HERE IT IS! Your charming mountain cabin in the countryside. Located at 5 Rustic Ridge Dr, this quaint log home sits on a spacious, level, and private lot in a peaceful neighborhood near Asheville. The inviting full-length rocking chair porch welcomes you as you arrive.
Inside, warm wood tones and beamed ceilings create a space that feels both expansive and cozy. The main level features a beautiful rock gas-log fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen with a portable island, and a guest half bath. Upstairs, there are 3 cozy bedrooms with angled ceilings adding character and a full bathroom. Each room has its own controlled baseboard heat, and the baseboards were recently cleaned. Filter on well has been changed monthly.
Additional amenities include a backup generator to keep everything running smoothly during inclement weather. The nice level yard provides enough space outdoor activities and endless fun.
With no restrictions, this property offers limitless possibilities for living, vacationing, or generating income. Don't miss out on this exceptional mountain retreat!
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Price cut: $25K (3/5)
$500,000
5 Rustic Ridge Dr, Candler, NC 28715
3beds
1,792sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.03 Acres Lot
$473,200 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Nice level yardAngled ceilings adding characterBeautiful rock gas-log fireplaceControlled baseboard heatDining room
- 162 days |
- 1,919 |
- 79 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2026 at 11:10am
Listing Provided by:
Michelle Freeman michelle@cshanecook.com,
C Shane Cook & Associates
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4312095
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- 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 Vented, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,792
- Total interior livable area: 1,792 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,792
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
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: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: None
Details
- Additional parcels included: 869940976600000
- Parcel number: 869940994900000
- Zoning: Open Use
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Generator
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
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: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $262,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,595
- Date on market: 10/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 163 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Estimated market value
$473,200
$450,000 - $497,000
$2,457/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$279/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$293/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000$307/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4312095 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,684/mo
Principal & interest
$2463
Property taxes
$221
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28715
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Candler ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Enka MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 6/10Enka HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 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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