Last Sold Price
3 beds1,100 sqft$164/sqft
692 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

Description

This wonderful home was built w/beautiful reclaimed heart of pine floors from an old nearby church and used throughout. The charming home is well constructed, full of light and has an open floor plan. Improvements include HVAC & ducts, windows, roof, well-pump & tank, water filter, electrical upgrades, blown-in insulation in ceiling. Gardener's delight with very fertile soil.This wonderful home was built w/beautiful reclaimed heart of pine floors from an old nearby church and used throughout. The charming home is well constructed, full of light and has an open floor plan. Improvements include HVAC & ducts, windows, roof, well-pump & tank, water filter, electrical upgrades, blown-in insulation in ceiling. Gardener's delight with very fertile soil.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/21/2016 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 692 Newfound Road

Status
MLS #
3166348
Days on Market
61
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
2.62 AC / 114,127 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Parking Features
Basement, Garage
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$169,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

92.2%

Leicester, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 692 Newfound Road

Stories-Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size2.62 AC / 114,127 SF

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$1,065 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$915

Property Taxes

$150

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 692 Newfound Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.705519
  • Zoning: RES
  • Latitude: 35.622107
  • Directions: From downtown Asheville, take Patton Avenue to Leicester Hwy (Hwy 63) for 5.5 miles, turn left onto Newfound Road - Home is on the left #692 after Gas/Community Store.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $132,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 8790-81-9868
  • 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 Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Web URL: www.692NewfoundRoad.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1100.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1100
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1100
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1100
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1100.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.62
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 22
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 1534
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main

Property History for 692 Newfound Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574969411

$180,000

+5.2% / yr

Jul 21, 2016

Closed

CANOPY #3166348

$180,000
Jun 13, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3166348

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574969411

$180,000

+5.2% / yr

07/21/2016

Closed

CANOPY #3166348

$180,000
06/13/2016

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3166348

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Public Records for 692 Newfound Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,794 ($150 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size114,127 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961ZoningDEED DATE:07/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8790-81-9868-00000

Schools near 692 Newfound 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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