Redwood Forest Apartments for Rent

The Redwood Forest neighborhood of Asheville, North Carolina more than lives up to its name. Redwood Forest is a residential area in an almost forest-like setting on the eastern end of the city. Mature trees surround residences in the neighborhood, and pockets of dense woodland can be found in both the center and southern border. Highway 70/Tunnel Road creates the northern boundary, and  Highway 74/Swannanoa Road creates the southern boundary. The community is bordered by Shawnee Trail on the west and Crockett Avenue on the east.

Recreational opportunities abound within one mile of Redwood Forest. The Municipal Golf Course lies just to the south. A river runs along the southern side of Swannanoa River Road, and the Western North Carolina Nature Center and Asheville Recreation Park are just to the east. A short drive north will bring residents to Pisgah National Forest. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park lies just to the west.

Residents live in walking distance of a Walmart Supercenter just south of Highway 74. A grocery store south of the community sits on the northern side of Highway 74. Restaurants and local business are available within walking distance along Tunnel Road. The River Hills mall, east of Interstate 240 on Swannanoa River road, offers over 310,000 square feet of shopping. To the north of the mall, residents will find several large national chains, including Lowe’s and Best Buy.

Asheville Transit provides public transportation throughout the city, and commuting could not be easier for residents. The neighborhood lies just south of the junction of Interstate 240 and Highway 70. Interstate 240 and Interstate 40 intersect two miles south of Redwood Forest.

The city of Ashville is the county seat for Buncombe County. The zip code for Redwood Forest is 28805.