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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,364 sqft$279/sqft
162 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.6 acresLot Size
2006Year Built
$279/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Get ready to fall in love with this three bedroom, two bath countryside home! Tucked among a garden collector’s paradise of vibrant blooms and fruit trees, this home offers a short drive to Asheville with the country lifestyle. Inside the open layout living room with cathedral ceilings is filled with natural light and perfect for gathering, a cheerful kitchen that is ready for cooking your fresh summer meals, and three comfy bedrooms ready to be slept in. This move in ready home is priced right and...Get ready to fall in love with this three bedroom, two bath countryside home! Tucked among a garden collector’s paradise of vibrant blooms and fruit trees, this home offers a short drive to Asheville with the country lifestyle. Inside the open layout living room with cathedral ceilings is filled with natural light and perfect for gathering, a cheerful kitchen that is ready for cooking your fresh summer meals, and three comfy bedrooms ready to be slept in. This move in ready home is priced right and ready to sell! Seller will be keeping a small group of choice perennials
  • Listed by: • Carolina Mountain Sales rachaelgiesenschlag@gmail.com
Listing closed: 10/15/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4279270

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$395,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Leicester, NC

9 comparable properties found

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Sold 10/17/24

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
1.59
Acres
$387,500 | 69 Quiet Woods Drive, Leicester, NC 28748
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Bedrooms
1,410
Square Feet
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$332,500 | 37 King Drive, Leicester, NC 28748
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$400,000 | 9 Ruff Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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Sold 06/27/25

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Square Feet
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Acres
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$395,000 | 7 Ruff Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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Sold 06/08/26

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Square Feet
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a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Sold 03/13/26

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Square Feet
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Acres
$390,000 | 27 Dreambird Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.1
Acres
$450,000 | 31 Dreambird Road, Leicester, NC 28748
1/49
9

$450,000

Sold 06/04/25

3
Bedrooms
1,511
Square Feet
0.1
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales

Sold By Nest Realty Asheville

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Property Information for 162 Martin Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional, Other
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.70004
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.666968
  • Directions: use GPS
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $237,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 9701-18-2165-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
  • Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1364.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 513
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1364
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1364.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Level, Paved
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 111/38
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Attic Other, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Basement Features: Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, French Drain, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 162 Martin Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4279270

$380,000
Oct 13, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1916392478

$380,000

+1.3% / yr

Sep 7, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4279270

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4279270

$380,000
10/13/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1916392478

$380,000

+1.3% / yr

09/07/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4279270

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Public Records for 162 Martin Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,630 ($136 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,265 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2006ZoningDEED DATE: 20CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9701-18-2165-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 162 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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This home: 162 Martin Branch Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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33,541
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