
$469,000 $194/sqft
3 High Meadows Drive
Candler, NC 28715
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,415 sqft · 1980 · 4 d ago
High Meadows has the feel of a tucked-away Candler enclave where larger homesites, mature landscaping, and a little extra breathing room set the tone.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for High Meadows, Candler
High Meadows has the feel of a tucked-away Candler enclave where larger homesites, mature landscaping, and a little extra breathing room set the tone. The neighborhood sits just off the main flow of town, yet it still keeps Asheville within an easy drive, which is part of its enduring appeal. Homes here tend to make a statement without being overdone: clean lines, generous porches, and properties that feel settled into the land rather than packed tightly together.
"High Meadows pairs mountain-edge privacy with a polished, established residential setting."
The housing mix leans strongly toward single-family residences, with many homes built from the late 1970s through the early 2020s. That range gives the neighborhood a layered look, where classic ranches and updated traditional homes sit alongside newer modern builds and farmhouse-inspired designs. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and the most memorable listings often showcase stone fireplaces, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and expansive decks or screened porches.
Basements are common, and that adds a lot of flexibility. Some are fully finished with bonus rooms, media spaces, or guest suites, while others remain unfinished and ready for storage or future expansion. Garages are also a defining feature, and the lots are notably larger than what many buyers expect this close to Asheville. The overall effect is a neighborhood that feels spacious, adaptable, and well cared for.
Outdoor living is one of High Meadows’ strongest themes. Covered porches, sunrooms, decks, fire pits, and landscaped yards show up again and again, often paired with natural details like streams, boulders, and wooded edges. The setting encourages a slower, more residential rhythm, where the home itself becomes the center of daily life. There are no community pool amenities reflected here, so the appeal comes more from private outdoor space than from shared facilities.
"Here, the draw is generous land, flexible floor plans, and indoor-outdoor living that feels personal."
High Meadows sits in Candler near Monte Vista Road, with quick access to I-40 and I-26 mentioned in neighborhood remarks. Downtown Asheville is typically described as about 15 minutes away, while some listings place the drive even closer at around 10 to 15 minutes. One recent remark also notes Asheville is roughly 15 minutes from the neighborhood, and another mentions less than 3 miles to I-40 and less than 9 miles to downtown Asheville from a nearby lot. That makes the location especially practical for reaching the city while still living in a quieter west-side setting.
School assignments commonly point to Sand Hill-Venable/Enka Elementary, Enka Middle, and Enka High. The neighborhood is also tied to the broader Enka/Candler area, which helps explain its convenient access to daily services, regional roads, and the Asheville corridor.
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26 recently sold in High Meadows, Candler
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jul 14 2026 | $1,085,000 | 152 | 3,391 sq ft | 94.3% | $320 |
| | Apr 28 2026 | $1,150,000 | 48 | 2,679 sq ft | 100.0% | $429 |
| | Jan 15 2026 | $642,500 | 101 | 3,022 sq ft | 95.2% | $213 |
| | May 14 2024 | $685,000 | 59 | 3,361 sq ft | 97.9% | $204 |
| | Feb 23 2024 | $725,000 | 70 | 3,904 sq ft | 90.7% | $186 |
| | Sep 25 2023 | $533,000 | 83 | 2,710 sq ft | 98.7% | $197 |
| | May 10 2023 | $639,500 | 34 | 2,175 sq ft | 98.5% | $294 |
| | Feb 14 2023 | $699,900 | 40 | 2,490 sq ft | 100.0% | $281 |
| | Aug 2 2022 | $645,000 | 88 | 3,276 sq ft | 95.6% | $197 |
| | May 10 2022 | $95,000 | 83 | — | 83.3% | — |
| | May 4 2022 | $861,000 | 50 | 2,416 sq ft | 110.4% | $356 |
| | Nov 2 2021 | $85,000 | 97 | — | 100.0% | — |
| | Sep 15 2021 | $650,000 | 49 | 3,536 sq ft | 100.0% | $184 |
| | Nov 6 2020 | $462,500 | 85 | 3,652 sq ft | 111.4% | $127 |
| | Oct 15 2019 | $380,000 | 39 | 2,145 sq ft | 98.7% | $177 |
| | Sep 26 2018 | $55,000 | 207 | — | 91.7% | — |
| | Sep 4 2018 | $396,000 | 75 | 3,415 sq ft | 99.5% | $116 |
| | Jul 28 2017 | $435,000 | 43 | 3,001 sq ft | 103.6% | $145 |
| | Jun 9 2017 | $287,000 | 37 | 2,616 sq ft | 95.8% | $110 |
| | Feb 20 2017 | $225,000 | 125 | 2,418 sq ft | 95.8% | $93 |
| | Dec 7 2016 | $346,900 | 187 | 2,710 sq ft | 99.1% | $128 |
| | Feb 23 2016 | $235,100 | 98 | 2,495 sq ft | 98.0% | $94 |
| | May 23 2014 | $250,000 | 126 | 2,812 sq ft | 96.2% | $89 |
| | Jan 16 2014 | $400,000 | 168 | 3,904 sq ft | 100.0% | $102 |
| | Nov 15 2013 | $240,000 | 139 | 2,715 sq ft | 90.6% | $88 |
| | Nov 15 2012 | $255,000 | 119 | 3,265 sq ft | 92.8% | $78 |
Closed sales from MLS history for High Meadows, Candler
High Meadows median sale price is $645,000; Candler is up 0.3%.
Below trend-line threshold — city median shown for context
+2 outside price range.
The High Meadows real estate market shows buyer's market conditions. Homes typically sell within 83 days. With 2 active listings and 3 homes sold in the past year, buyers have more negotiating power and time to decide.
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