$575,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

54 Piney Branch Dr Candler, NC 28715

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,871 Sq Ft
2.67 Acres

Recently Sold

$307 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover the of essence mountain living in this charming view cottage, privately on about 2.67 acres, yet just minutes from Asheville, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and soon-to-open Pisgah View Ranch State Park. With its classic stone and wood exterior, the home exudes timeless appeal and offers a floor plan designed for easy, comfortable living. The main level invites you to relax in a cozy living room, open kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms and two baths. The lower level, with a separate entrance, adds versatility with its own bedroom, sitting area, full bath, and kitchen space, ideal for guests or as an independent suite. Outdoor spaces include a covered front porch and spacious deck that frames the natural beauty of the mountains for peaceful moments or entertaining. A detached garage offers storage or studio potential, with an unfinished upper level awaiting your creativity. This property offers a private retreat with seclusion and accessibility. Don't miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Wright

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-279-3980 License #265917 Listed on: 07/16/2024

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Deaton

Whispering Pines Mountain Real Estate License #174643

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned OU

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Pisgah/Enka Elementary School
  • Enka Middle School
  • Enka High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8696-03-9217-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Restrictions: No Representation
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 307.32
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: 828-279-3980
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1285
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 101
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 101
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1285
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 586
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Area: 1871
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Basement: 0
  • Bedroom Third: 0

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood
  • Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Enka
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8696-03-9217-00000
  • Zoning: OU
  • Plat Book Slide: 87/100
  • Zoning Specification: OU

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Pisgah/Enka
  • High School: Enka

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2024
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Mangham Ronald G and Mangham Deborah K
Bought by
Licht Michael George and Palmer Krissa Elaine
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Wright
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erica Deaton
Whispering Pines Mountain Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-17.74%
Views
145
Current Estimated Value
$567,356

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.40%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,488
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$267,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2001
Sold by
Poe Jeffrey Horton and Poe Lee D
Bought by
Mangham Ronald G and Mangham Debora K
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $575,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $575,000 -4.0% $307 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Price Changed $599,000 -2.6% $320 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Price Changed $615,000 -5.4% $329 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Price Changed $650,000 -3.7% $347 / Sq Ft
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Price Changed $675,000 -3.4% $361 / Sq Ft
07/16/2024 07/16/24 For Sale $699,000 -- $374 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,906 $295,400 $21,800 $273,600
2024 $1,906 $269,400 $36,800 $232,600
2023 $1,906 $263,800 $36,800 $227,000
2022 $1,724 $263,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,724 $263,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,463 $210,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,421 $210,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,421 $210,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,252 $151,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,102 $151,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,102 $151,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,102 $151,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4154742

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8696-03-9217-00000