• Low state income tax (4.75%)
• Property tax rate of just 0.597%
• Government education vouchers available
• Lower overall cost of living

• Located atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, with elevations ranging from 2,500-4,175 feet
• 205 average sunny days and 15 days of light snowfall
• Average temperatures: Winter 45°F, Spring 62°F, Summer 85°F, Fall 66°F
• Close proximity to the New River, a national scenic river
• Crime rate below 1%
• Historic downtown area
• Nearby airports and major communities

Yes, with ER services, primary care, specialty clinics, and an urgent care center. The Wellness Center includes an indoor pool, therapy pool, walking track, and gym. The hospital also has a heliport for medevac services.

• Home to three golf country clubs
• Blue Ridge Parkway starts in the county
• Numerous local breweries, including Laconia Ale Works
• Short drive to 25 parks, hiking, biking, rafting, tubing, and fishing
• Typical mountain community amenities

• Two international airports within 2 hours (Charlotte International is 90 miles away)
• Six smaller airports within 20 miles
• Less than a 7-hour drive to major cities like Atlanta, Baltimore, Washington DC, Cleveland, and others

Mountain View offers a unique location where community needs are met with proper infrastructure, set against the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed with a Torah-lifestyle in mind, Shefa Living aims to make living affordable by lowering the cost of daily expenses, including tuition and housing.

The Shefa Foundation will work with a Vaad HaRabbonim to guide the Torah-lifestyle of the community, fostering a warm, welcoming environment where families can grow spiritually through educational experiences, Shabbat celebrations, and diverse opportunities for connection.

Yes, from day one, a chinuch option for children of all ages will be available. A curriculum guided by the Vaad HaRabbonim will empower each child to flourish. The school will focus on community while celebrating the individuality of each student. The Shefa Foundation will also support educational costs.

Yes, there are various programs offering education vouchers, ranging from $3,400 to over $6,000.

A grocery store will be located on-site, with food costs capped to align with Shefa Living’s mission of affordable living.

There’s strong interest from local boutiques and brand stores familiar to the community. The focus will be on securing vendors to meet daily needs, with additional offerings from nearby local stores.

Phase I includes 20 homes on one-acre lots, with homes built within nine months from foundation to move-in date.

Remaining phases will begin after the 20th home is sold, not built.

While Mountain View was created to address rising living costs, prices may increase over time due to inflation and other factors.

The first 20 homes qualify for the Founders Series, which includes:

• Developer-preferred home pricing
• $2,000/month living cost stipend from the Shefa Foundation for one year (subject to full-time residency)
• Waived Homeowner Association fees for the first year

Fill out the form, and our concierge team will contact you. They’ll guide you through the process of selecting a lot, floor plan, and upgrades, and provide construction updates. They’ll also assist with the mortgage process to ensure that your new home’s value is properly understood by the bank.