The neighborhood known as Montford was first developed in the mid 1890s, and was originally home to around 50 people. As Asheville grew, so did Montford! Throughout the teens and twenties, Montford became home to Asheville’s middle class, as well as many working class families. Today it is one of Asheville’s oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods.
Many Biltmore Estate craftsmen stayed in Asheville after construction was complete, and the talents of these incredible designers can be seen throughout Montford. The neighborhood has many examples of Queen Anne and Victorian homes, as well as Greek Revival, Tudor and many others. In fact, Montford is one of the most architecturally diverse neighborhoods in the entire country!