116 Sams Branch Rd

4,748 Sq. Ft.
$221 / Sq. Ft.
4,748
Sq. Ft.
$221
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stunning estate home sits perched upon its gentle acreage down a quiet road in Candler. Relax while breathing in the crisp mountain air. Enjoy views from your pick of covered porches. Mature plantings, specimen trees, seasonal blooms, and multiple fresh water springs will surely delight! Perhaps you will choose to catch dinner in stocked pond? You will love the large detached garage, barn, and multiple storage sheds. Inside find extra-large rooms with expansive windows, hand crafted moldings,...This stunning estate home sits perched upon its gentle acreage down a quiet road in Candler. Relax while breathing in the crisp mountain air. Enjoy views from your pick of covered porches. Mature plantings, specimen trees, seasonal blooms, and multiple fresh water springs will surely delight! Perhaps you will choose to catch dinner in stocked pond? You will love the large detached garage, barn, and multiple storage sheds. Inside find extra-large rooms with expansive windows, hand crafted moldings, and gleaming hardwood floors. The robust wood stove and custom built, energy efficient, Isokern fireplace are sure to keep you cozy and warm when the temperatures drop. Upstairs, there is a 546 Sq foot flex room/studio space with an outside entrance, and the daylight walk-out basement has an expansive workshop and office space. There is even a walk-in vault for valuables, whether those be collectibles or provisions. What a rare offering of a legacy property!
  1. Listed by Kim Gentry Justus • Ivester Jackson Blackstream • kimgentryjustus@gmail.com

Property Details for 116 Sams Branch Road

Architectural Style
Colonial, Farmhouse, Traditional
Waterfront Features
None
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
Parking Features
Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Space(s)
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2026 04:50 PM

Property Details for 116 Sams Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #4137587
Days on Market625
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1990
Lot Size6.37 AC / 277,477 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 116 Sams Branch Road

Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size6.37 AC / 277,477 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,449 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,113

Property Taxes

$336

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 116 Sams Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.76111809
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.47650511
  • Directions: GPS works! Candler exit 44 to left on Pisgah Highway to Right on Davis Creek to right onto Sams Branch. Property 1/2 mile on the left. Park in the courtyard at the end of the long concrete driveway.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $529,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 8684-09-5416-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Enka
  • High School: Enka
  • Elementary School: Pisgah/Enka
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2895.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1853.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1732
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1163
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 4748.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Pond(s), Private, Rolling Slope, Creek/Stream, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: None
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 0132/0055
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Underground Power Lines
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed, Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s), Other - See Remarks
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Shop, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Second LQ: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Basement: 0
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Full Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 1
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Second LQ: 0
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Types: Workshop
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 6
  • Room Types: Flex Space
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 116 Sams Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,049,000—
Apr 17, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,149,000—
Nov 3, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,249,000—
Sep 18, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,349,000—
Jun 13, 2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,395,000—
May 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4137587

$1,500,000—
Mar 4, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460305548

$15,000

-31.6% / yr

Apr 17, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #350904999

$300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,049,000
04/17/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,149,000
11/03/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,249,000
09/18/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,349,000
06/13/2024

Price Change

CANOPY #4137587

$1,395,000
05/24/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4137587

$1,500,000
03/04/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460305548

$15,000

-31.6% / yr

04/17/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #350904999

$300,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 116 Sams Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,034 ($336 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,916 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt576 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size277,477 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningDEED DATE:03/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8684-09-5422-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 116 Sams Branch Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pisgah Elementary
PublicK to 4

Enka Intermediate
Public5 to 6

Enka Middle
Public7 to 8

Enka High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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116 Sams Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Candler, NC 28715. This property was listed for sale on May 24, 2024 by Ivester Jackson Blackstream, it's currently listed at $1,049,000. It has been on the market for a total of 625 days and was last sold on March 4, 2021. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Pisgah Elementary, Enka Intermediate and Enka Middle. 116 Sams Branch Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 4,748 sqft single family home built in 1990.

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