Adorable Log Cabin - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Super quiet Airbnb two units - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Gravel Driveway - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Private and tucked away in the Mountains - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Level Side Yard Great for Pets and Play - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Two private decks - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Surround Mountain Views - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Deck Facing Fenced-in Yard - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Single Family Residence at 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester, photo 9 of 34
Great Deck Area with Mountain Views - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Galley Kitchen with Everything You Need - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Granite Countertops, Farm Sink, Lots of Storage and a Window that Gives Kitchen Natural Light - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Kitchen Has Outside Access - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Breakfast Bar - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Cozy Dining Area Off Kitchen - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Single Family Residence at 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester, photo 16 of 34
Wood Paneling Ceilings and Walls Give for a Rustic Feel - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Primary Bedroom has French Doors to Deck - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Generous Sized Primary with Lots of Natural Light - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Main Bath - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Electric fireplace in lower level - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Light and Bright Living Room with Wood Floors - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Several Rooms have Outdoor Access - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Ceramic tile in bathrooms - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Lower Level Living - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Great Guest Quarters - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Lower Level Bedroom - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Single Family Residence at 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester, photo 28 of 34
Several Outdoor Areas for Entertaining - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Gorgeous Gardens - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Outdoor Sitting Area - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
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1.21 Acres - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
Rear View - 8 Blue Sky Drive, Leicester
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$489,000

8 Blue Sky Drive
Leicester, NC 28748
Listed by Vanessa Byrd · Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,658 sqft
Year built
2002

About this home

A lovely and rare find, this log cabin is an established short-term rental with two units (one bedroom, one bath each) and two kitchens. Enjoy the outdoors and peaceful country living, the stress floating away as you enjoy the beautiful view approach to this property. True Log cabin with vaulted ceilings. Low maintenance; has a newer metal roof. Great income producer—or simply enjoy it as your primary residence. The acre-plus corner lot has potential to subdivide (buyer to confirm). Two fenced yards are great for pets and play! Relax on the double wraparound decks and a fire pit area. Turnkey and move-in ready—or start booking Airbnb stays immediately. Located only 25 minutes to downtown Asheville and 15 minutes to West Asheville. Seller is offering a $5000 cash credit at closing.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4359937
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
163
On market date
April 15, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
West Buncombe Elementary
5.19 mi away · Grades 0-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
550
Student:teacher ratio
13.8:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Eblen Intermediate
5.19 mi away · Grades 5-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
593
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
10.02 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
25.3:1
District
Buncombe County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Leicester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Leicester, from live MLS data.

On the market 163 days -- 28 more days than Leicester's current average of 135 days.
For reference, the median list price across 118 active listings in Leicester right now is $469,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$97,800 down
$391,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,537
Property tax (est.)$408
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.