Q. Where is Emerald Mountain Estates located?
A. Emerald Mountain Estates is located in the North Cove community, in McDowell County North Carolina, right by Linville Caverns. Our central location in the North Carolina Mountains allows homeowners easy access to some of the most exciting areas in Western North Carolina. Asheville is only about 45 minutes away; the High Country of Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock are also close by. This means that whether you’re looking for some of the best shopping around, or want to spend a day outside hiking,
golfing, fishing, or skiing, the best spots in the state are just a short drive away.
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Q. What are the closest cities to Emerald Mountain
Estates?
A. Marion is the closest, and just beyond
that down Interstate 40 lies historic Asheville
with unlimited shopping, dining, the famous
Biltmore House and year round activities.
Heading in the opposite direction will take you
to the charming towns of Linville, Newland and
Banner Elk. Banner Elk is best known for being
the ski capital of the southeast, with four
highly recognized ski slopes within a few
minutes drive.
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Q. How big are the lots? How big is the development?
A. Our goal at Emerald Mountain Estates is
to create a peaceful, private, secluded setting,
so we want to provide homeowners with ample
amounts of space to enjoy the natural beauty of
the area. Our lots range from 1-1/2 acres to 4
acres. The entire development has 60 lots and
comprises about 150 acres of pristine, natural
forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Three
thousand feet of our property line borders the
Pisgah National Forest.
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Q. Is there a Property Owners Association?
A. Yes, Emerald Mountain Estates is a private community with a Property Owner’s Association. Annual dues are only $350, and cover basic maintenance expenses. Dues are set by a committee of the POA and the management of the development.
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Q. What are the development’s roads like?
A. This is an important question to ask when you’re thinking of purchasing NC mountain property. The roads at Emerald Mountain Estates will have no more than a 17% grade, and will be comprised of Tar and Chip. This is similar to asphalt,
but lower maintenance, durable, and provides excellent traction to its rougher surface. Tar and Chip drives are generally more attractive than asphalt, and require much less maintenance as there is no need to seal them.
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Q. How do I get power and water?
A. We did not want to spoil the beautiful views and landscape of our NC mountain land, so all utilities are underground. Each homeowner is responsible for drilling and maintaining their own well.
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Q. What about septic systems?
A. All of the lots in Emerald Mountain Estates have been perked.
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Q. How large of a house do I have to build?
A. The minimum size for homes in Emerald Mountain
Estates is 1800 square feet, and there is no time frame restriction for building your home.
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Q. What is the elevation?
A. The altitude of Emerald Mountain Estates
ranges from approximately 2,000 feet to 2,800
feet. All of our lots feature truly breathtaking
views, some with up to 50 miles.
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Q. What is the environment like?
A. There are few areas of the country as peaceful and beautiful as the North Carolina Mountains. Our development is set right in the heart of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, and abounds with plant and animal life. Oak trees and sycamores are scattered throughout the property, along with many other species of native hardwoods and evergreens. Our property borders the famous Pisgah National Forest, so there is no shortage of native wildlife in and around the development. It’s rare to step outside in the mornings and not hear a variety of birds singing, and it’s certainly not uncommon to see deer, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, or even an occasional black bear.
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Q. What is the weather like?
A. One of the best things about the mountains
is the climate. Some people forget what it’s
like to experience four distinct seasons. Spring
is always beautiful, and the bright flowers and
fresh green foliage are a welcome sight after
the winter months. Summer is truly beautiful and
relatively mild. It’s rare to see the
thermometer reach above 85 degrees in the day,
and the nights are cool and pleasant. Fall is
many people’s favorite season. The trees are
alive with a natural fireworks display of reds,
yellows, and oranges that attracts visitors from
all over the nation. Winter can be one of the
most exciting times to be in the mountains. The
temperatures rarely dip below the low 40’s,
however, it is not uncommon to see a few
significant snowfalls. In fact, there are four
ski resorts close by in the High Country.
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Q. What is there to do in the area?
A. The list is far too long to be included here! Take a look at our “Resources” tab to find out about the endless amount of things to do in the area.
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Q. What about Healthcare?
A. There are a number of high quality healthcare facilities close to Emerald Mountain Estates, including McDowell Hospital and St. Joseph’s Memorial hospital. We’ve included details on our “Resources” page.
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Q. What type of community is
Emerald Mountain Estates?
A. Emerald Mountain Estates is a log home
community. There will be an Architectural Review
Committee to review building plans to maintain
the integrity of the development.
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If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us 877-722-LAND (5263),
email us, or use our
online request form.
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