727 Jenkins Valley Road, Alexander, NC

About the home

Discover the space, comfort, and mountain lifestyle offered by this beautifully maintained 4,600-square-foot home, set on 2.31 level acres with sweeping panoramic views. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the property offers exceptional flexibility and room to breathe. The upper level, with both interior and exterior entrances, has successfully served as an income-producing short-term rental, while also providing an ideal private retreat for guests or extended family. A heated and cooled sunroom adds an additional 475 square feet of light-filled living space, perfect for relaxing, gathering, or simply enjoying the surrounding landscape in every season. Located in the pastoral community of Alexander, the home offers the rare combination of peaceful countryside living with easy access to downtown Asheville—just a 15–18 minute drive away. A whole-home generator provides added peace of mind. From this central Western North Carolina location, adventure is always close at hand. Within an hour’s drive or less, you can enjoy trout fishing, tubing, rafting, canoeing, and kayaking, along with snow skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter months. World-renowned destinations such as Biltmore Estate, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, the cultural heritage of Cherokee, and the excitement of Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort are all easily accessible. Back at home, the property truly shines as a place to gather and create. Enjoy memorable evenings entertaining beneath the expansive outdoor pavilion, pursue hobbies in the spacious workshops, or cultivate your own gardens across the beautiful level grounds. This is a property where space, scenery, and lifestyle come together beautifully. Schedule your private showing and experience all it has to offer. Please note - AI staged pictures are labeled staged.

Price in context

• Asking $239 per square foot.
• No price changes since it was listed.
• 43 days on the market, listed 2026-03-16.
• County tax assessment $1,032,900; the asking price is 1.06× the assessed value.

Location

Neighborhood: None, Buncombe County, ZIP 28701.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: North Buncombe/N. Windy Ridge
• Middle: North Buncombe
• High: North Buncombe

School assignments come from the listing and can change; confirm with the district.

Features

Style

Traditional

Levels

Two

Construction

Brick Full

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

3 full

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Cable Prewire, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

Bamboo, Carpet, Tile

Kitchen & appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer

Heating

Baseboard, Forced Air, Propane, Space Heater

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Shared Driveway

Exterior

Storage

Waterfront

None

View

Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round

Lot

Cleared, Views

Community

None

County

Buncombe

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See it privately

Nicholas and Miriam Peters show every home personally. Peters & Associates, 4401 Barclay Downs Dr #132, Charlotte, NC 28209. Office 704-264-4572. Request a private showing.