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4 beds1,673 sqft$127/sqft
139 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
OtherProperty Type
1.25 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Great income producing property live in one and rent out the other (2BR, 1 BA Main house and 2BR, 1BA Garage/cottage) located only fifteen minutes from downtown Asheville. It rests on a little less than two acres, and nestles a 1930s farmhouse in addition to a two-bedroom 1950s cottage apartment. Main house has several bonus rooms, 2 which are not counted in sq footage. There is a modest garden, compost, and well water on the property. Heating is primarily biodiesel and wood stoves to heat both houses....Great income producing property live in one and rent out the other (2BR, 1 BA Main house and 2BR, 1BA Garage/cottage) located only fifteen minutes from downtown Asheville. It rests on a little less than two acres, and nestles a 1930s farmhouse in addition to a two-bedroom 1950s cottage apartment. Main house has several bonus rooms, 2 which are not counted in sq footage. There is a modest garden, compost, and well water on the property. Heating is primarily biodiesel and wood stoves to heat both houses. The property has been home to an herbal apothecary, a yoga/meditation studio, ayurvedic day spa, and a newly-crafted outdoor walking meditation spiral. Plenty of room to garden and for your furry friends to roam and play!
  • Listed by: • Love Asheville Realty loveashevillerealty@gmail.com
Listing closed: 05/09/2019 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3449437

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$234,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Leicester, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 139 Martin Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Other
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 1.25 AC / 54,450 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.699582
  • Latitude: 35.665658
  • Directions: From Downtown: Take Patton Avenue to New Leicester Hwy. RIGHT on New Leicester Hwy. Go 8.4 mi to Martin Branch Rd. RIGHT on Martin Branch Rd, take first RIGHT to stay on Martin Branch Rd. Veer RIGHT to stay on Martin Branch Rd, house will be on the RIGHT.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $166,800.00
  • Parcel Number: 9701-17-4655-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: tours.patrickolin.com/1179138?idx=1
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.25
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Other
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 20
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick Full, Wood, Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Oil, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Rental
Rent Information
  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Pets Allowed: Conditional

Property History for 139 Martin Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3449431

$212,209
May 9, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3449437

$212,209
Mar 22, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #644189373

$213,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3449431

$212,209
05/09/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3449437

$212,209
03/22/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #644189373

$213,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 139 Martin Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,788 ($149 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,449 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,449 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt513 SqFtStories2Lot Size54,450 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1938ZoningDEED DATE:05/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9701-17-4655-00000

Schools near 139 Martin Branch Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Leicester Elementary
PublicPK to 4

Eblen Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Clyde A Erwin High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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