Last Sold Price
3 beds2,315 sqft$238/sqft
44 Gouges Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Description

Welcome to your mountain retreat tucked in the peaceful hills of Leicester with breathtaking natural beauty. This thoughtfully designed home offers stunning long range mountain views that can be enjoyed from multiple vantage points. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings that create an open, airy feel, perfectly complementing the home's warm and inviting layout. The kitchen opens to the main living area with granite counter tops and bar making entertaining easy. The master on main provides a private...Welcome to your mountain retreat tucked in the peaceful hills of Leicester with breathtaking natural beauty. This thoughtfully designed home offers stunning long range mountain views that can be enjoyed from multiple vantage points. Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings that create an open, airy feel, perfectly complementing the home's warm and inviting layout. The kitchen opens to the main living area with granite counter tops and bar making entertaining easy. The master on main provides a private retreat complete with tray ceilings, its own doors leading to the back deck, walk in closet, and en suite bathroom with double vanities. Along with two bedrooms upstairs there are two bonus rooms that can be utilized for a multitude of options for extra living space. Accessibility has been carefully considered, featuring convenient design elements that make everyday living easier and more comfortable. The home is equipped with a hybrid heat pump system for energy efficiency year-round, reverse osmosis water filtration system, bidets on all toilets, along with a whole house generator to provide peace of mind in any season. Whether you're relaxing indoors or taking in the scenery outside, this property offers the perfect blend of functionality, comfort, and mountain charm-just minutes from Asheville.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/24/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles • denawatkinshomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 44 Gouges Branch Road

Status
MLS #
4367679
Days on Market
25
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2001
Lot Size
0.98 AC / 42,688 SF
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front
Subdivision Name
None

Location

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Building Information for 44 Gouges Branch Road

Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,688 SF

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Property Information for 44 Gouges Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.675467
  • Latitude: 35.637702
  • Directions: GPS use 104 Ho Hum Way From Asheville: Take Patton Ave/US-23 S/US-74 Alt W/US-19 S Turn right onto New Leicester Hwy/NC-63 about 0.2 mi, less than 1 min Follow New Leicester Hwy/NC-63 6.2 mi, about 8 min Turn left onto Goughes Branch Rd about 0.2 mi, less than 1 min Turn left onto Ho Hum Way First house on the left
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $363,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 9700871272
  • 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 Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2315.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 413
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1365
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1216
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1216
  • Sq Ft Upper: 950
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2315.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 0099
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars, Stair Lift
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Deck
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased, Generator
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Third: 0
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Lower: 0
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Third: 0
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Lower: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Third: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
Room 11
  • Room Types: Flex Space
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 13
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 44 Gouges Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4367679

$550,000
May 17, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4367679

May 7, 2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4367679

$575,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4367679

$550,000
05/17/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4367679

05/07/2026

Price Change

CANOPY #4367679

$575,000

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Schools near 44 Gouges 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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37,897
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