896 Newfound Rd

Leicester, NC 28748

$298,000
Price
146,797 / 3.37
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Calling all Investors, Farmers, and Entrepreneurs! This 3.37 Acres of farmland features a shed, a red barn, and a white barn with an open loft, Silo's, and 2 storage spaces connected to it. Near the shed is a flat, open piece of property ready for your imagination. The property also features a natural spring that runs through the property, providing fresh water for any livestock. The red barn currently has hay in the barn that will not convey, but the rest of the property is being sold AS IS. The...Calling all Investors, Farmers, and Entrepreneurs! This 3.37 Acres of farmland features a shed, a red barn, and a white barn with an open loft, Silo's, and 2 storage spaces connected to it. Near the shed is a flat, open piece of property ready for your imagination. The property also features a natural spring that runs through the property, providing fresh water for any livestock. The red barn currently has hay in the barn that will not convey, but the rest of the property is being sold AS IS. The land has been transferred into farmland, meaning the taxes read as farmland. Agent is related to seller.
  1. Listed by Jessica Suttles • Eclat Realty + Co • jessica.suttles@eclatrealtyco.com
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 10:15 PM

Property Details for 896 Newfound Road

StatusActive
MLS #4337917
Days on Market2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Farm
Year Built-
Lot Size3.37 AC
CountyBuncombe County

Location

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Building Information for 896 Newfound Road

Lot Size3.37 AC

Payment Calculator

$1,493 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,452

Property Taxes

$41

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 896 Newfound Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.717825
  • Latitude: 35.612568
  • Directions: In order to see the loft in the white barn you will need to go to the backside of the white barn, there will be a white door that you can lift up. For the shed and flat piece of property you will need to go up the road in-between the red and white barn. You can access it, it's not far, otherwise you may need 4-wheel drive to get up that road depending on rain.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $72,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 8699581661
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin
  • Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Building Minimum: 0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Farm, Horses
  • Property Type: Land
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Photos Count: 27
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Paved
Interior Features
  • Habitable Residence YN: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 896 Newfound Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4337917

$298,000—
Mar 12, 2013

Closed

CANOPY #524182

$125,000—
Aug 15, 2012

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #524182

$150,000—
Mar 16, 2010

Expired

CANOPY #450467

$175,000—
Sep 24, 2009

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #450467

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4337917

$298,000
03/12/2013

Closed

CANOPY #524182

$125,000
08/15/2012

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #524182

$150,000
03/16/2010

Expired

CANOPY #450467

$175,000
09/24/2009

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #450467

$175,000

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

Public Records for 896 Newfound Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$496 ($41 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size146,797 SqFtStyleMiscellaneousZoningDEED DATE:03/CountyBUNCOMBEAPN8699-58-1661-00000

Schools near 896 Newfound Road

This home is within Buncombe County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Leicester Elementary
Public - PK to 4
Eblen Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Clyde A Erwin High
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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More information about 896 Newfound Road, Leicester, NC 28748

896 Newfound Road is a 3.37 ac of land for sale in Leicester, NC 28748. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2026 by Eclat Realty + Co, it's currently listed at $298,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on March 12, 2013. This listing's school district is Buncombe County Schools. Nearby schools include Leicester Elementary, Eblen Intermediate School and Clyde A Erwin Middle School. 896 Newfound Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 3.37 ac of land on a 146,797 sq. ft. / 3.37 acres lot.

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