Construction Value
$1.0M ▼ 70.5%
Units Permitted
2 ▼ 33.3%
Avg Value / Unit
$515K
2024 · Census Bureau Building Permits Survey
Construction activity in Montreat slowed in 2024, down 33.3% from the prior year with 2 housing units permitted. At $515K per unit, new builds are running 84% above the Buncombe County average of $280K, pointing to higher-end construction. Volume is still modest compared to neighboring towns (98% fewer units than the county average of 94), but the investment per project is strong. All permits were for single-family homes.
Housing Mixi
Development Densityi
Units per building permitted
All construction is single-family detached homes.
Construction Intensityi
$1K
per resident
County avg: $26K-96%
$377K
per square mile
Montreat vs. Buncombe County Averagei
Where the Money Goesi
Construction value by housing type (2024)
| Type | Units | Bldgs | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ■ Single-Family | 2 | 2 | $1.0M | 100% |
| ■ Duplex | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 3-4 Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
| ■ 5+ Unit | 0 | 0 | — | 0% |
County Ranking by Construction Volume
Among 3 permit-issuing towns in Buncombe County
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