Leicester

Newfound Rd

Welcome to Leicester

whisper mountain mountain view

Only 20 minutes to Downtown Asheville, Leicester is a beautiful area with many properties tucked away amongst the fields and mountains. Avid lovers of nature are moving here based on the proximity to mountain trails and the outstanding mountain views.

When we think of Leicester, we think of rolling hills, farm country, and peaceful rural living. On your way to Leicester stop in to Sawhorse restaurant for a bite to eat. Take a sunday drive and explore the unbelievable countryside and mountain views in Sandy Mush. This area is ideal for homesteading. Cattle are abundant. There are beautiful neighborhoods tucked away in Leicester like Whisper Mountain and Blue Mist Farms. While offering privacy and the country  living experience, Leicester is only a short drive to downtown Asheville but on the way you’ll find anything you could need. Great grocery stores, restaurants, gas, and even everyday conveniences like Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s the perfect blend of country living and practical daily life.

Looking to explore the area but need to bring your pup? Check out these dog friendly rentals in the area: Bring Fido

With the Blue Ridge Parkway 20 minutes away, you have access to over a hundred trails with varying difficulties and views.

Featured Listing

36 Brooks Branch Road
Leicester, NC 28748
$649,500

For the first time, this cherished one-owner family property is available, offering breathtaking mountain views and the option for additional pasture. Awaken to sunrises that stop you in your tracks. Where deer and wild turkeys wander. Inside, enjoy a new kitchen for cooking and gathering, complemented by a covered back patio off the formal dining room. All bathrooms have been fully updated, and the primary suite opens to a new private deck; the perfect place to take in the mountain horizon in solitude. Natural light fills the living spaces, while a fully finished basement apartment with new kitchen and bonus room adds versatility for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or income-producing short-term rentals. Two attached garages and a workshop. Outside, the land invites possibility. Open fields, big sky, room for gardens, livestock, or additional homes. Nestled in peaceful Leicester. Minutes from Asheville yet a world away, this property is more than a home. It’s a rare legacy, ready for its next chapter.

