 square feet of heated living space. Cabins with a main floor only may have a maximum of 800 square feet of heated living space. Please see the attached ADG, topographic survey, and property disclosures, or reach out to the listing agent for more information.

1405 North Haven Drive, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of GreyBeard Realty. christy@greybeardrealty.com
153 Kestrel Lane Unit #T-64, Black Mountain
$110,000
4383986 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Extraordinary opportunity in the upscale Creston gated community in Black Mountain! This serene mountain enclave offers well-maintained roads, extensive hiking trails, and an impressive clubhouse situated at the neighborhood's peak. Nestled amidst the protected lands of Pisgah National Forest and the Foothills Land Conservancy, Creston provides a natural haven for residents. This lot is perfect for a private home or rental investment. Enjoy ultimate privacy with protected land on three sides. This property is a rare find in a community where 50% of the land is dedicated to conservation. Amenities include a Community Center, Fitness Center, pocket parks, dog park, hiking trails, Triple Falls Sanctuary, paved roads, and high-speed internet.

153 Kestrel Lane Unit #T-64, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks. marcella@walnutcoverealty.com
9999 Kestrel Lane, Black Mountain
$175,000
4383989 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Extraordinary opportunity in the upscale Creston gated community in Black Mountain! This serene mountain enclave offers well-maintained roads, extensive hiking trails, and an impressive clubhouse situated at the neighborhood's peak. Nestled amidst the protected lands of Pisgah National Forest and the Foothills Land Conservancy, Creston provides a natural haven for residents. This combined lot features up to 3 build pads, perfect for a private home, rental investment, or a family compound. Enjoy ultimate privacy with protected land on three sides. Priced together at $224,000, this property is a rare find in a community where 50% of the land is dedicated to conservation. Amenities include a Community Center, Fitness Center, pocket parks, dog park, hiking trails, Triple Falls Sanctuary, paved roads, and high-speed internet.

9999 Kestrel Lane, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks. marcella@walnutcoverealty.com
71 Kestrel Lane Unit #C-8, Black Mountain
$85,000
4383960 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Extraordinary opportunity in the upscale Creston gated community in Black Mountain! This serene mountain enclave offer well-maintained roads, extensive hiking trails, and an impressive clubhouse situated at the neighborhood's peak. Nestled amidst the protected lands of Pisgah National Forest and the Foothills Land Conservancy, Creston provides a natural haven for residents. This lot is perfect for a private home or rental investment. Enjoy ultimate privacy with protected land on three sides. This property is a rare find in a community where 50% of the land is dedicated to conservation. Amenities include a Community Center, Fitness Center, pocket parks, dog park, hiking trails, Triple Falls Sanctuary, paved roads, and high-speed internet.

71 Kestrel Lane Unit #C-8, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks. marcella@walnutcoverealty.com
1915 Creston Drive, Black Mountain
$115,000
4398526 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Price Drop! Now priced below tax value! Looking for long range scenic views, access to outdoor mountain recreation (including a private waterfall and swimming hole), reliable infrastructure (like high-speed fiberoptic internet), and a peaceful mountain retreat, all near a small charming mountain town? Do you care about land conservancy and want a low density community with large lots? Look no further! Introducing Creston, a wonderful gated community in Black Mountain, a true hidden gem. This nearly 3 acre lot, with an existing driveway and cleared building pad has the potential for your private mountain retreat to have long range mountain views. A high-producing well is already in place. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the mountains, evenings gathered around a fire, and a lifestyle centered around the natural beauty of Western NC.  Build your dream home in the mountains in this elevated upscale community with 500 acres of preserved land on both sides of the community, paved roads, a mountaintop community center, a fitness center, dog park, hiking trails including Triple Falls Sanctuary, adjacent to Pisgah Nat'l Forest, and more. Just 9 miles or roughly 20 mins Black Mtn and Old Fort; only 35 mins Asheville and Lake Lure. This is a rare opportunity to create a legacy mountain home in a hidden gem of a community!

1915 Creston Drive, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Realty ONE Group Pivot Asheville. paula@rogpivot.com
117 Ironwood Lane Unit #C-20, Black Mountain
$50,000
4397755 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
NEW PRICES ON ALL CRESTON DEVELOPER INVENTORY! ONLY 4 LOTS LEFT! WAS $88,500, NOW $50,000! Beautiful southern views from this corner lot in upscale Creston gated community, just 6.5 miles to Black Mountain! This lot is easy to walk and you can see the nearly 180 degrees any time of year. Creston is a gated community with well-maintained roads, miles of hiking trails, and an incredible club house at the top of neighborhood. Creston is surrounded by protected land in Pisgah National Forest and the Foothills Land Conservancy. Ask agent for a neighborhood map and Creston trail map; some trails lead to amazing waterfalls. Spectrum cable internet is available in the neighborhood. Septic needed. Creston "C" lots are subject to a 7-day minimum short-term rental period. There is a well on the lot. Amenities include well-maintained hiking trails, a dog park, and a beautiful clubhouse. If you're looking to get back to nature and enjoy wildlife out your back door, be sure to schedule a tour of Creston!

