Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,317 sqft$247/sqft
1553 Alexander Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$247/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Seller is accepting back-up contracts! Wonderful home in Leicester with easy access and a generous fenced in front lawn. This cozy bungalow is complimented by a freshly painted exterior, brand new range, and recently updated gutters with gutter helmets. Enjoy beautiful views from your front porch while you sip your morning coffee! The full basement can be used for storage, a workshop or a home gym. Enjoy the convenience of town while living in a quiet country setting. This home is only 15 minutes...Seller is accepting back-up contracts! Wonderful home in Leicester with easy access and a generous fenced in front lawn. This cozy bungalow is complimented by a freshly painted exterior, brand new range, and recently updated gutters with gutter helmets. Enjoy beautiful views from your front porch while you sip your morning coffee! The full basement can be used for storage, a workshop or a home gym. Enjoy the convenience of town while living in a quiet country setting. This home is only 15 minutes from Patton Avenue and all the shopping, dining and entertainment that West Asheville has to offer! The seller is offering a home warranty from America's Best Home Warranty at close.
  • Listed by: • High Vistas Realty ElevatedLivingRE@gmail.com
Listing closed: 11/08/2022 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3900596

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$380,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Leicester, NC

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Location

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Sold By Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown

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Property Information for 1553 Alexander Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Zoning Description: OU
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - 1 Car
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.693267
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.659078
  • Directions: Head east on Patton Ave, Make a U-turn at Florida Ave, Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto NC-63 W, Continue straight to stay on NC-63 W, Turn right onto Alexander Rd., Drive way is on left AFTER Dusty Lane
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $250,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 9701-35-1129-00000
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: One Story Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1317
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 921
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 921
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Lot Features: Mountain View, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 0103/0019
  • Restrictions: None
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Front
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Central, Oil
  • Interior Features: Split Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Kitchen,Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 1553 Alexander Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500705722

$325,000

+9.1% / yr

Nov 8, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3900596

$325,000
Sep 24, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3900596

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1500705722

$325,000

+9.1% / yr

11/08/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3900596

$325,000
09/24/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3900596

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Public Records for 1553 Alexander Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,719 ($143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,336 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningDEED DATE: 20CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9701-35-1129-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1553 Alexander 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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