8 Lakeview Drive, Fairview, NC

About the home

Discover the perfect blend of luxury, modern durability & efficiency, and mountain tranquility at 8 Lakeview Drive in Fairview, North Carolina. A rare and valuable feature of this offering is the INCLUSION OF AN ADJACENT BUILDABLE PARCEL, presenting endless opportunities for future development, a guest residence, investment potential, or preserving the privacy of your surroundings. The home was custom-built with high ceilings and thoughtfully maintained, this exceptional residence showcases superior craftsmanship, timeless design, and a focus on durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. This home provides abundant space for both everyday living and entertaining. Built with spray foam insulation and designed for efficiency, it delivers year-round comfort while helping reduce utility costs. Perfectly positioned to capture peaceful seasonal lake views and mountain vistas, the property offers the ideal balance of serene mountain living and convenient accessibility. Enjoy the privacy and beauty of mature trees, professionally maintained landscaping, and a blissfully quiet setting, all while being just minutes from the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of downtown Asheville and the iconic Biltmore Estate. The home’s expansive unfinished lower level significantly enhances its versatility. Already plumbed for a future kitchen, bathroom, living room, dining area, and two additional rooms, the space is ideally suited for a multigenerational living arrangement, private guest quarters, or income-producing possibilities. Additionally, the basement structure was purposefully engineered to accommodate the future addition of another garage bay, providing even greater flexibility for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or workshop space. Combining beautiful serenity, seasonal mountain views, exceptional energy efficiency, and outstanding expansion potential, this home presents a rare opportunity to own a truly remarkable property in one of Western North Carolina’s most desirable locations.

Price in context

• Asking $693 per square foot.
• That is 95% above the $356 median across 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Fairview.
• Highest asking price of 16 active $1.5M+ homes in Fairview.
• 11th largest by living area of the 16 with a recorded size.
• Reduced $255,000 (9.3%) from the original $2,750,000 asking price.
• 75 days on the market, listed 2026-08-06.
• County tax assessment $444,800; the asking price is 5.61× the assessed value.
• HOA dues $750 (annually).

Location

Neighborhood: Windsong Estates, Buncombe County, ZIP 28730.

Assigned schools

• Elementary: Fairview
• Middle: Ac Reynolds
• High: Ac Reynolds

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

Features

Style

Traditional

Levels

One and One Half

Construction

Fiber Cement, Stone

Roof

Architectural Shingle

Bathrooms

4 full, 1 half

Basement

Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access

Fireplace

Yes

Interior

Attic Walk In, Cable Prewire, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry

Flooring

Hardwood, Other - See Remarks

Kitchen & appliances

Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wall Oven

Heating

Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Garage

2 spaces

Parking

Driveway, Attached Garage

View

Mountain(s), Winter

Lot

Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views

County

Buncombe

Comparable homes on the market

• 1 East Owl Creek Lane, Fairview — $1,094,000, 5 bd, 3,495 sq ft, 0.6 mi away
• 128 Churchill Downs Drive, Fairview — $1,140,000, 3 bd, 4,315 sq ft, 0.7 mi away
• 15 E Owl Creek Lane, Fairview — $1,198,000, 3 bd, 3,708 sq ft, 0.7 mi away
• 20 East Owl Creek Lane, Fairview — $1,299,000, 5 bd, 4,588 sq ft, 0.8 mi away
• 25 E Owl Creek Lane, Fairview — $1,080,000, 5 bd, 3,520 sq ft, 0.8 mi away
• 2 Cherokee Orchard Court, Fairview — $2,195,000, 4 bd, 4,660 sq ft, 0.8 mi away

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.