26 Big Cove Rd

Candler, NC 28715

$474,000
Price
3
Beds
1,962 Sq. Ft.
$242 / Sq. Ft.
1,962
Sq. Ft.
$242
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Discover the potential of this spacious ranch-style home on 1.88 acres in Candler, just minutes outside of Asheville. This three bedroom home features an additional flex-space room that was traditionally used as a additional bedroom, and four baths across nearly 2,000 sq ft of living space. The main level showcases hardwood floors, light-filled living areas, and three baths. A full basement provides a 2-car garage plus 1,200 sq ft of unfinished space for storage, workshop, or future expansion, plus...Discover the potential of this spacious ranch-style home on 1.88 acres in Candler, just minutes outside of Asheville. This three bedroom home features an additional flex-space room that was traditionally used as a additional bedroom, and four baths across nearly 2,000 sq ft of living space. The main level showcases hardwood floors, light-filled living areas, and three baths. A full basement provides a 2-car garage plus 1,200 sq ft of unfinished space for storage, workshop, or future expansion, plus an additional bath. Sitting on a large, gently sloping lot with mature trees and a tranquil creek, this property is a rare find—complete with a deeded right of way for an additional access that opens a door for a second home site. With its classic, countryside setting, and convenient location and mountain surroundings, this property represents a rare opportunity, combining the comfort of a ranch style, potential to add value through updates and vision, all in a beautiful homesite - a true Candler find with the space, land, and flexibility to make it your own.
  1. Listed by Adam Brooks • EXP Realty LLC • adam@mountainhomesandland.com

Property Details for 26 Big Cove Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Basement, Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 07:45 AM

Property Details for 26 Big Cove Road

StatusActive
MLS #4296495
Days on Market164
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1963
Lot Size1.88 AC / 81,892 SF
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 26 Big Cove Road

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size1.88 AC / 81,892 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,471 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,310

Property Taxes

$161

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Big Cove Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.733274
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.553471
  • Directions: GPS and popular mapping apps work well. From US-19 S/US-23 S, turn onto N Morgan Branch Rd, and travel 0.5 mi to intersection with Luther Rd. Turn right onto Luther Rd and go 0.1 mi. Turn left onto Big Cove Rd. Destination will be on the right in 0.1 mi.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $284,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 8687-97-8264-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Enka
  • High School: Enka
  • Elementary School: Candler/Enka
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1962.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1962
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1266
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1266
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1962.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Satellite Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Oil
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Bath/Stubbed, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 11.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 26 Big Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4296495

$474,000—
Sep 26, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4296495

$499,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4296495

$519,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4296495

$474,000
09/26/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4296495

$499,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4296495

$519,000

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Public Records for 26 Big Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,938 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size81,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningDEED DATE: 05CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8687-97-8264-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Big Cove Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Candler Elementary
Public - PK to 4
Enka Intermediate
Public - 5 to 6
Enka Middle
Public - 7 to 8
Enka High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Candler Elementary
PublicPK 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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More information about 26 Big Cove Road, Candler, NC 28715

26 Big Cove Road is a single family home for sale in Candler, NC 28715. This property was listed for sale on August 28, 2025 by EXP Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $474,000. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Candler Elementary, Enka Intermediate and Enka Middle. 26 Big Cove Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 1,962 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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