Homes – Settings of Black Mountain

Homes in The Settings

Mountain style is the predominant architectural theme of homes throughout the community, done tastefully and with attention to detail.

About Our Homes

Each home is distinct yet blends in with the overall design of the community and its natural environment. The Settings’ Design Review Board works closely with owners and their builders to ensure that new construction meets the guidelines of the community, while enabling owners to build the home of their dreams.

Many homes have scenic mountain views while others enjoy being nestled in our mature pine, maple and oak forests with large groves of rhododendrons and mountain laurels.

All developer-owned real estate in The Settings has been sold. There is no on-site sales office. To see the current listings of re-sales in The Settings, please inquire with one of our recommended Local Realtors.

The scenic beauty of The Settings is its primary asset. With a priority for preserving its natural mountain environment, the community amenities were built to complement that principle and were kept at a minimum. This has allowed the homeowners association fees to remain at a very attractive level of $1500 per year (2023). The Settings however offers town water, sewer, and waste disposal services, high-speed fiber optic internet, and curbed roads with many sidewalks, not often found within a mountain development. The Settings of Black Mountain offers great value for those looking for a primary or second home in a Western North Carolina gated community.

Build your mountain getaway with everything you need conveniently nearby.

The western North Carolina mountains continue to be a very attractive place for people to live. Asheville consistently ranks as one of the best places to retire in the country and has seen a significant increase in real estate activity recently. As one of the most desirable gated communities in the area, The Settings of Black Mountain has experienced very active property sales and home building.

Enjoy the views of the mountain ranges and forests as well as beautiful sunsets from your own front porch or with friends and neighbors on the deck of the clubhouse.

The Clubhouse has a tastefully decorated large living area with a stone fireplace for our many social gatherings throughout the year. It has a small kitchen as well as a meeting room. Residents can host private functions here as well.

Higher Elevation Estate Home Sites
Home Sites Range From 1/4 Acre to 6 Acres
Resident and Property Owner-Run Homeowners Association
Homeowners Association Dues are $1500 per year (2023)
County and town real estate taxes are 0.4880 and 0.3060 respectively (0.7940 cents total) per $100 assessed valuation (2023).

Mountain Style Clubhouse
Gated Entrance with Greeters Cottage
Walking and Hiking Trails
Children’s Playground
Underground Utilities – Sewer, Water and High-Speed Fiber Optic Internet
Sidewalks and Curbing – Unique to Mountain Communities

Building Your Home

Our Vision for the Community: Living in Harmony with Nature

The vision of The Settings of Black Mountain, as prescribed by the Developer and affirmed by the Homeowners Association, is:

We envision a neighborhood, recognized as a desirable place to live, where we can enjoy friends & family, and work together to foster a lifestyle inspired by nature and the local mountain community.

The principle of living in harmony with nature continues to be supported today as evidenced in the Association’s philosophy which you can read here.

Our Mountain Style Building Guidelines and the Design Review Board

Whether you are an existing property owner just starting the build process, a prospective lot owner seeking information and guidance, or a realtor assisting buyers with due diligence, the Design Review Board (DRB) is here to assist and guide you. Property owners are appointed by the HOA Board to serve on the DRB and manage the process of designing and building houses to help us realize the vision of the community.

Mountain style architectural standards have been developed to maintain consistency in “the look and feel” of the community. Quality custom home builders have been vetted to deliver the construction end. These builders have demonstrated their ability to provide quality performance and manage the challenges of construction that can include steep slope foundations, high wind conditions, and water drainage/run off, etc.

The DRB Architectural Design Guidelines and Construction Guidelines have been carefully written as an informed process to achieve your goals. We encourage everyone to read these Guidelines, especially the first section on General Provisions. This includes the design philosophy, the function of the DRB, the intent of the design standards, and an outline of the process. Following the process is critical to making the most of your resources, and to prevent mistakes that can prove costly later.

For more information describing mountain style architecture, click here.There are many good examples of homes built in the mountain style architecture in our Photo Gallery.

If you are considering building a home in The Settings and after reading our Guidelines you have questions, we encourage you to contact the DRB early in your process at: drb@tsobm.com.

You may also contact our property management company at settingsofblackmountain.drb@fsresidential.com.

Things to consider…

Building your dream home in the mountains can have its challenges, but is ultimately a very rewarding experience. You may find it helpful to read this article written by Jim Jones, past president and Design Review Board Chair of The Settings.

You are likely a good fit for The Settings if…

You seek the convenience of living near town, but the privacy and natural beauty of living in the mountains.
You enjoy being close to trails or taking a walk around the neighborhood.
You prefer to have low HOA fees and instead choose your own amenities available nearby.
You are ready to build your dream home.

Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about our community.

We would be happy to talk with you about the experience you will have as a part of The Settings community, please contact us.

Our Governing Documents

If you are planning on building, please familiarize yourself with the Design Review Board (DRB) Architectural Design Standards and Construction Guidelines and the list of currently Approved Builders. Also note the governing documents of the HOA below, including the By-Laws of the Association and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The latter includes the original governing CC&Rs and all amendments, including the transfer of all rights from the Developer to the Property Owners.

THE SETTINGS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DOCUMENTS

THE SETTINGS OF BLACK MOUNTAIN HOA GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

Please contact us at any time if you have any questions or just want to discuss your ideas or plans.

Approved Builders

The following are the currently Approved Builders for The Settings. Approval is based upon builder application to the Homeowners Association (HOA). Builders have been reviewed for qualifications, licensing, financial strength, and references.

The list is not to be construed as an endorsement of any of these builders. Property owners are encouraged to perform their own due diligence of the builders’ capabilities, and carefully check references and history within the community.

If a property owner wishes to engage a builder that is not on this list, the builder must submit an application to become an approved builder and must be approved by the HOA to build a home in The Settings. See the List of Approved Builders for more information about this process.

In considering a builder not yet approved, you should give preference to builders with proven experience in building the mountain style homes required by our Guidelines in similar communities. For more information on who some good builders are in western North Carolina and how to select one, you may find this article informative. Click here.

Also, the Asheville Parade of Homes is in October each year where you can visit homes of some of the best builders. See the Asheville Home Builders Association website for details.

AR Construction

Anthony Roberts
arhomebuilders@gmail.com
828-776-2490

www.arconstructioninc.com

Copperwood Builders

Ryan McLellan
ryanm@copperwoodbuilders.com
828-669-4807

www.copperwoodbuilders.com

Palladium Builders

Jim Selmensberger
jim@palladiumbuilders.com
828-475-4576

www.palladiumbuilders.com

Ewing Construction

John Ewing
john@ewingconstruction.co
828-273.2997

www.ewingconstruction.co