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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Malvern Hills Neighborhood Overview

Maple-Lined, Pool-Pass Proud, Subarus

20of 26 Asheville Neighborhoods

🧭Widely recognized as the place for: retro poolside paradise, summer cicadas, Malvern Hills park haven

📌You can spot a Malvern Hills local by: Birkenstocks, pool pass lanyard, garden shears, suspiciously perfect tomatoes

👕Locals live here because: backyard bonfires, bikeable Haywood eats, pickup pickleball culture

👍Don't say we didn't warn you about: historic home upkeep and rush-hour mania on Patton

👎The overall feel is: Green, neighborly, splashy, westside cozy

✨Generally defined as the area: Patton Avenue north, Bear Creek Road and Burton Street east, Hominy Creek and I-40 south, Sand Hill Road and Enka lowlands west

mailbox meet-and-greets, legendary cannonball competitions

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Moving to Malvern 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 Malvern Hills against other parts of the city in our Asheville neighborhood guide.