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

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Oakley Neighborhood Overview

Murphy-Oakley Rally, Highland Meadow Nights.

13of 26 Asheville Neighborhoods

🧭Widely recognized as the place for: epic yard sales, bungalow blocks, and Fairview Road tacos

📌How to spot an Oakley local: tattooed gardeners, Subaru crusaders, bonfire aficionados

👕Locals live here because: they bask in the city life without breaking the bank, and indulge in Biltmore bliss anytime

👍Don't say we didn't warn you about: Fairview Road traffic and hills that bully your calves

👎The overall feel is: scrappy and neighborly bungalow energy

✨Bordered by: Swannanoa River and I-240 to the north, Biltmore Village and Sweeten Creek Road to the west, Blue Ridge Parkway and US 74A to the south, Bleachery Boulevard and Swannanoa River Road to the east

aspiring homesteaders and dedicated bargain hunters

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