145 Black Oak Drive 1.26 Acres with Sweeping Mountain Views - Build-Ready in North Asheville. Perched near the top of the mountain in the desirable The Forest subdivision, this 1.26-acre lot offers breathtaking, nearly 180 degrees mountain views stretching from southeast to northwest. This premium homesite is nestled in an established community and is fully prepped and ready for your dream build. Over $300, 000 in recent improvements mean the hard work is already done: house pad in place; circular gravel driveway with upper and lower access to paved roads; fencing installed along the driveway; engineered retaining walls anchored to solid mountain rock; and slope-supporting landscaping for stability and beauty. All utilities are already on-site and ready for final connection, including electric, sewer, cable, and Asheville City water. The water is pumped to a large community holding tank to ensure proper pressure, and this system was reworked just one year ago. All community roads and culverts are also in the process of being redone, and these upgrades are included in the purchase price. Having utilities not just available but fully brought onto the property and ready for hookup represents an estimated $30, 000-$40, 000 savings compared to lots that still require this work. This rare offering allows you to skip the headaches of land clearing and site prep-simply bring your builder and start construction right away.