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$15.90M
Union Grove, North Carolina · Iredell County
A 750+ acre sportsman's retreat in the Yadkin Valley with a main lodge, two guest cottages, and caretaker's quarters. Three stocked ponds, Hunting Creek frontage, miles of ATV trails, vineyard, and full backup infrastructure.
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$15.90M
Asheville, North Carolina · Buncombe County
A 13,294 sq ft mountainside estate in Asheville with a main residence and guest house on 5.13 acres. 50' infinity pool, 30' waterfall, three kitchens, Zen spa, Har-Tru tennis, and award-winning gardens with trails.
View Listing →Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain regions offer some of the most beautiful compound settings in America. The combination of dramatic mountain scenery, a four-season climate (mild summers, genuine fall color, moderate winters), and a sophisticated regional culture centered on Asheville makes this one of the most consistently sought-after compound markets in the country.
The primary markets are Watauga County (Boone/Blowing Rock - home of Appalachian State University and a vibrant year-round mountain community), the Cashiers/Highlands plateau in Jackson County (ultra-premium market, summer homes for Atlanta's elite), and Buncombe County (Asheville and surrounds - craft brewing, farm-to-table dining, arts scene).
Away from the mountains, Iredell County in the Piedmont (Union Grove, in the Yadkin Valley wine region, about 10 minutes from I-77) holds large-acreage estates within reach of Charlotte and Winston-Salem, and the luxury end of the Asheville market is in Buncombe County.
More affordable options exist in Swain County (direct GSMNP access), Madison County (Hot Springs area), and Yancey County (Burnsville), where land prices are still approachable.
The state's flat income tax rate is 3.99% for 2026 (down from 4.25% in 2025), which is modest by comparison with many states. Property values have appreciated meaningfully since 2020, so buyers should move decisively on quality properties - inventory tightens quickly at the $1M -$2.5M range.
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Read: Best States to Buy a Family Compound in 2026 →Planning to build or divide land in North Carolina?
Read: How to Build a Family Compound in North Carolina →Limited statewide ADU law
S.L. 2026-59 (Senate Bill 445), enacted Aug 11, 2026.
Cities of 50,000+ outside the coastal area must allow at least one ADU per single-family detached home in single-family zones, with size limits between 800 and 1,000 sq ft in the bill summary.
Rural land: Counties and smaller towns are not covered. The effective date of the ADU section could not be confirmed.
See the 50-state zoning table →Checked 2026-10-10. Local rules decide; confirm with your county.
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