Turn of the Century Travelers Rest in the heart of Candler~ Offers a spacious main house with six bedrooms as well as a barn that houses three apartments that can be either rented for income or offers the potential for an intentional communal living situation with friends or family. Several outbuildings are on the property including, old wooden goat barn, spring house, enclosed brick garden shed, fenced chicken yard with coops, pole barn for farm equipment, large barn converted into three apartments, waterfront property on Hominy and Pole Creeks, cleared acreage for Biodynamic organic garden with mobile water holding tank. Six MSD sewer hook ups on the property. Some land in flood plain. Lots of flat area to add solar panels if wanted. Both PINs:960762334200000 and 960762449900000 are being sold together. Two tiny homes can be sold separately if buyer desires them as well. There are a total of 7.54 acres included in sale. Tons of storage! Tons of personality and potential! MLS #3625242
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
7.54 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jenny Whitt• Jenny Whitt Realty
Contact: jenny@jennywhittrealty.com
Bought with Joanna Baker• Keller Williams Professionals
Turn of the Century Travelers Rest in the heart of Candler~ Offers a spacious main house with six bedrooms as well as a barn that houses three apartments that can be either rented for income or offers the potential for an intentional communal living situation with friends or family. Several outbuildings are on the property including, old wooden goat barn, spring house, enclosed brick garden shed, fenced chicken yard with coops, pole barn for farm equipment, large barn converted into 3 apartments, waterfront property on Hominy and Pole Creeks, cleared acreage for Biodynamic organic garden with mobile water holding tank. Six MSD sewer hook ups on the property. Some land in flood plain. Lots of flat area to add solar panels if wanted. Both PINs:960762334200000 and 960762449900000 are being sold together. Two tiny homes can be sold separately if buyer desires them as well. There are a total of 7.54 acres included in the sale. Tons of storage! Tons of personality and potential! MLS#3614100
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3614100
Nov 9, 2020
Sold
$675,000
$185/sq ft
Jul 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2020
Listed
$719,000
$197/sq ft
May 22, 2020
Coming Soon
$719,000
$197/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2
Sep 6, 2019
Price Changed
$780,000
$214/sq ft
Aug 21, 2019
Price Changed
$860,000
$236/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Sep 6, 2019
Price Changed
$780,000
$214/sq ft
Aug 21, 2019
Price Changed
$860,000
$236/sq ft
Aug 7, 2019
Price Changed
$870,000
$238/sq ft
Jul 24, 2019
Price Changed
$880,000
$241/sq ft
Jun 14, 2019
Price Changed
$920,000
$252/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM549479
Nov 10, 2014
Sold
$536,000
$147/sq ft
Nov 10, 2014
Sold
$536,000
$147/sq ft
Oct 26, 2014
Delisted
—
Oct 1, 2013
Listed
$569,000
$156/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 2010
Sold
$27,000
$7/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 2009
Sold
$450,000
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 2003
Sold
$225,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,390
$144,600 + $258,500
$403,100
2021
$2,390 (+23.5%)
$144,600 + $258,500
$403,100
2020
$1,935
$144,600 + $258,500
$403,100
2019
$1,935 (+2.4%)
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2018
$1,889 (−1.6%)
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2017
$1,920 (−24.8%)
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2016
$2,554
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2015
$2,554
$143,400 + $224,700
$368,100
Tax history for 31 Toms Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$2,390
$144,600 + $258,500
$403,100
2021
$2,390 (+23.5%)
$144,600 + $258,500
$403,100
2020
$1,935
$144,600 + $258,500
$403,100
2019
$1,935 (+2.4%)
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2018
$1,889 (−1.6%)
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2017
$1,920 (−24.8%)
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2016
$2,554
$96,900 + $208,300
$305,200
2015
$2,554
$143,400 + $224,700
$368,100
*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
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.02 Acres
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
3,036
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
960762334200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 28, 2023.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Shop
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 1
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 5
# of Bedrooms: Main: 0
# of Bedrooms: 6
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Third: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Propane, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Asbestos, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Fencing: Fenced
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Water Body Name: Creek
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Second Living Quarters: Separate Living Quarters
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Tractor Shed
Zoning: CS
Zoning Specification: CS
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Creek Front, Flood Fringe Area, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Green Area, Level, Pasture, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 7.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7.54
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Sand Hill-Venable/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Location Information
Directions: From I-40 & Smokey Park Hwy / Patton Ave interchange, take Smokey Park Hwy west for ~2.5 miles. Left on Pallet Rd. Veer left on Moss St. Veer right onto Toms Rd. Property is at end of road.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,036
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Buncombe County
APN: 960762334200000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2023
Other
Business Information
Other Sq. Ft.: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 3650
Living Area: 3650
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,650
Sq. Ft. Upper: 1382
Sq. Ft. Third: 539
Sq. Ft. Main: 1729
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 3650
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Slab
Levels: Two
Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
7 days above 96° expected this year, 19 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
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$991,000 – $1.20M
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