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1 bed576 sqft$356/sqft
17 King Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.6 acresLot Size
2018Year Built
$356/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Quietly situated in the beautiful Leicester valley of western North Carolina, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on a quiet country road, you will find a wonderful nature lover's retreat. This quaint cottage style home with an inviting covered front porch beckons you to sit back and enjoy its abundance of flowers, shrubs and trees! You will find peonies, roses, gardenia, hydrangeas, lilacs, lily of the valley, fig tree, blueberries and hazelnut bushes in abundance on this slightly...Quietly situated in the beautiful Leicester valley of western North Carolina, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and located on a quiet country road, you will find a wonderful nature lover's retreat. This quaint cottage style home with an inviting covered front porch beckons you to sit back and enjoy its abundance of flowers, shrubs and trees! You will find peonies, roses, gardenia, hydrangeas, lilacs, lily of the valley, fig tree, blueberries and hazelnut bushes in abundance on this slightly sloping parcel of land. There is a large open space in the yard that is just waiting for you to add your fire pit, gazebo, picnic spot or even more plantings. Included with this home is a 284 sq ft workshop, perfect for a she shed or hobbies. The current owner has used it as a greenhouse so use your imagination! (The workshop is wired but the electricity is currently disconnected.) A free standing one and one/half car 21 x 18 ft garage is the perfect spot to keep your car out of the weather and still offer plenty of storage space. Inside this darling home, you will find it is smartly and efficiently planned. There is a comfortable living area with a kitchen that contains all the necessities. The bedroom is roomy and the full bath features a tub with shower. The washer and dryer are effortlessly located in the hallway. Back outside you will find a fenced dog run around one end of the house, perfect for your dog to go from house to yard and back inside with ease. This home is truly perfect for someone who wants to be surrounded by nature and peacefulness. Yet it is just a short drive to downtown Asheville.
  • Listed by: • Southern Homes of the Carolinas, Inc kathywlanning@gmail.com
Listing closed: 06/09/2026 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4377275

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Property Information for 17 King Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.70430113
  • Latitude: 35.67036396
  • Directions: From Patton Ave. in Asheville, turn onto New Leicester Hwy. (Hwy. 63). Continue to turn right onto Martin Branch Rd. then keep left to stay on Martin Branch. Slight left onto Gibbs Rd then left onto King Dr. #17 is the second house on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $136,600.00
  • Parcel Number: 9701090435
  • 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: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 576
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 576.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Private, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Manufactured
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 180/053
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Other Structures: Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Ductless
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 4.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 17 King Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4377275

$205,000—
Jun 5, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941560585

$205,000

+11.0% / yr

May 28, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4377275

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4377275

$205,000
06/05/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941560585

$205,000

+11.0% / yr

05/28/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4377275

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Public Records for 17 King Drive

Taxable ValueLand$16,200Additions$49,700Total$65,900
Tax Record2025$93 ($8 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt860 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1973Year Renovated1973ZoningOUCountyBUNCOMBEAPN9701-09-0435-00000

Schools near 17 King Drive

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

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