Homes for Sale in Leicester

Leicester homes

Listings 1 - 99 of 99

4057787
Price: $1,242,000
580 Freemont Drive Unit 80, ,
Subdivision: Whisper Mountain
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 3820 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4057787 | Active
4302796
Price: $930,000
635 Whisper Mountain Drive, ,
Subdivision: Whisper Mountain
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 3604 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4302796 | Active
4397809
Price: $1,849,000
7 Temujin Drive, ,
Subdivision: The Ridge
4 BR, 4.2 BA, 4924 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4397809 | Active
4383533
Price: $1,800,000
741 Morrow Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1987 sqft
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Asheville Real Estate Network | MLS # 4383533 | Under Contract - Show
4214996
Price: $1,799,000
8749 Nc 63 Highway, ,
5 BR, 4 BA, 2165 sqft
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Eclat Realty + Co | MLS # 4214996 | Active
4372066
Price: $1,500,000
54 Mountain Shadows Drive, ,
Subdivision: Mountain Shadows
4 BR, 3 BA, 3449 sqft
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Mountains Realty LLC | MLS # 4372066 | Active
4354075
Price: $1,325,000
24 Chapel Hill Lane Unit 40, ,
Subdivision: Highland Hills
5 BR, 4.2 BA, 5142 sqft
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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty | MLS # 4354075 | Active
4381403
Price: $1,299,000
165 Israel Road, ,
Subdivision: The Ridge
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 2590 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4381403 | Active
4344574
Price: $1,200,000
99 Margaret Drive, ,
Subdivision: Wild Turkey Cove
5 BR, 4.1 BA, 4055 sqft
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Patton Allen Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4344574 | Active
4383543
Price: $1,100,000
741 Morrow Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1987 sqft
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Asheville Real Estate Network | MLS # 4383543 | Under Contract - Show
4395563
Price: $1,095,000
11 Timber Hill Drive, ,
Subdivision: Timber Ridge
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 2902 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park | MLS # 4395563 | Active
4414286
Price: $1,040,000
185 Blossom Ridge, ,
Subdivision: Meadow View Estates
5 BR, 4 BA, 3509 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4414286 | Active
4011724
Price: $999,900
42 Little Oak Road, ,
Subdivision: Oak Knoll Estates
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 3338 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4011724 | Under Contract - Show
4372870
Price: $985,000
134 View Ridge Parkway, ,
Subdivision: Blue Mist Farms
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2665 sqft
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NextHome Partners | MLS # 4372870 | Active
4398900
Price: $925,000
340 Earlys Mountain Road, ,
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 2570 sqft
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ENRG Global Realty LLC | MLS # 4398900 | Active
4342516
Price: $910,000
198 Brooks Branch Road, ,
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 3191 sqft
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Ivester Jackson Blackstream | MLS # 4342516 | Active
4412867
Price: $900,000
789 Morrow Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 2315 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4412867 | Active
4406273
Price: $899,000
322 Goughes Branch Road, ,
4 BR, 3 BA, 2122 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4406273 | Active
4343106
Price: $850,000
110 Mailon King Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 3002 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park | MLS # 4343106 | Active
4328678
Price: $838,900
366 Dix Creek #2 Road, ,
4 BR, 4 BA, 1921 sqft
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GreyBeard Realty | MLS # 4328678 | Active
4408264
Price: $825,000
789 Morrow Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 2315 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4408264 | Active
4379089
Price: $750,000
34 Rose Creek Road, ,
Subdivision: The Views at Rose Hill
4 BR, 3 BA, 3621 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4379089 | Active
4283211
Price: $750,000
6 Sunrise Valley, ,
4 BR, 3 BA, 3351 sqft
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Seller Solutions | MLS # 4283211 | Active
4393604
Price: $750,000
741 Morrow Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1987 sqft
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Asheville Real Estate Network | MLS # 4393604 | Under Contract - Show
4393952
Price: $720,000
23 Early Spring Way, ,
Subdivision: Blue Mist Farms
3 BR, 2 BA, 1931 sqft
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Ivester Jackson Blackstream | MLS # 4393952 | Active
4408230
Price: $700,000
226 High Top Mountain Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 2079 sqft
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Patton Allen Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4408230 | Active
4367485
Price: $699,999
432 Turkey Creek Road, ,
4 BR, 2.1 BA, 2104 sqft
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LOVE Land and Home Inc. | MLS # 4367485 | Active
4214973
Price: $695,000
1567 Newfound Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1729 sqft
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WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited | MLS # 4214973 | Active
4314334
Price: $675,000
3114 New Leicester Highway, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1420 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4314334 | Active
4377346
Price: $674,900
250 Potato Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 2552 sqft
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United Realty Group Inc | MLS # 4377346 | Active
4368592
Price: $670,000
25 View Ridge Parkway, ,
Subdivision: Blue Mist Farms
3 BR, 3.1 BA, 2483 sqft
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Manife Realty LLC | MLS # 4368592 | Active
4338614
Price: $659,000
79 Bear Creek Hills Drive, ,
Subdivision: Bear Creek Hills
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2787 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4338614 | Active
4399851
Price: $657,900
4 Tremorra Trail, ,
Subdivision: Moores Valley
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2016 sqft
