Wake up to sweeping, long-range views of Mount Pisgah in this updated home with a track record as both a successful Airbnb and a long-term rental. It’s move-in ready and comes with built-in income history, which makes it a strong fit for owner-occupants and investors alike. The home has two bedrooms and one bath on the main level, updated over the years. Finished 334 sq ft attic with mini split, ideal as an office or third sleeping space (ceiling height under 7'). Detached garage connected to a private hot tub deck Recent Updates include; Fully encapsulated basement, New septic system, New hot tub and deck, Finished attic space with mini split, New structural foundation supports...and more Live in it, rent it, or both. The house can be purchased with the two adjacent lots see MLS 4425562.
Opportunities like this rarely come to market: an updated and successful rental being sold together with two additional adjoining lotsthe lots are already approved for an 8-bedroom septic system and each carrying their own separate address with long range view of Mount Pisgah. That's three parcels totaling over 2.5 acres in one package, positioned for immediate expansion, additional rental construction, or a multi-property development. The main home has been updated over the years with two bedrooms and one bath on the main level, and further value with a finished 334 sq ft attic (ceiling height under 7') offering a office space and third bedroom, plus a separate detached garage connected to a private hot tub deck. This home isn't just move-in readyit's proven. With an established track record as a successful Airbnb and long-term rental, it comes with built-in income history for buyers or investors. With recent updates including fully encapsulated basement, new septic, hot tub and deck, finished attic space with mini split, and new structural foundation supports, just to name a few. Rarely does a listing combine turnkey charm with this level of expansion potential.
Public Records
Jun 3, 2011
Sold
$106,000
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,245 (+6.9%)
$38,300 + $144,300
$182,600
2024
$1,164 (+2.6%)
$38,300 + $144,300
$182,600
2023
$1,135 (+117.4%)
$38,300 + $144,300
$182,600
2022
$522 (−6.3%)
$38,300 + $145,300
$183,600
2021
$557 (+30.5%)
$44,200 + $49,700
$93,900
2020
$427
$44,200 + $49,700
$93,900
2019
$427 (+2.4%)
$33,100 + $34,200
$67,300
2018
$417 (−1.6%)
$33,100 + $34,200
$67,300
2017
$423 (−30.0%)
$33,100 + $34,200
$67,300
2016
$605
$33,100 + $34,200
$67,300
2015
$605
$33,100 + $54,100
$87,200
2014
$605
$33,100 + $54,100
$87,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
1910
Finished Sq. Ft.
806
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
806
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
961861067800000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 17, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
The R-2 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for 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. These areas will usually be adjacent to R-1 Residential Districts, will provide suitable areas for residential subdivisions requiring public water and sewer services, and in order to help maintain the present character of R-1 districts, will not allow manufactured home parks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Public service
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Jun 1, 2022 • Active
Residential new deck
Addition
ADU
May 25, 2022 • Final
Residential combo
Install a mini-split heat pump with one wall pod and an electrical circuit to the outdoor unit.
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
7 days above 97° expected this year, 19 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Candler. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 266 Starnes Cove Rd
$398,830
$170 under list price of $399K
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