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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: June 28, 2026

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Beverly Hills Neighborhood Guide

Beverly Hills is a quiet, park-like neighborhood on Asheville's east side, shaped in large part by the Asheville Municipal Golf Course, whose fairways and open greens give the area a distinctly unhurried, outdoorsy character. Ranch homes from the mid-20th century line the streets, and the overall pace here is relaxed in a way that feels genuinely earned rather than manufactured. Residents are close enough to Tunnel Road and the Asheville Mall for practical errands, and downtown Asheville is only about five minutes away, which makes the neighborhood's calm feel like a choice rather than a compromise. The tradeoffs are real but minor: Tunnel Road traffic picks up reliably, and weekend mornings come with the ambient hum of mowers and early tee times. For people who want green space, single-family homes, and easy access to the city without living inside the noise of it, Beverly Hills delivers a dependable, low-drama version of Asheville life.

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🧭Best known for: Asheville Municipal Golf Course loops and retro ranch house charm

📌You can spot a Beverly Hills local by: grass clippings on sneakers, early tee time commitments, and Costco trunk Tetris

👕Locals live here because: greenside serenity with a five-minute jaunt to the downtown buzz

👍Don't say we didn't warn you about: stray golf balls, Tunnel Road traffic, mower symphonies at sunrise

👎The overall feel is: park-like, mellow, golf cart friendly

Bordered by: Tunnel Road and Asheville Mall to the north, Riceville Road and the VA Medical Center in Oteen to the east, Swannanoa River and Swannanoa River Road to the south, New Haw Creek Road and Fairway Drive to the west

Pros & Cons of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills strengths (top 5)

Green SpaceOutdoor RecreationFamily FriendlySafetyGrocery Options

Beverly Hills tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeArt SceneEvents & Festivals
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Beverly Hills Neighborhood DNA

putting-green perfectionists, backyard adventurers, and flapjack fanatics

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Some of the Beverly Hills hotspots include: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center (nearby), Folk Art Center (nearby), Highland Brewing Company (nearby), and Azalea Park (nearby).
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Moving to Beverly Hills - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Asheville or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Asheville guide for the big-picture view — or compare Beverly Hills against other parts of the city in our Asheville neighborhood guide.