Gay Asheville
Your LGBTQ+ guide to Asheville, NC.
Buying, selling, or just thinking about it? I’m an LGBTQ+ realtor who’s helped buyers and sellers across Asheville find their place — and I’ll give you the real local scoop along the way.
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Track Record
Biltmore Lake
664 Wickhams Fancy Dr
Kenilworth
14 Marne Rd
Kenilworth
41 Pickwick Rd
Kenilworth
15 Warwick Rd
Kenilworth
10 Normandy Rd
Black Mountain
520 Sweet Birch Ln
Kenilworth
22 Kenilwood Dr
Oakley
209 Glendale Ave
Neighborhoods
Find Your Perfect Neighborhood
Each one has its own personality (and coffee shop density)
Your local guide
Hi, I'm Dylan
I'm the one behind GayAsheville.com.
You'll find me running the RAD greenway at 5:30am, playing volleyball at Highland, or hunting down the best cortado in town. I moved here from Boston in 2019 and fell hard for these mountains.
This site? It's everything I wish I'd had when I moved here as a gay man. The real stuff - where to find queer community, which spots are actually LGBTQ+-friendly, what neighborhoods have sidewalks. The things Google won't tell you.
Whether you're moving here or already call Asheville home, I genuinely believe everyone deserves to find their perfect place in these mountains.
Realtor Mode
Helping you find home
Real Life Mode
Volleyball & mountains
Local favorites
My Current Obsessions
LGBTQ+ friendly spots where I actually spend my time and money
EAT
DRINK
These change weekly. Follow me on Instagram for updates.
What clients say
5.0 ★ on Google · 60+ reviews
“When my wife and I decided we wanted to buy land in Asheville, we both immediately knew we wanted to work with Dylan. Professional, insightful, and helpful throughout the process. He always responded quickly and stayed on top of things.”
— Holly W.
“Dylan is the most thorough & personable real estate agent & overall human you can find. We viewed a house, fell in love with it & within one month we were completely moved in & able to call it home!”
— Gabrielle
“His deep knowledge of the area and its communities was clear, and his connection to Asheville and genuine care for it came through in every conversation. We would absolutely recommend working with Dylan.”
— Michael C.
“Dylan helped make the entire process easy and enjoyable. He was always available to answer any questions we had and really fought to ensure we got the house we wanted for a great price.”
— Ryan T.
Why here
Why Asheville Hits Different
It's not just the mountains (though they help)
Casually Queer
No one blinks at pride flags here. It's naturally woven into the city fabric - not performative, just real.
Nature Access
A typical Tuesday: 6am trail run, 2pm coffee meeting, 8pm volleyball. This is normal here.
Coffee Culture
Six different cafes, six different regulars. The cortado game is unmatched.
Real Community
It takes about a year to find your people. After that, they're family. That's how it works here.
Arts Scene
Monthly RAD studio visits, weekly live music, regular drag shows. No pretension, just art.
Four Seasons
Spring hikes, summer swims, fall colors, cozy winter nights. All four, actually used.