Bring your vision and unlock the potential at 6 Rain Cloud Rd in Candler, NC! Located just outside of Asheville, this unique property offers a rare combination of privacy, usable land, investment potential, and convenience to town — all while avoiding city taxes and still benefiting from city water access. The property includes an older singlewide manufactured home that will need repairs and updates, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, buyers looking for a renovation project, or anyone wanting affordable acreage in a highly desirable area of Western North Carolina. Whether you choose to renovate the existing home, use it while building future plans, or start fresh, the value here is truly in the land, location, and possibilities. Included in the sale are two separate parcels totaling approximately 1.75+/- acres combined. The primary parcel features the existing home and nearly an acre of land, while the additional parcel offers just over three-quarters of an acre of additional space and flexibility. Buyers are encouraged to verify with the county the potential for an additional homesite, guest home, manufactured home placement, or other future uses for the second parcel depending on their needs and intended use. The setting offers a peaceful and private feel with room to spread out and enjoy mountain living. There is plenty of space for gardening, hobby farming, chickens, small animals, outdoor entertaining, RV parking, storage buildings, workshops, or simply enjoying extra elbow room that is increasingly difficult to find this close to Asheville. Mature trees and natural surroundings provide privacy while still maintaining convenient access to shopping, dining, schools, medical facilities, and major roadways. Located in Candler, this property places you within a short drive of Asheville, making commuting simple while still allowing you to enjoy a quieter, more rural atmosphere. Properties with multiple parcels, city water availability, and flexible possibilities are becoming harder to find at an affordable price point in Buncombe County. This property is being sold as-is and will likely require cash or renovation financing due to the condition of the home. Buyers should verify all aspects important to them including zoning, land use possibilities, additional building potential, utilities, manufactured home regulations, and subdivision possibilities. Whether you are searching for a fixer-upper, land investment, rental opportunity, homestead setup, or a property with future development potential, 6 Rain Cloud Rd offers an exciting opportunity to create something special in a growing area of Western North Carolina.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
1.75 acresLot Size
$130Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jessica Kitsos• WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited
The R-3 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for a variety of residential development depending upon the availability of public water and sewer services. Some areas within the R-3 Residential District will have no public water and sewer services available and will thus be suitable primarily for single-family residential units on individual lots and mobile homes on individual lots. Other areas within the district will have public water and/or sewer service available and will thus be suitable for higher density uses such as multifamily residential units, planned unit developments, and mobile home parks. The R-3 district also provides for various recreational, community service and educational uses that will complement the residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Hall
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Oil
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Manufactured
Construction Materials: Aluminum, Vinyl
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Additional: Manufactured Singlewide
Has Additional Parcels
Zoning Specification: R-3
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Sand Hill-Venable/Enka
Middle Or Junior High School: Enka
High School: Enka
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Buncombe County
APN: 961824136300000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 980
Living Area: 980
Above Grade Finished Area: 980
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 980
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Enka Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Enka High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
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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
7 days above 97° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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