Brevard, North Carolina (NC) Retirement Real Estate, Homes, Lots, Communities and Property

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Brevard located in the southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina lies at the crossroads of multiple national and state forests. The county seat of Transylvania County, the town was named for the Revolutionary War colonel and doctor, Ephriam Brevard and became a destination for some of the nation’s wealthiest families in the early 1900s.

Today the area boasts many planned communities whose amenities rival the most luxurious real estate developments across the country. Due to its proximity to Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, George and its location halfway between Asheville, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina the area is ideal for mountain-based second homes.

The Pisgah National Forest with its lush woods and crystal clear streams accounts for one-fifth of the land in Transylvania County. There are over 250 waterfalls and the fast moving streams and over 200 miles of natural waterways means the area is ideal for trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking or just walking the over 470 miles of mountain trails. The environmentally sensitive areas around Brevard have been addressed as planned communities are developed with enhanced green spaces. While long known as a retirement community, the relatively short summers and winters, lack of large snowfalls and moderate temperatures found in Brevard are fast making the real estate popular for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for a traditional southern community to raise their children.

While many come to the mountains surrounding Brevard for the outdoor activities, the town is probably most famous for its cultural heritage. For 72 years, the city has been home to the world renowned Brevard Music Center and is also home to The Porter Center of Performing Arts. A focal point for the town is Brevard College with its focus on arts education. Students, professors and visiting artists provide performances and with four annual festivals, residents and visitors alike never lack for entertainment. To complete the downtown, residents enjoy shopping and fine dining making the area an ideal for potential homebuyers wanting to experience all this mountain community has to offer.