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8 Blue Sky Dr, Leicester, NC, 28748

2beds
2baths
1,658sqft
$489,000
$295price/sqft
$3,085/moest. monthly cost
$123,400/yrincome needed

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.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

1/10
6/10
3/10
Clyde A Erwin HighGrades PK,9-125.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2002

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Log

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Washer
  • Laundry features: Lower Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Lower

Bedroom S

  • Level: Lower

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Den

  • Level: Lower

Dining Area

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile,Wood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,658

Great Room

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,658
  • Total interior livable area: 1,658 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Lower

Other

  • Level: Lower

Other

  • Level: Lower

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 970292056200000
  • Zoning: R
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.21 Acres
  • Features: Level,Private,Sloped,Wooded

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached Carport,Driveway
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Landslide
Lightning
Strong Wind
Hail
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Wildfire
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Buncombe County and North Carolina

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Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,472$29,664
Home Insurance *$135$1,620
Property Taxes $278$3,336
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$3,085$37,020
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$105,771/yr
40% on housing$92,550/yr
45% on housing$82,266/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.5%
8.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.3%
-0.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$295This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28748$248
Buncombe County$291

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28748$248
Buncombe County$278

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-03Price change$499,000
2026-04-15Listed for sale$520,000
2019-06-17Sold$255,000
2019-05-21Pending sale$264,900
2019-05-10Price change$264,900
2019-05-02Price change$269,900
2019-04-24Listed for sale$274,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentVanessa Byrd
BrokerageMosaic Community Lifestyle Realty

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