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Seller Solutions | MLS # 4399851 | Active
4410776
Price: $650,000
152 Worley Cove Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 3376 sqft
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Walnut Cove Realty/Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks | MLS # 4410776 | Active
4411750
Price: $650,000
5 Clarks Cove Road, ,
4 BR, 1 BA, 2347 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 4411750 | Active
4316347
Price: $650,000
263 Morgan Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2084 sqft
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Moving Mountains Property Group LLC | MLS # 4316347 | Active
4393415
Price: $649,000
37 Justice Drive, ,
Subdivision: Mountain View Acres
3 BR, 3 BA, 3282 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4393415 | Active
4402030
Price: $639,000
3882 New Leicester Highway, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1820 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4402030 | Active
4403278
Price: $625,000
93 Big Sky Drive, ,
Subdivision: Red Oak Plantation
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2132 sqft
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Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty | MLS # 4403278 | Active
4383171
Price: $599,999
211 Wimbledon Court, ,
Subdivision: Farmstead
2 BR, 2.1 BA, 2695 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4383171 | Active
4398320
Price: $597,500
36 Gudger Road, ,
Subdivision: Turkey Creek Farms
3 BR, 3 BA, 2625 sqft
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Big Hills Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4398320 | Under Contract - No Show
4409493
Price: $590,000
78 Bear Creek Hills Drive, ,
Subdivision: Bear Creek Hills
3 BR, 2 BA, 1832 sqft
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Landon Key Realty | MLS # 4409493 | Active
4362024
Price: $579,000
710 Kendal Drive, ,
Subdivision: Whisper Mountain
2 BR, 2 BA, 1555 sqft
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Patton Allen Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4362024 | Active
4349631
Price: $579,000
426 Shadow Wood Drive, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1484 sqft
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Mtn. Land Properties, LLC | MLS # 4349631 | Active
4369223
Price: $576,000
444 Martin Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 2313 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville | MLS # 4369223 | Active
4367233
Price: $560,000
1781 Bear Creek Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1319 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4367233 | Active
4366038
Price: $549,900
77 Sherry Lane, ,
Subdivision: Newfound Estates
3 BR, 3 BA, 2612 sqft
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Patton Allen Real Estate LLC | MLS # 4366038 | Active
4410040
Price: $545,000
98 Tom Arthur Lane, ,
2 BR, 3 BA, 2290 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4410040 | Active
4389320
Price: $544,000
56 Gudger Road, ,
Subdivision: Turkey Creek Farms
3 BR, 2 BA, 2653 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4389320 | Active
4388772
Price: $539,000
9 Coquina Lane Unit 1, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 3438 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park | MLS # 4388772 | Active
4373375
Price: $525,000
263 Morgan Branch Road Unit 1, ,
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2084 sqft
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Moving Mountains Property Group LLC | MLS # 4373375 | Active
4400253
Price: $525,000
46 Michele Lane, ,
Subdivision: Spring House Hills
4 BR, 3.1 BA, 2987 sqft
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Noble & Company Realty | MLS # 4400253 | Active
4284121
Price: $505,000
271 Breton Ridge Road, ,
Subdivision: Breton Ridge
3 BR, 3 BA, 2106 sqft
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Sartorelli Real Estate | MLS # 4284121 | Active
4399952
Price: $500,000
11 Aquarian Way, ,
Subdivision: Whispering Pines
3 BR, 2.1 BA, 2119 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4399952 | Active
4398549
Price: $499,000
329 Dix Creek #2 Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1994 sqft
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Tryon Horse & Home LLC | MLS # 4398549 | Active
3760295
Price: $499,000
124 Shadow View Drive, ,
Subdivision: Poplar Hills
3 BR, 3 BA, 2563 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 3760295 | Under Contract - Show
4384358
Price: $495,000
271 Sluder Branch Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1750 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North | MLS # 4384358 | Under Contract - Show
4312311
Price: $490,000
21 Marion Road, ,
Subdivision: Green Acres Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 1501 sqft
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Keller Williams Mtn Partners, LLC | MLS # 4312311 | Active
4411793
Price: $489,900
58 Sequoia Trail, ,
Subdivision: Montrace
3 BR, 2 BA, 1417 sqft
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Redfin Corporation | MLS # 4411793 | Active
4359937
Price: $489,000
8 Blue Sky Drive, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1658 sqft
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Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty | MLS # 4359937 | Active
4349729
Price: $479,900
16 Regent Heights Road, ,
Subdivision: The Views at Rose Hill
3 BR, 2 BA, 2000 sqft
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Corcoran HM Properties | MLS # 4349729 | Under Contract - Show
4370308
Price: $475,000
17 Dreambird Drive, ,
Subdivision: The Views at Rose Hill
3 BR, 2 BA, 1378 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 4370308 | Active
4387776
Price: $474,013
45 Dreambird Drive, ,
Subdivision: The Views at Rose Hill
3 BR, 2 BA, 1919 sqft
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Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty | MLS # 4387776 | Active
4412808
Price: $472,900
30 Rose Point Drive, ,
Subdivision: The Views at Rose Hill
3 BR, 2 BA, 1500 sqft
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HomeZu | MLS # 4412808 | Active
4386790
Price: $472,500
22 Webb Hill Road, ,
3 BR, 3 BA, 3072 sqft
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Bluefield Realty Group | MLS # 4386790 | Active
4377582
Price: $470,000
84 Rose Creek Road, ,
Subdivision: The Views at Rose Hill
3 BR, 2 BA, 1622 sqft