117 Ironwood Lane Unit #C-20, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties. scott.russell@allentate.com
171 Nuthatch Lane Unit #C-30, Black Mountain
$44,000
4397739 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
NEW PRICES ON ALL CRESTON DEVELOPER INVENTORY! ONLY 4 LOTS LEFT! WAS $81,500, NOW $44,000! Beautiful views to the east from this already cleared lot in upscale Creston gated community, just 6.5 miles to Black Mountain! This lot already has a nearly flat driveway roughed in so you can easily walk the building site and take in the views to the east. Creston is a gated community with well-maintained roads, miles of hiking trails, and an incredible club house at the top of neighborhood. Creston is surrounded by protected land in Pisgah National Forest and the Foothills Land Conservancy. Ask agent for a neighborhood map and Creston trail map; some trails lead to amazing waterfalls. Spectrum cable internet is available in the neighborhood. Septic needed. Creston "C" lots are subject to a 7-day minimum short-term rental period.

171 Nuthatch Lane Unit #C-30, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties. scott.russell@allentate.com
1620 North Haven Drive Unit #CC18, Black Mountain
$65,000
4381028 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Escape to the prestigious, gated Creston community to find this exceptional 1.05 acre homesite. Nestled at the end of a private cul-de-sac and bordered by protected conservation land, this property offers the perfect canvas for a mountain dream home, weekend retreat, or premium investment build. A well is already installed on the property and it has previously perc tested for septic, offering a strong head start for the next owner's future plans. Imagine your home in the mountains framed by potential long-range views of the neighboring conservation acreage. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this natural, yet refined community featuring miles of trails, waterfalls and filled with high-end homes, quality cabins and charming cottages. Approximately 25 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and under 45 minutes to Asheville.

1620 North Haven Drive Unit #CC18, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. ashley@PowHerHouseWNC.com
488 Warbler Lane Unit #H-13, Black Mountain
$225,000
4361112 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Exceptional 4.22-acre level homesite with breathtaking year-round mountain views! Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac and protected on two sides by HOA common land, this rare property offers unmatched privacy. A level, roughed-in driveway leads to a large, flat building pad with gentle topography—ideal for creating your private mountain retreat while enjoying some of Creston’s most spectacular long-range views. Improvements already in place include a well and completed 3-bedroom soil scientist evaluation, helping streamline your building process. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and natural beauty, this homesite perfectly balances seclusion and convenience. Creston is one of Western North Carolina’s premier conservation-focused gated communities, featuring approximately 500 acres of protected community and conservation land, including hiking trails, waterfalls, parks, and the stunning Triple Falls Sanctuary. Residents enjoy paved roads, underground utilities, Spectrum high-speed internet, a mountaintop clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, and a welcoming mountain community atmosphere. Conveniently located — only 20 minutes to downtown Black Mountain and 30 minutes to Asheville and Lake Lure. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to build your mountain dream home!

488 Warbler Lane Unit #H-13, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Unique: A Real Estate Collective. jeremy@uniquecollective.us
28 Trillium Lane Unit #C-1, Black Mountain
$39,900
4377187 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful building lot in gated Creston! This lot sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers very gentle topography. The driveway is already roughed in, so it's easy to walk onto the lot and envision your new home! Behind the lot is Creston common area, with the Spring Trail leading from the lot past a pond and into the Creston trail system. This south and west-facing lot is located close to the gated entrance for convenience. Windows facing the views will bring in lots of natural light! Just a short walk up the road is one of Creston's many pocket parks; you can pour your coffee, leash your dog, and enjoy the view from the park bench! At the Creston Community Building you can gather with neighbors, an active group of people who have chosen to make Creston their home. With lots of land in conservation, streams, waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, paved roads, high speed internet and more, Creston is a spectacular mountain neighborhood! Expired septic permit on file (3 bedroom).

28 Trillium Lane Unit #C-1, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties. scott.russell@allentate.com
102 Trillium Lane Unit ##C-3, Black Mountain
$34,900
4357235 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Premier Building Opportunity in Creston! Located on the first side street within the gated community, this 1.7 acre parcel offers exceptional ease of access and end of cul-de-sac privacy. The lot features a gentle, rolling topography along the upper portion near the road then transitions into a more moderate slope towards the southwest. With selective tree trimming, a future owner can enjoy beautiful distant mountain views. The approach to the property is very convenient, situated on a level street with paved access directly to the lot. Residents of Creston enjoy a robust amenity package including a gazebo with a firepit, a playground for children, multiple mountain overlooks, a dog park, eight miles of hiking trails, twelve miles of paved roads, a mountain top Community Center, and to help keep you connected high-speed fiber optic internet service provided by Spectrum. The land surrounding Creston is in Foothills Land Conservancy and Pisgah National Forest, creating an incredible natural environment. This "C" lot allows for short-term rentals (7-night minimum), making it a versatile choice for a secondary residence or a private mountain retreat. Located just 9 miles from the charming town of Black Mountain and a short 15-mile drive from the vibrant city of Asheville.

102 Trillium Lane Unit ##C-3, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. rachel.ellege@allentate.com
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