Moving Guides|North Carolina|Asheville|Neighborhoods|Five Points
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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Five Points Neighborhood Overview

Greek-Diner Grits, Reed Creek, DT Afoot

19of 26 Asheville Neighborhoods

🧭Widely recognized as the place for: before-dinner brewery breaks, classic diner breakfasts

📌You can spot a Five Points local by: helmet hair, muddy calves, and multiple reusable totes

👕Locals live here because: downtown access without downtown headaches, lovable local shops

👍Don't say we didn't warn you about: parking musical chairs past 6 PM

👎The vibe around Five Points is: front porch chatter, wagging tails, shop-hopping bliss

✨Generally defined as the area: Merrimon Avenue west, Broadway Street east, East Chestnut Street south, WT Weaver Boulevard north, hugging Reed Creek Greenway and UNCA's southern edge

sidewalkers who count breweries like mountain mile markers

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Moving to Five Points - 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 Five Points against other parts of the city in our Asheville neighborhood guide.