This versatile 3-bedroom, 2-bath property offers an updated kitchen, a fully finished basement, and a unique feature you won't find every day—a private speakeasy! The lower level also provides a spacious billiards/game room or family room, creating the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, and making memories. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, this property offers the flexibility to continue as a short-term rental investment or transform into a wonderful full-time residence. Additional highlights include a garage with ample space, an outdoor storage shed, a welcoming front porch, and a back deck ideal for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're searching for your next investment opportunity or a home with character, versatility, and room to entertain, this Candler property offers endless possibilities!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
$188Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brittney Riddell• Greater Impact Realty Erwin
A great opportunity awaits at this conveniently located Candler home. A 3 bedroom/2 bath home with main level living, this one features a large lot (over an acre!) with a great backyard! The back deck overlooks the swingset and firepit as well as the trails leading into the wooded area. A very spacious storage shed conveys with the property. Two car garage on the main level with an eat-in kitchen as well as an formal dining area adjacent to the spacious living room with access to back deck. Primary bath features dual vanity and walk-in closets. driveways; one providing access to back of property. Walk out basement is unfinished but has many possibilities to expand square footage, have a large workshop, home office or whatever you'd prefer. Convenient to I-40. Sellers offering Home Warranty! This home is truly move-in ready! Previous long term rental history. Virtual tour here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=V98TeTC1a9h&brand=0 and Property Video here: https://youtu.be/Q_AVaWQpFMM
Public Records
Feb 17, 2011
Sold
$125,000
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 2003
Sold
$160,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,425 (+12.1%)
$38,600 + $300,800
$339,400
2024
$2,164 (+13.9%)
$38,600 + $300,800
$339,400
2023
$1,900 (+4.2%)
$53,600 + $285,800
$339,400
2022
$1,823
$53,600 + $253,800
$307,400
2021
$1,823 (+26.5%)
$53,600 + $253,800
$307,400
2020
$1,441
$53,600 + $253,800
$307,400
2019
$1,441 (+2.4%)
$45,900 + $181,400
$227,300
2018
$1,407 (−1.6%)
$45,900 + $181,400
$227,300
2017
$1,430 (+0.5%)
$45,900 + $181,400
$227,300
2016
$1,423
$45,900 + $181,400
$227,300
2015
$1,423
$42,600 + $162,500
$205,100
2014
$1,423
$42,600 + $162,500
$205,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.19 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,054
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,054
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
869784964700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for single-family and two-family residential development and supporting recreational, community service, and educational uses in areas where public water and sewer services are available or will likely be provided in the future. This district is further intended to protect existing subdivisions from encroachment of incompatible land uses, and this district does not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Mixed use building
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Candler, NC • 28715
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Candler. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 163 Justice Ridge Rd
$572,297
$2,703 under list price of $575K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $381K to $835K.