Located just west of Asheville in the Enka community, on a large lot and surrounded by trees, you have both convenience and privacy all in one! The house sits at the front of a half acre lot with endless possibilities. Open it up for more yard space, keep it wooded for privacy, or consider adding an ADU or subdividing the lot (buyer to verify). Close to schools, the ever growing Buncombe County Sports Park, restaurants, and shopping, everything you need is at your fingertips. It's easy access to the interstates can will have you in downtown Asheville, Canton or Hendersonville in no time! Now, let's take a look inside! Just off the driveway, you step inside to a large mudroom with plenty of space to shed the day before making your way inside. The ease of having the kitchen, living, and dining on the lower level is unmatched. Imagine being able to unload the groceries right from the car into the kitchen! Completing the lower level is the laundry room, a spacious living room and dining area. Open concept living at it's finest down here! Head upstairs to a second living space flooded with natural light through the beautiful picture window with gorgeous original hardwood floors throughout. Just off the second living room is the Primary bedroom with ensuite half bath with potential to expand it to a full bathroom. Three more bedrooms plus a full bathroom means room for everyone! Don't worry, the seller's have taken care of all the big stuff for you! SELLER IMPROVEMENTS include a new roof, soffits, and gutters in 2025, new HVAC system in 2025, Electrical updates to 200 amp electric panel in 2025, Half bath in primary complete renovation, New LVP flooring in lower level living and dining, and some plumbing updates to PVC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paige Bass• Realty ONE Group Pivot Asheville
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
Dec 9, 2025 • Final
Residential combo
Replace the heating and air conditioning system with a Mitsubishi ducted heat pump.
HVAC
Aug 27, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service and indoor panel to 200 amps with a riser through the roof. Upgrade the heating and air conditioning circuits.
Electrical
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.
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
6 days above 96° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Candler, NC • 28715
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Candler. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 649 Monte Vista Rd
$286,038
$2,962 under list price of $289K
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