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Last Sold Price
3 beds840 sqft$65/sqft
1658 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.36 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$65/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Investment opportunity land with Two single wide manufactured homes in place. Bold Newfound Creek flows just behind both homes. Plenty of room for garden space. Mature Blueberry bushes as well as Blackberry plants. This 1.36 +/- acre tract adjoins Newfound Road and is just 12 miles from Patton Ave. in West Asheville, and just 4 miles from I-40 (Exit 33), and just 6 miles from Canton, NC. Elderly owner is selling this property "AS IS, WHERE IS", as they are not in a position to pay for any potential...Investment opportunity land with Two single wide manufactured homes in place. Bold Newfound Creek flows just behind both homes. Plenty of room for garden space. Mature Blueberry bushes as well as Blackberry plants. This 1.36 +/- acre tract adjoins Newfound Road and is just 12 miles from Patton Ave. in West Asheville, and just 4 miles from I-40 (Exit 33), and just 6 miles from Canton, NC. Elderly owner is selling this property "AS IS, WHERE IS", as they are not in a position to pay for any potential repairs or upgrades. Currently one home is lived in by owner and is a 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath. Second - 2 bedroom, 1 bath but not currently habitable.
  • Listed by: • Town and Mountain Realty mckeleher@townandmountain.com
  • Listed by: • Town and Mountain Realty
Listing closed: 03/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3539053

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

99

Sale-to-list ratio

85.6%

Leicester, NC

9 comparable properties found

$388,000 | 1383 Newfound Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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1

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$260,000 | 1451 Newfound Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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3

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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.36
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Sold 10/09/25

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$505,000 | 315 Morgan Branch Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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Bedrooms
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$327,500 | 165 Peepeye Cove Road, Leicester, NC 28748
1/25
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Sold 07/15/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
6.57
Acres
$1,200,000 | 87 Jerome Lane, Leicester, NC 28748
1/40
7

$1,200,000

Sold 11/07/25

3
Bedrooms
2,656
Square Feet
4.96
Acres
$70,000 | 99 Bridges Cove Estate Road, Leicester, NC 28748
1/29
8

$70,000

Sold 07/16/25

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
5.63
Acres
a view of a white house with a small yard plants and large trees
1/39
9

$350,000

Sold 08/29/25

3
Bedrooms
972
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

Location

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Sold By The Dwell Realty Group

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Property Information for 1658 Newfound Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • View: Long Range
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 1.36 AC / 59,241 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.766439
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.580258
  • Directions: From Patton Ave. in West Asheville, turn onto New Leicester Highway (US 63) and travel 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Newfound Road and travel 8 miles out Newfound Road. Property is on left, part way up mountain just after long uphill straightaway. OR - from I-40, get off at Exit 33 (Newfound Road) and turn away from Canton, NC back towards Buncombe Co. Travel 3.5 miles to Haywood/Buncombe Co. line, then continue down mountain approx. 1 mile. Property will be on the right in curve.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $69,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 8688-07-3387-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 840.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 840
  • 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
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 840.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Paved, Sloped, Creek/Stream
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.36
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Manufactured Singlewide
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 7
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Manufactured
  • Assumable: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Shared Septic
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Metal, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other - See Remarks
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Other - See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 1658 Newfound Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3539053

$55,000
Mar 8, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1455965092

$55,000
Jan 31, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3539053

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3539053

$55,000
03/08/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1455965092

$55,000
01/31/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3539053

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Public Records for 1658 Newfound Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$328 ($27 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt770 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt770 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1980ZoningDEED DATE:03/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8688-07-3387-00000

Schools near 1658 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: 1658 Newfound Road, Leicester, NC 28748
$55,000
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