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$359,000

5 Mos Way
Candler, NC 28715
Listed by Mary Cade Mainwaring · Unique: A Real Estate Collective
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,012 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

Discover the charm of mountain living in this inviting cottage tucked into a quiet, private setting just minutes from Asheville. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1,012 square feet on a beautiful acre of flat land, this updated home blends timeless character with comfortable living, featuring hardwood floors, a charming wood stove and an updated kitchen. Step outside to a large deck, covered pavilion and a huge flat fenced yard with plenty of room to garden, entertain, gather with friends or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to an extensive trail system just 0.3 miles away, with connections to the renowned Bent Creek trail network for hiking and mountain biking. Set on 1 acre, this special property offers the best of both worlds: a private retreat with room to roam and convenient access to Asheville's shopping, dining and amenities. A charming mountain getaway, full-time home or opportunity to embrace a more outdoor-focused lifestyle. Short Term Rentals allowed

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4434514
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
October 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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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
Hominy Valley Elementary
1.65 mi away · Grades 0-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
433
Student:teacher ratio
14.4:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Enka Middle
2.84 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
602
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
6.89 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 Candler'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).

22
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$2,312/mo
$71,800 down
$287,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,863
Property tax (est.)$299
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 13 hr ago.

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