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Seller Solutions | MLS # 4377582 | Active
4389201
Price: $455,000
168 Blossom Ridge, ,
Subdivision: Meadow View Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 2008 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4389201 | Under Contract - Show
4387282
Price: $444,900
923 Newfound Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1425 sqft
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Carolina Dawn Properties LLC | MLS # 4387282 | Active
4384323
Price: $430,000
2 Watsell Drive, ,
Subdivision: Highland Hills
3 BR, 2 BA, 1568 sqft
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NextHome PaperTown | MLS # 4384323 | Active
4363799
Price: $429,000
2710 New Leicester Highway, ,
4 BR, 1 BA, 2316 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4363799 | Active
4402403
Price: $425,000
196 Tipton Hill Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1333 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North | MLS # 4402403 | Under Contract - Show
4361299
Price: $424,000
335 Icenhower Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1580 sqft
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Southern Sky Realty | MLS # 4361299 | Active
4397468
Price: $415,000
71 Green Vale Drive, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1708 sqft
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Real Broker, LLC | MLS # 4397468 | Under Contract - Show
4398287
Price: $400,000
18 Old Chapman Place, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1365 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4398287 | Under Contract - Show
4401398
Price: $399,950
34 Joy Hughes Lane, ,
Subdivision: Davis Hollow
3 BR, 3 BA, 2185 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4401398 | Under Contract - No Show
4414549
Price: $395,000
45 James Drive, ,
3 BR, 1 BA, 1308 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 4414549 | Active
4390702
Price: $375,000
308 Browntown Road, ,
4 BR, 3 BA, 2283 sqft
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Chosen Realty of NC LLC | MLS # 4390702 | Active
4378816
Price: $357,500
1737 Newfound Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1176 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4378816 | Under Contract - Show
4368699
Price: $350,000
90 Davidson Gap Road, ,
2 BR, 1 BA, 985 sqft
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Mountain Charm Realty | MLS # 4368699 | Active
4365762
Price: $345,000
535 Old Newfound Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1848 sqft
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RE/MAX Executive | MLS # 4365762 | Active
4330062
Price: $340,000
82 Greasy Cove Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1498 sqft
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Keller Williams Great Smokies | MLS # 4330062 | Active
4412609
Price: $339,000
11 Dusty Lane, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1372 sqft
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Asheville Realty Group | MLS # 4412609 | Active
4404463
Price: $335,000
1226 Newfound Road, ,
Subdivision: Spring Hill
2 BR, 1 BA, 908 sqft
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Seller Solutions | MLS # 4404463 | Active
4410142
Price: $330,000
3674 New Leicester Highway, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1288 sqft
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Unique: A Real Estate Collective | MLS # 4410142 | Active
4374452
Price: $329,000
285 Dix Creek No 1 Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1225 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4374452 | Active
4336718
Price: $324,900
18 Henry White Lane Unit 5, ,
Subdivision: Country Place
3 BR, 2 BA, 1836 sqft
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Retreat Realty, Ltd. | MLS # 4336718 | Active
4407288
Price: $319,900
32 Reeves Road Unit 13, ,
Subdivision: Country Place
3 BR, 2 BA, 1748 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown | MLS # 4407288 | Under Contract - Show
4364503
Price: $315,000
48 Laurel Cove Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 1113 sqft
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BluAxis Realty | MLS # 4364503 | Active
4380919
Price: $305,000
31 Trent Drive Unit 48, ,
Subdivision: One Oak Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 1728 sqft
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Blueblaze Real Estate Group LLC | MLS # 4380919 | Active
4378331
Price: $299,900
136 Peaceful Valley Drive, ,
2 BR, 2 BA, 1734 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4378331 | Active
4392321
Price: $299,000
112 Reeves Road, ,
Subdivision: Country Place
3 BR, 2 BA, 1934 sqft
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WNC Real Estate Partners | MLS # 4392321 | Under Contract - Show
4360744
Price: $288,000
611 Turkey Creek Terrace, ,
Subdivision: Turkey Creek Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 1296 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 4360744 | Active
4404206
Price: $273,000
40 Farmstead Road, ,
Subdivision: Farmstead Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 1120 sqft
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Nexus Realty LLC | MLS # 4404206 | Active
4411624
Price: $239,500
97 Misty Ridge Lane, ,
Subdivision: Country Place
3 BR, 2 BA, 1219 sqft
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Nexus Realty LLC | MLS # 4411624 | Active
4406985
Price: $214,500
23 Tom Worley Road, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 0 sqft
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Keller Williams Professionals | MLS # 4406985 | Active
4411218
Price: $197,500
605 Turkey Creek Terrace, ,
Subdivision: Turkey Creek Estates
3 BR, 2 BA, 945 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North | MLS # 4411218 | Active
3940956
Price: $195,000
182 Dix Creek #2 Road, ,
2 BR, 1 BA, 0 sqft
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EXP Realty LLC | MLS # 3940956 | Under Contract - Show
4393220
Price: $159,000
39 Henry White Lane, ,
Subdivision: Country Place
3 BR, 2 BA, 2052 sqft
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Coldwell Banker Advantage | MLS # 4393220 | Under Contract - No Show
4393083
Price: $94,900
8 White Oak Drive, ,
3 BR, 2 BA, 0 sqft
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Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park | MLS # 4393083 | Active

Listings 1 - 99 of 99

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