Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,044 sqft$220/sqft
1503 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.4 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$220/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Adorable bungalow in the heart of the Newfound community of Leicester. Easy access into Haywood or Buncombe Co. Enjoy your own personal farmstead with creek front access; however, not in a flood zone. Full sun ideal for plantings and gardening. Fully fenced in yard perfect for the family pet. Newly rebuilt covered front porch. Additional Outbuilding/shed for storage. Upper pad across the creek perfect for sitting back and enjoying sunsets or a nice outdoor fire. This cozy home lives large with it...Adorable bungalow in the heart of the Newfound community of Leicester. Easy access into Haywood or Buncombe Co. Enjoy your own personal farmstead with creek front access; however, not in a flood zone. Full sun ideal for plantings and gardening. Fully fenced in yard perfect for the family pet. Newly rebuilt covered front porch. Additional Outbuilding/shed for storage. Upper pad across the creek perfect for sitting back and enjoying sunsets or a nice outdoor fire. This cozy home lives large with it open floor concept. Enjoy all Leicester has to offer.
  • Listed by: • Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Listing closed: 04/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3718308

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$252,000

Avg days on market

120

Sale-to-list ratio

85.6%

Leicester, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty

Sold By French Broad Real Estate Co.

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Property Information for 1503 Newfound Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Zoning Description: OU
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Community Features: None
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 1.40 AC / 60,984 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.756363
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.586559
  • Directions: Take I-240 to New Leicester Hwy. Drive on New Leicester Hwy for 11.5 miles. Take a left onto Newfound Rd and follow for 7.1 miles. 1503 Newfound Rd will be on the right.
  • Zoning NCM: OU
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $130,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 8688-39-3568-00000
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Structure Type: 1 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1044
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Level, Year Round View
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 1
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Book Slide: 28/83
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Covered,Front
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Utility Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Dining Area Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 1503 Newfound Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1458621860

$230,000

+7.2% / yr

Apr 29, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3718308

$230,000
Mar 14, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3718308

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1458621860

$230,000

+7.2% / yr

04/29/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3718308

$230,000
03/14/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3718308

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

Public Records for 1503 Newfound Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,141 ($95 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size60,984 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningDEED DATE: 08CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8688-39-3568-00000

Schools near 1503 Newfound 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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This home: 1503 Newfound Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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60,984
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