Positioned on a private 0.88-acre lot in the peaceful countryside of Candler, this classic log cabin offers a rare blend of mountain charm, natural beauty, and everyday convenience. Comes with an additional 0.83-acre lot for added privacy or potential future development. Just 25 minutes from Downtown Asheville, the setting feels tucked away while keeping local amenities within easy reach.
Warm wood tones, beamed ceilings, and a beautiful rock gas-log fireplace create an inviting interior designed for comfortable everyday living. The main level features a living room, dining area, kitchen with island, and guest half bath, while the upper level offers three bedrooms and a full bath.
Outdoor living is equally appealing, with a full-length covered front porch, screened rear porch, deck space, winter mountain views, and a level yard surrounded by trees.
With garage, generous storage space, private well + recently pumped septic, AT&T fiber optic internet, no HOA, no restrictions, and a new roof installed in 2025, the property is ready to bring your mountain relaxation dreams to reality! While this cabin is perfect for full-time living, its inviting, private setting also make it an ideal vacation home or short-term rental opportunity. Thoughtful inclusions add even more value, including a generator and wood stove in the basement, a safe in the primary bedroom closet, window A/C units—all of which convey with the home.
More than a cabin, 5 Rustic Ridge Drive offers a peaceful Western North Carolina lifestyle with room to breathe, gather, and make it your own.
Under contract-show
$425,000
5 Rustic Ridge Dr, Candler, NC 28715
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.71 Acres Lot
$406,900 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic log cabinWinter mountain viewsFull-length covered front porchDeck spaceBeamed ceilingsWarm wood tonesKitchen with island
- 27 days |
- 566 |
- 40 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jordan Lockaby jlockaby@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4379747
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Tandem, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Winter
Lot
- Size: 1.71 Acres
- Features: Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: None
Details
- Additional parcels included: 869940976600000
- Parcel number: 869940994900000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Candler
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $234,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,595
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 218 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$406,900
$387,000 - $427,000
$2,090/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000-15%$295/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4379747 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listing removed | $500,000$347/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$347/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$365/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000$382/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,595 +6.9% | $234,000 |
| 2024 | $1,492 +3.2% | $234,000 |
| 2023 | $1,446 +4.2% | $234,000 |
| 2022 | $1,388 | $234,000 |
| 2021 | $1,388 +14.8% | $234,000 +22.7% |
| 2020 | $1,209 | $190,700 |
| 2019 | $1,209 | $190,700 |
| 2018 | $1,209 +2.4% | $190,700 +21.4% |
| 2017 | $1,180 -1.6% | $157,100 |
| 2016 | $1,200 +10% | $157,100 |
| 2015 | $1,090 | $157,100 |
| 2014 | $1,090 | $157,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $157,100 +8.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $145,200 +0.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $145,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $145,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $145,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28715
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Candler ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.8 mi
- 6/10Enka MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Enka HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hominy Valley/Enka
- Middle: Enka
- High: Enka
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Candler
- 28715
- 5 Rustic Ridge Dr
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