Last Sold Price
3 beds1,248 sqft$183/sqft
239 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Description

If you dream of a little house in the country where you can have dogs, horses, cows, & chickens, AND have mountain views, then look no further. This property comes with a fenced in pasture, barn & newly updated home. There is also a single wide trailer on the property (needs tlc) which can be rented or the owner will haul off. A real gem!If you dream of a little house in the country where you can have dogs, horses, cows, & chickens, AND have mountain views, then look no further. This property comes with a fenced in pasture, barn & newly updated home. There is also a single wide trailer on the property (needs tlc) which can be rented or the owner will haul off. A real gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/31/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Beverly-Hanks, Merrimon • joanna@beverly-hanks.com

Property Details for 239 Martin Branch Road

Status
MLS #
3270181
Days on Market
16
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
2.21 AC / 96,267 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$277,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

Leicester, NC

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Location

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Sold By Beverly-Hanks, Merrimon

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Building Information for 239 Martin Branch Road

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size2.21 AC / 96,267 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,283 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,164

Property Taxes

$119

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 239 Martin Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.700201
  • Zoning: RES
  • Latitude: 35.671854
  • Directions: Leicester Highway (63) to a right on to Martin Branch Road. Drive approximately 3/10 mile and turn left to stay on Martin Branch Road. Travel approximately 1 mile and home is on the right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $158,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 9701-19-3913-00000 & 9702-10-3053-00000
  • 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
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1248.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1248
  • 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: 1248.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level, Pasture, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.21
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 15
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 1199
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Kerosene, Oil
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 6.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Property History for 239 Martin Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2017

Closed

CANOPY #3270181

$229,000
Apr 27, 2017

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3270181

Apr 11, 2017

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3270181

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2017

Closed

CANOPY #3270181

$229,000
04/27/2017

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3270181

04/11/2017

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3270181

$235,000

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

Public Records for 239 Martin Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,429 ($119 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,296 SqFtStories1Lot Size98,881 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1961ZoningDEED DATE:05/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9701-19-3947-00000

Schools near 239 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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88,426
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