Last Sold Price
3 beds3,788 sqft$236/sqft
69 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Description

Escape the city hustle and discover your personal private paradise at this beautiful Arts and Crafts mountain retreat! Nestled on nearly 3 acres of private forest with mountain views, this custom home blends modern luxury with natural elegance. The main level is a dream, featuring two primary bedrooms, each with a spa-like en suite and French doors leading to private patios, imagine sipping your morning coffee or unwinding with an evening drink surrounded by nature! The open concept living area boasts...Escape the city hustle and discover your personal private paradise at this beautiful Arts and Crafts mountain retreat! Nestled on nearly 3 acres of private forest with mountain views, this custom home blends modern luxury with natural elegance. The main level is a dream, featuring two primary bedrooms, each with a spa-like en suite and French doors leading to private patios, imagine sipping your morning coffee or unwinding with an evening drink surrounded by nature! The open concept living area boasts vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace flowing seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen. Downstairs, the possibilities are endless with a versatile media/game room, perfect for entertaining or multi-generational living. Plus, there's another fireplace, an additional bedroom, and a full bath, making it ideal for guests or your own private sanctuary. Your beautifully crafted mountain home awaits, designed for tranquility, entertaining, and includes your very own relaxing sauna!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/21/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty • 305-778-9559

Property Details for 69 Merrell Road

Status
MLS #
4181794
Days on Market
191
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
$290 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2007
Lot Size
2.87 AC / 125,017 SF
Architectural Style
Arts and Crafts
View
Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side
Subdivision Name
Turkey Creek Farms

Location

Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Sold By Ivester Jackson Blackstream

Add your commute

Building Information for 69 Merrell Road

Stories-Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size2.87 AC / 125,017 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,573 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,549

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$24

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 69 Merrell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.71536
  • Latitude: 35.68822
  • Directions: GPS will take you to the address, please note the privately maintained road is gravel. Bear right on Merrell road, go over bridge and past new construction house being built on left, 69 Merrell is just past this home on right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Name: Catherine Hipwell
  • HOA Name2: Catherine Hipwell
  • HOA Phone: 828-674-7807
  • HOA Phone2: 828-674-7807
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Fee2: $10.00
  • HOA Fee2 Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Annual Expense: $300.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $591,700.00
  • Parcel Number: 879276002300000
  • 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 Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking: Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2067.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1721.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 579
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2067
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 334
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 1166
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1500
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3788.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Architectural Review, Modular Allowed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Fiber Cement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Closet
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 3
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 2.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Radon Mitigation System

Property History for 69 Merrell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4181794

$895,000
Aug 14, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909964669

$895,000

+1.9% / yr

Aug 11, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4181794

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4181794

$895,000
08/14/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909964669

$895,000

+1.9% / yr

08/11/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4181794

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

Public Records for 69 Merrell Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,800Additions$557,000Total$597,800
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,534 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,765 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,769 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt334 SqFtStories1Lot Size125,017 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007Year Renovated2007ZoningOUCountyBUNCOMBEAPN8792-76-0023-00000

Schools near 69 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 28748

$1,040,000 | 185 Blossom Ridge, Leicester, NC 28748
1/48
New

$1,040,000

5
Bedrooms
3,509
Square Feet
3.14
Acres
$395,000 | 45 James Drive, Leicester, NC 28748
1/25

$395,000

3
Bedrooms
1,308
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$489,900 | 58 Sequoia Trail, Leicester, NC 28748
1/44
Virtual Tour

$489,900

3
Bedrooms
1,417
Square Feet
2.43
Acres
$700,000 | 226 High Top Mountain Road, Leicester, NC 28748
1/44
Virtual Tour

$700,000

3
Bedrooms
2,079
Square Feet
39.44
Acres
$239,500 | 97 Misty Ridge Lane, Leicester, NC 28748
1/48

$239,500

3
Bedrooms
1,219
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
$900,000 | 789 Morrow Branch Road, Leicester, NC 28748
1/47
Virtual Tour

$900,000

3
Bedrooms
2,315
Square Feet
23.85
Acres
$472,900 | 30 Rose Point Drive, Leicester, NC 28748
1/24

$472,900

3
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$339,000 | 11 Dusty Lane, Leicester, NC 28748
1/34

$339,000

3
Bedrooms
1,372
Square Feet
0.67
Acres
a backyard of a house with table and chairs
1/28

$197,500

3
Bedrooms
945
Square Feet
0.92
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 69 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 28748
$895,000
3
3,788
125,017
3
2
1,704
84,506
3
3
2,460
121,097
$458,000
3
2
1,934
98,881
$50,000
2
2
1,508
43,560
$18,000
87,120

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 08/25/2025 01:53 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Use of the MLS GRID data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the applicable MLS of the Member Participant, if any, and as amended from time to time.