Last Sold Price
2 beds1,247 sqft$136/sqft
189 Mink Farm Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Description

Enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country living with easy access to the city—just 20–25 minutes from downtown Asheville. Tucked away at the end of a quiet country road, this charming home offers a serene escape with the gentle sounds of a nearby creek and the privacy of a covered back deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining next to raised garden beds and a cozy firepit. Inside, you'll find abundant natural light, including two skylights—one in the kitchen and one in the second bathroom—adding...Enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country living with easy access to the city—just 20–25 minutes from downtown Asheville. Tucked away at the end of a quiet country road, this charming home offers a serene escape with the gentle sounds of a nearby creek and the privacy of a covered back deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining next to raised garden beds and a cozy firepit. Inside, you'll find abundant natural light, including two skylights—one in the kitchen and one in the second bathroom—adding warmth and brightness to the space. The flexible layout includes a bonus room currently being used as a third bedroom, along with generous storage and closet space throughout. No fees associated with shared well or driveway. Oral agreement with neighbor that if anything comes up (such as plumbing issues, etc.) repairs are split 50/50. Large shed not included with property, but small shed is included. Washer/dryer and current woodstove do not convey, but hookups are available.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/29/2025 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 189 Mink Farm Road

Status
MLS #
4274711
Days on Market
32
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,224 SF
Waterfront Features
None
View
Mountain(s)
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$315,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

90.7%

[Leicester, NC]

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Location

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Building Information for 189 Mink Farm Road

Stories-Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,224 SF

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$945 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$859

Property Taxes

$86

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 189 Mink Farm Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.694634
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.602841
  • Directions: From downtown Asheville - travel west on Patton Ave. Turn right onto New Leicester Hwy. In 4.4 miles, turn left onto Newfound Rd for .9 miles then turn left onto Dix Creek Rd #2. In 1.5 miles, slight right onto Mink Farm Rd. Continue on Mink Farm Rd for approx. 0.6 miles and the home will be on the right. Note: cell service is spotty here
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $157,400.00
  • Parcel Number: 960924070700000
  • City Taxes Paid To: Leicester
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
  • Elementary School: West Buncombe/Eblen
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1247.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1247
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1247.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Creek/Stream, Views, Other - See Remarks
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: On Frame Modular
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
  • Restrictions Description: None
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Other - See Remarks
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Other - See Remarks
  • Interior Features: Garden Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • 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: Bonus Room
  • 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: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 189 Mink Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911677187

$169,000

+5.2% / yr

Aug 29, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4274711

$169,000
Jul 23, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4274711

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1911677187

$169,000

+5.2% / yr

08/29/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4274711

$169,000
07/23/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4274711

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 189 Mink Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,900Additions$149,500Total$157,400
Tax Record2024$1,027 ($86 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated2001ZoningOUCountyBUNCOMBEAPN9609-24-0707-00000

Schools near 189 Mink Farm Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
West Buncombe Elementary
PublicK 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 189 Mink Farm Road, Leicester, NC 28748
$169,000
2
1,247
8,224
1,296
29,621
700
43,560
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