Ellison at the Preserve
375 Spring Bluff Ln,
Asheville, NC 28803
$1,366 - $3,449
Studio - 3 Beds
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Merrimon
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Merrimon
280 Merrimon Ave,
Asheville,
NC
28801
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About Merrimon
Meet a new place to live at 280 Merrimon Ave. In Asheville's 28801 area, living here offers a variety of nearby points of interest. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. The leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Contact us or stop by today.
Merrimon is an apartment community located in Buncombe County and the 28801 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Asheville City School District attendance zone.
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280 Merrimon Ave,
Asheville,
NC
28801
Nestled directly north of Downtown Asheville, Five Points is the proud home to the University of North Carolina Asheville and the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. The university’s youthful vibe is palpable throughout the neighborhood, and residents enjoy the various hip cafes, retro diners, and modern health restaurants along Broadway Street and Merrimon Avenue. From Plant, a vegan restaurant, to Del Vecchios, a family-run pizzeria, there’s something for everyone in this small community. Residents enjoy easy access to Interstates 26 and 240, along with other major roadways that get them in and around the city. Five Points locals can be in Downtown Asheville enjoying the abundant breweries, restaurants, and specialty shops in just minutes.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Five Points | Asheville, NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $1,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | $897 | $1,444 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $997 | $1,691 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,097 | $1,946 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 12.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 17.8 mi |
Merrimon is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from UNC Asheville. It is also near Asheville-Buncombe Tech. C.C. and Western Carolina University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Public High School
Grades PK & 9-12
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Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
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Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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280 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28801