Black Mountain, North Carolina Short-Term Rental Market
Black Mountain area STR market averaged $245 ADR, 56.0% occupancy and $3,796 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Black Mountain, North Carolina is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Asheville market area is 56%. average monthly revenue in the Asheville market area is $3,796. average daily rate in the Asheville market area is $245. the top operator in the Asheville market area is Greybeard Rentals with 162 listings. market score is 93/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Asheville regional market, which includes Black Mountain. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Black Mountain.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Black Mountain is a town of 8,530 residents about 15 miles east of Asheville in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Short-term rental performance is tracked at a submarket level, so every performance figure on this page describes the Black Mountain area STR market, a shared Buncombe County dataset that also covers Swannanoa and Leicester. In September 2026, the Black Mountain area STR market posted an average daily rate of $245, occupancy of 56.0%, and average monthly revenue of $3,796 per listing. The entire-home ADR was $253. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 11.3%, ADR rose 10.5%, and revenue rose 25.8%. Year to date, 2026 averages 53.7% occupancy, a $229 ADR, and $3,452 in monthly revenue across nine months, compared with 54.4%, $214, and $3,278 for full-year 2025. The longer record shows demand peaking in 2021 at 66.0% occupancy and $3,497 in monthly revenue, then softening to 52.8% occupancy in 2024 while ADR climbed from $194 in 2021 to $217. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and the leading operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Black Mountain, so this profile omits them. Demand comes from outdoor recreation, arts, and music. The LEAF Festival at Lake Eden runs twice a year and draws tens of thousands of visitors per event, the Sourwood Festival fills downtown each August, and the Montreat Conference Center hosts roughly 30,000 conference attendees annually. The town also serves as a gateway to the Black Mountain Crest Trail and surrounding national forest land, and Asheville Regional Airport is about 20 miles west. Town officials have cited STR economic contribution as a reason for keeping regulations light.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 47% |
| Mar | 56% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 57% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 68% |
| Aug | 61% |
| Sep | 58% |
| Oct | 63% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Asheville market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Asheville market as a whole, which includes Black Mountain, so these counts are not Black Mountain-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greybeard Rentals | 162 | 3,943 | ★ 4.86 |
| 2 | Evolve | 154 | 9,136 | ★ 4.79 |
| 3 | Yonder | 143 | 8,221 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | Towns Property Management | 131 | 16,978 | ★ 4.82 |
| 5 | Carolina Mornings | 119 | 6,568 | ★ 4.80 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Black Mountain?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 41.1% |
| vrbo | 5.4% |
| both | 53.5% |
Home Value Trends (Black Mountain)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Black Mountain, and the town has explicitly declined to follow Asheville’s restrictive approach. Town officials have said they do not intend to ban STRs, and enforcement severity is rated minimal. Operators need a zoning permit, renewed annually, from the Black Mountain Building and Planning Department (828-419-9300 ext. 811), plus an annual fire safety inspection certificate covering smoke and carbon monoxide detection. The permit cost is not published online, so confirm it with the department. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no published cap on nights per year. STRs are limited to detached houses and must comply with the zoning district rules in the town UDO. Parking must include one space per bedroom, on the property and not in the public right-of-way. A local property manager or the owner must be reachable and live within 60 miles of the unit, and emergency contact, noise ordinance, and wildlife-safe trash information must be posted inside the property. North Carolina law does not allow a registration requirement following an April 2022 Court of Appeals ruling, so zoning is the primary tool. Buncombe County levies a 6% occupancy tax on gross rental receipts. Properties inside town limits follow town rules. Unincorporated Buncombe County has a separate $150 biennial permit, and county rules are on hold pending Hurricane Helene recovery review. The county’s proposed 2024 restrictions on new STRs remain paused, and no ban or cap has been enacted in Black Mountain. Verify current rules with the town before buying.
Market Comparison
The Black Mountain area STR market posted 56.0% occupancy and a $245 ADR in September 2026, and the entire-home ADR was $253. Luxury listings at $436 and professionally managed listings at $366 sit far above the all-listings rate. Year-over-year growth of 11.3% in occupancy and 10.5% in ADR also points to a market improving from 2025. The market is seasonal, with monthly occupancy ranging from 39.5% in January to 68.1% in July, so annual results depend on how well an owner handles winter. Leading operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Black Mountain, so this profile omits them. Regulation is a point in the market’s favor compared with nearby Asheville, which restricts whole-home STRs citywide. Black Mountain requires a zoning permit and fire inspection but sets no cap and no owner-occupancy rule.
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