Beautiful cabin offering a total of 1,560 square feet, including a 150-square-foot loft, and sits on a scenic 0.63-acre lot with a newly fenced yard—perfect for pets, play, or peaceful outdoor living. Inside, the home welcomes you with original wood beams, rich hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace that anchors the cozy den. The light-filled great room features vaulted ceilings and large windows that bring the outdoors right to your favorite cozy chair. The bonus loft offers flexible space ideal for a home office, guest sleeping area, or creative studio, while the fully fenced yard adds a layer of privacy and usability rarely found at this price point. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a weekend getaway, or an income-generating short-term rental, this home is turnkey-ready with timeless style and mountain charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Caleb Phillips• Lusso Realty
Contact: Caleb@LussoRealty.com
Bought with James Lockwood• Keller Williams Professionals
Charming 1935 log cabin, lovingly restored to perfectly blend the past with the present. The cozy, wood filled den with original fireplace sits next to the great room with vaulted ceilings and mountain views. The owners spared no expense in renovating this home. The plumbing, electrical, refrigerator, furnace, and duct work are all brand new! New double hung vinyl windows and doors throughout, aside for one original interior door. Laundry hook-ups are available in the water closet on the main level. The spring-fed well, complete with inline pump for increased pressure, keeps fresh mountain water flowing straight into the home. This could be an excellent primary home, secondary home, or short term rental property!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,784 (+6.4%)
$32,500 + $204,500
$237,000
2024
$1,677 (+5.4%)
$32,500 + $204,500
$237,000
2023
$1,591 (+5.3%)
$32,500 + $204,500
$237,000
2022
$1,511
$32,500 + $198,700
$231,200
2021
$1,511 (+191.9%)
$32,500 + $198,700
$231,200
2020
$518 (+4.4%)
$32,500 + $198,700
$231,200
2019
$496
$32,500 + $42,100
$74,600
2018
$496
$32,500 + $41,100
$73,600
Tax history for 223 Smith Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,784 (+6.4%)
$32,500 + $204,500
$237,000
2024
$1,677 (+5.4%)
$32,500 + $204,500
$237,000
2023
$1,591 (+5.3%)
$32,500 + $204,500
$237,000
2022
$1,511
$32,500 + $198,700
$231,200
2021
$1,511 (+191.9%)
$32,500 + $198,700
$231,200
2020
$518 (+4.4%)
$32,500 + $198,700
$231,200
2019
$496
$32,500 + $42,100
$74,600
2018
$496
$32,500 + $41,100
$73,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,406
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
869590479000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Sep 8, 2021 • Final
Residential combo
HVAC
Oct 25, 2019 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway
Has Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Upper
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Propane
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 4
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log, Stone, Vinyl
Exterior Features
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: None
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: Open Use
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Creek/Stream
Lot Size Area: 0.63
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Hominy Valley/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Location Information
Directions: Take Smith Cove road to house on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,406
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Buncombe County
APN: 869590479000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1560
Living Area: 1560
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,560
Sq. Ft. Upper: 150
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1410
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hominy Valley Elementary
Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 23 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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Candler, NC • 28715
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Estimated sale price
$356,000 – $431,000
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