Last Sold Price
259,182 Lot Size5.95 Acres
1851 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Description

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately." Henry David Thoreau. Do you want buildable land, waterfalls, privacy, and away from the hustle and bustle with no HOA? Come visit this 5.95 (+/-) acre tract with natural waterfalls and potential valley views situated at the head of Newfound Valley in the Leicester area of Buncombe County. The hard work has already been done to get this acreage ready for its new homesteaders including hydro-seeding, all necessary culverts, and silt fencing...."I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately." Henry David Thoreau. Do you want buildable land, waterfalls, privacy, and away from the hustle and bustle with no HOA? Come visit this 5.95 (+/-) acre tract with natural waterfalls and potential valley views situated at the head of Newfound Valley in the Leicester area of Buncombe County. The hard work has already been done to get this acreage ready for its new homesteaders including hydro-seeding, all necessary culverts, and silt fencing. A well built driveway providing easy access off of the state-maintained road is also complete. The culvert and driveway held up adeptly from Helene. Tranquility and beauty - yet a minimal 25-minute commute to Downtown Asheville. Come visit this beautiful Newfound acreage!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/07/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Town and Mountain Realty • chadwick@townandmountain.com

Property Details for 1851 Newfound Road

Status
MLS #
4223101
Days on Market
365
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Acreage
Year Built
-
Lot Size
5.95 AC
View
Mountain(s), Winter
Subdivision Name
none

Location

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Sold By Mountain Oak Properties LLC

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Building Information for 1851 Newfound Road

Lot Size5.95 AC

Payment Calculator

$675 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$635

Property Taxes

$40

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1851 Newfound Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Longitude: -82.771455
  • Zoning: OU
  • Road Frontage Length: 48.0
  • Latitude: 35.579152
  • Directions: From I-40 (Exit 33) toward Leicester for 3.27 miles. Property on left past county line. From West Asheville: Patton Ave to Hwy 63 (Leicester HWY) 4.3 miles to left on Newfound Rd for 8.5 miles to property on right. Blue address marker (1851) at top of driveway. Gated - please make appointment before showing. Agent will have info. Thank you.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • HOA Annual Expense: $.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $69,800.00
  • Parcel Number: 8678-87-8063-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Leicester
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
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 3000
  • Wooded Area: 5.45
  • Acres Cleared: 0.5
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Paved, Sloped, Steep Slope, Creek/Stream, Waterfall, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Private Estate, Recreational, Residential
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 108
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 26
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed, Other - See Remarks
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well Needed
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Other Structures: Other - See Remarks, None
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1851 Newfound Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4223101

$125,000
Apr 2, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1935224819

$125,000
Feb 17, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4223101

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4223101

$125,000
04/02/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1935224819

$125,000
02/17/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4223101

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Public Records for 1851 Newfound Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,800Additions-Total$69,800
Tax Record2025$479 ($40 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size250,034 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous Vacant LandZoningOUCountyBUNCOMBEAPN8678-87-8063-00000

Schools near 1851 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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