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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,267 sqft

247 Jones Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.89 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$268/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Charming, updated farmhouse with serene mountain views and room to grow. This delightful bungalow features a mix of urban elements with a touch of yesteryear, boasting an open floor plan and original refinished hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with ceiling-height cabinetry, granite countertops, black stainless appliances, corrugated metal with natural wood details, an expansive mud/laundry room and a sprawling covered front porch with year-round mountain views. The large outbuilding is perfect for...Charming, updated farmhouse with serene mountain views and room to grow. This delightful bungalow features a mix of urban elements with a touch of yesteryear, boasting an open floor plan and original refinished hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with ceiling-height cabinetry, granite countertops, black stainless appliances, corrugated metal with natural wood details, an expansive mud/laundry room and a sprawling covered front porch with year-round mountain views. The large outbuilding is perfect for vehicle or equipment storage or an opportunity to revamp and bring your mini-farm dreams to life. Situated in a pastoral setting on nearly two acres, there is plenty of room to expand, thrive, and flourish while being just minutes from all the conveniences that vibrant downtown Asheville has to offer. Wired, high-speed internet is available so enjoy country living with the ability to either unwind or plug-in.
  • Listed by: • Premier Sothebys International Realty
Listing closed: 05/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3721711
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$374,900

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

93.0%

Leicester, NC

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$400,000 | 9 Ruff Road, Leicester, NC 28748
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Sold 03/14/25

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a view of a house with a yard porch and sitting area
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Sold 10/31/25

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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Premier Sothebys International Realty

Sold By Engel & Völkers Asheville

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Property Information for 247 Jones Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Farmhouse
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Zoning Description: OU
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Other
  • Subdivision Name: None

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 1.89 AC / 82,328 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.701884
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.647266
  • Directions: From Asheville, take Patton Ave west. Take right onto New Leicester Hwy. Take left onto Old Newfound Rd. Take right onto Jones Rd. House on left. There are two driveways - first drive is to house, second drive is to back of property to get to outbuilding.
  • Zoning NCM: OU
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $168,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 9701-00-4961-00000
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
  • Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Parking
  • Parking: Other: Second driveway and by outbuilding
  • Garage Main Level YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Structure Type: 1 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1267
  • 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
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Mountain View, Pasture, Paved, Rolling Slope, Views, Year Round View
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Plat Book Slide: 0/0
  • Restrictions: None
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Porch: Back,Covered,Side
  • Exterior Features: Barn(s), Fire Pit, Outbuilding(s), Shed(s), Wired Internet Available
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Space Heater
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Room Information

Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Bedroom(s),Dining Area,Kitchen,Laundry,Living Room,Mud
  • Room Level: Main

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 247 Jones Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1459374338

$340,000

+28.9% / yr

May 5, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3721711

$340,000—
Mar 29, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3721711

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1459374338

$340,000

+28.9% / yr

05/05/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3721711

$340,000
03/29/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3721711

—

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Public records

247 Jones Road

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,267 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,267 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

317 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 247 Jones 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 247 Jones Road, Leicester, NC 28748
$340,000
3
1,267
82,328
$165,000
2
1
1,020
82,328
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–
2,340
297,950
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1
1
960
51,836
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1,904
73,181
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1,792
117,612

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