North Carolina Mountains · North Carolina
Mountain Air
Discover Mountain Air, a gated luxury community in Burnsville, NC, featuring a golf course, clubhouse, and private airstrip for exclusive living.
Clubhouse & LodgeGatedGolfPrivate Airstrip
Market Intelligence
Market Intelligence
A data-driven view of Mountain Air's real estate market.
Homes
$850K
Median Sold
84
Days on Market
median
28
Active
20
Sold (12 mo)
$320K – $3.6M
Price Range
1,028 – 5,925
Sq Ft Range
Market Health
16.8
Months of Supply
Buyer's Market—
Sold Above Asking
all property types
$366
Price / Sq Ft
$377
HOA / Maintenance
median / qtr
Recent Sales
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Brian Jones
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Founder of Luxury Communities and a seasoned luxury real estate advisor in Asheville and Western North Carolina. Brian specializes in private gated communities, luxury estates, and second-home destinations, with a strategic and technology-driven approach to matching buyers with the right communities and opportunities.
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Community Amenities
Clubhouse & Lodge
The Clubhouse & Lodge offers a luxurious retreat with stunning mountain views, fine dining, and social spaces for gatherings and events.
Gated
Mountain Air features a gated entrance with round-the-clock security and keycard access, ensuring privacy and safety for all residents.
Golf
The Mountain Air Golf Course offers an exceptional 18-hole golfing experience with breathtaking scenery and challenging terrain.
Private Airstrip
The private airstrip provides exclusive access for residents, allowing for convenient travel directly to the community.
About
About Mountain Air
Sitting atop Slickrock Mountain at an elevation of nearly 5,000 feet, the private country club community of Mountain Air is a world unto itself. Wrapped in the embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains and endowed with luxurious amenities like a private 2,875-foot runway adjacent to the clubhouse, the exceptionality of Mountain Air is evident in every way. Boasting the reputation as a former winner of the “Gold Award for Best Community in America”, Mountain Air has set a high bar for private community living for the past 30 years.
Location
While Mountain Air may be more remote than other private communities in Western North Carolina, it is by no means isolated. The mountain town of Burnsville is a short 10-minute drive from the community’s gates and features a variety of charming attractions including a traditional brick town square, restaurants and boutique shopping, and many historic sites. The largest collection of quilt blocks in the United States can be found here displayed on beautiful barns, churches and local businesses as part of the Quilt Trail System. Burnsville offers many options for shopping for necessities too, and Asheville’s many offerings are just a 30-minute drive down the road, with excellent medical care located at Mission Hospital in Asheville. The Asheville Regional Airport is located 1 hour away for those who do not wish to use Mountain Air’s private jetway. The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and its miles of skyline driving sit just outside the bounds of Mountain Air, ready for residents and guests looking for adventure.
Amenities
The suite of amenities that can be found at Mountain Air is incomparable to any other. While luxury is of high value here, members also remark that the community maintains an easygoing and unpretentious energy, making it easy for residents and guests to relax in a stunning setting. The community’s center is their Club Village, featuring farm-to-table dining in 3 dining rooms and ample space for shared gatherings in the lounge. Mountain Air’s golf course has been intentionally crafted to complement its lush natural mountaintop setting, and has been described as “one of the most dramatic and naturally conceived courses in the country.” If tennis and fitness are more your wheelhouse, you will love the beautifully maintained tennis courts and state-of-the-art fitness center offering a heated pool, a trained staff, classes, and activities. Nature is highly regarded at Mountain Air, and the community offers amenities to reflect this value. Their on-site naturalist is available to guide adults and children as they explore the six community parks and their network of trails throughout the community. Family and children’s programming is also offered throughout the year. This programming combined with the Slickrock Cinema and game room, organic community garden, and Mountain Market & Deli means families will never encounter a boring day at Mountain Air.
Real Estate
There are over 520 families residing within the 1,300 acres that make up Mountain Air, and the community prides itself on offering a diverse spectrum of options for homeownership. Mountain Air offers a selection of custom homes in neighborhood settings. Residents can choose from a condominium or villa experience, or create their own mountain home on a private site. Within the community’s 24 neighborhoods, there are homesites available from $190K to over $1M, Condos & Villas from $250K - to over $1M, and cabins and homes from $599K - $2M.
Are you ready to experience life at 5,00 feet? Don’t climb the mountain alone; our premier luxury home buyer agents will be your closest confidant through the home buying or building experience. Contact us today and let’s begin!
Real Estate
Properties in Mountain Air
45 Active Listings
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Mountain Air
Easily the mountaintop airstrip stands out as the most unique feature, although Mountain Air is an overall outstanding gated community. Perched at elevations up to nearly 5,000 feet, the community provides cool summers and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Residents enjoy a wealth of amenities, including an 18-hole mountaintop golf course, a 4,500-square-foot wellness center with yoga and fitness classes, tennis and pickleball courts, a heated outdoor pool, spa services, multiple dining options, hiking trails, six community parks, a nature center, a children's activity center, and a private 2,875-foot airstrip for private aviation.
Mountain Air offers a variety of luxury residences, including custom-built homes, condominiums, and homesites. Home prices range from the mid-$300,000s for condos to over $3 million for custom estates. Homesites are also available.
Residents are a mix of full-time and seasonal homeowners — not all are plane owners, but there are quite a few. Mountain Air attracts those who prefer spending time close to home with family and friends rather than in Asheville itself.
Yes, each property pays a monthly fee to the Mountain Air Property Owners Association (MAPOA). Additionally, club memberships are available with initiation fees, and membership tiers vary based on the amenities and activities you plan to use. Reach out to us to get the most up-to-date fee schedule.
Having a buyer's agent is highly recommended. While we work closely with the community's onsite staff, we know their incentives are rarely aligned with yours. We’re here to make sure the community and home are the best fit for your needs, ensure you’re fully informed about any potential shortcomings, and provide access to all available properties, including those not directly listed by the developer.
We would be honored to assist you in exploring Mountain Air and finding the perfect place to call home. Please contact us to schedule a private tour and learn more about current listings.
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