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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Kenilworth Neighborhood Overview

Storybook Tudors, Lake Ducks, ER Sirens

🧭Widely recognized as the place for: storybook cottages, lake daydreams

📌You'll fit in with: paint-stained overalls, muddy hands, and rescue pups trailing behind you

👕Locals live here because: tree-canopied streets, lake air in your lungs, and downtown convenience

👍Be prepared for: the Mission's siren soundtrack, regular bear appearances

👎The vibe around Kenilworth is: gallery splendor, shady side streets, old money charm

Bordered by: Biltmore Avenue and McDowell Street to the west near Mission Hospital; I-240 and the Beaucatcher Mountain slope to the north; the Swannanoa River and NC 81 to the east; Biltmore Village, the rail line, and the Swannanoa River greenway to the south

historic home tours, dog stroller parades, and handlebar heroes

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