Windswept, Hot Springs, NC
Windswept — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Windswept, Hot Springs, North Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) licensing database.
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Windswept Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Windswept is a quiet, residential neighborhood in Hot Springs, North Carolina. It offers residents a serene, small-town atmosphere with easy access to the area's famous natural hot springs and outdoor adventures.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features a mix of modest single-family homes, cabins, and some newer constructions, often on wooded or sloping lots. With a median home value of approximately $171,000, it represents an affordable entry point into the Western North Carolina mountain real estate market.
Schools & Education
Students in Windswept attend Madison County Schools, including Hot Springs Elementary School. The district is known for its close-knit, community-focused learning environment, with older students traveling to schools in the county seat of Marshall.
Parks & Recreation
Residents are just minutes from the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River, offering world-class hiking, tubing, and fishing. The neighborhood itself is characterized by quiet, winding roads perfect for walking and enjoying the mountain vistas.
Local Dining & Shopping
Hot Springs' quaint downtown, a short drive away, provides essentials like the Spring Creek Tavern, a few cafes, and an outfitter. For more variety, residents often make the scenic drive to Asheville or Marshall for larger grocery stores and diverse shopping.
Who Lives Here
The community is a blend of long-time locals, remote workers, and retirees drawn to the peaceful mountain setting. With a median income around $49,686, it is a working-class to middle-income neighborhood where residents value natural beauty and a slower pace of life.
Windswept Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $171K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $820/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $50K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 37814 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Windswept, Hot Springs
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: North Carolina Real Estate Commission (NCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17