Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,605 sqft
81 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Adorable country home on 3 beautiful acres w/year round views. Large eat-in kitchen w/functional coal burning iron jacket. Living room w/FP, formal dining room, office, bedroom & full bath all on main level. 3 large bedrooms & full bath on the upper level. Hardwood flrs on main level w/wide plank pine floors upstairs. Gorgeous original woodwork throughout w/original hardware. 12 x 36 screened porch off kitchen. Full bsmt w/loads of storage.Adorable country home on 3 beautiful acres w/year round views. Large eat-in kitchen w/functional coal burning iron jacket. Living room w/FP, formal dining room, office, bedroom & full bath all on main level. 3 large bedrooms & full bath on the upper level. Hardwood flrs on main level w/wide plank pine floors upstairs. Gorgeous original woodwork throughout w/original hardware. 12 x 36 screened porch off kitchen. Full bsmt w/loads of storage.
  • Listed by: • Wood Investments, Inc.
  • Listed by: • Wood Investments, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/21/2006 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 365482

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Median sold price

$330,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 81 Martin Branch Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Parking Features: Basement, Garage, Garage Shop, Other - See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.700454
  • Latitude: 35.662032
  • Directions: Leicester Hwy (Hwy 63) to a right on Martin Branch. Stay left at fork & continue on Martin Branch to home on right.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 9701.01-06-9399
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2387.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 218.0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1398
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1180
  • Sq Ft Upper: 989
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2605.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Orchard(s), Paved, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 0909
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Washer
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Oil
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Storage
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Partially Finished
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
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: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 81 Martin Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #211430677

$285,000—
Nov 21, 2006

Closed

CANOPY #365482

$284,900—
Nov 21, 2006

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #365482

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #211430677

$285,000
11/21/2006

Closed

CANOPY #365482

$284,900
11/21/2006

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #365482

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Public Records for 81 Martin Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,825 ($152 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,806 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt301 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt903 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943ZoningDEED DATE: 11CountyBUNCOMBEAPN9701-16-0360-00000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 81 Martin 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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This home: 81 Martin Branch Road, Leicester, NC 28748
$284,900
4
2,605
130,680
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3
1,512
65,776
$13,000
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840
32,670
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25,700
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1,329
46,609
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