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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,869 sqft$361/sqft
48 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.72 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$361/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$290/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Escape to 48 Merrell Road, a serene home offering comfort and convenience in picturesque Leicester. This inviting property features three bedrooms and 3.5 baths, with bright, open living spaces and a large modern kitchen for entertaining. The primary bedroom is on the main floor. Large windows invite scenic nature into the kitchen with you. The expansive, large back deck is ideal for entertainment and enjoying the sound of the flowing creek and waterfall. The primary bedroom is on the first floor...Escape to 48 Merrell Road, a serene home offering comfort and convenience in picturesque Leicester. This inviting property features three bedrooms and 3.5 baths, with bright, open living spaces and a large modern kitchen for entertaining. The primary bedroom is on the main floor. Large windows invite scenic nature into the kitchen with you. The expansive, large back deck is ideal for entertainment and enjoying the sound of the flowing creek and waterfall. The primary bedroom is on the first floor with laundry in the primary closet. There is a workspace in the basement with a garage door for easy outside access. The outdoor space includes a hand-built stone fire pit and seating area, a flowing creek with a built-in waterfall and gorgeous grassy knolls. The lot is slightly over 5.5 acres, with plenty of room to build separate structures or build a main house and have this one as a guest home. Privacy, opportunity and serenity. This home is part modular and part stick-built. See advisor remarks for information on the roof.
  • Listed by: • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 828-774-0288
  • Listed by: • Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Listing closed: 08/04/2026 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4377319

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Property Information for 48 Merrell Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Subdivision Name: Turkey Creek Farms
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 5.72 AC / 249,163 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.71587106
  • Zoning: OU
  • Latitude: 35.68701875
  • Directions: Patton Avenue west then right on Leicester Hwy. Turn right on Gilbert Road (Leicester Elementary) follow to end then right on S. Turkey Creek. Left on Merrell Road the left on unmarked road (pointer sign) to driveway on the right. There is also a lower driveway a little farther up.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: Yes
  • HOA Name: Turkey Creek HOA
  • HOA Name2: Catherine Hipwell
  • HOA Email2: goodhip@charter.net
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Fee2: $10.00
  • HOA Fee2 Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Annual Expense: $300.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $357,000.00
  • Parcel Number: 8792-65-7471-00000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1869.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1245
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 820
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 820
  • Sq Ft Upper: 624
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1869.0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 8792658734
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Subdivision, Use
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Outside, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 48 Merrell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2026

Closed

CANOPY #4377319

$675,000
Jul 22, 2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4377319

Jun 19, 2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4377319

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2026

Closed

CANOPY #4377319

$675,000
07/22/2026

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4377319

06/19/2026

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #4377319

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

Public Records for 48 Merrell Road

Taxable ValueLand$46,400Additions$310,600Total$357,000
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtStories2Lot Size83,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1990ZoningOUCountyBUNCOMBEAPN8792-65-7471-00000

Schools near 48 Merrell 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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