8 Blue Sky Dr, Leicester, NC, 28748
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
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
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
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Buncombe County and North Carolina
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,472 | $29,664 |
| Home Insurance * | $135 | $1,620 |
| Property Taxes | $278 | $3,336 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $3,085 | $37,020 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | Price change | $499,000 |
| 2026-04-15 | Listed for sale | $520,000 |
| 2019-06-17 | Sold | $255,000 |
| 2019-05-21 | Pending sale | $264,900 |
| 2019-05-10 | Price change | $264,900 |
| 2019-05-02 | Price change | $269,900 |
| 2019-04-24 | Listed for sale | $274,900 |
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