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.

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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

96 Green Acres Drive
$135,000
Subdivision: Green Acres Estates
4367398
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Highest and best due by 5pm Saturday, April 18. Welcome to 96 Green Acres Dr in Leicester. This home features 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths with an open kitchen and dining area. For convenience, the washer is housed in the hall at the back door. The expansive .62-acre lot offers plenty of space for a garden, a fenced area, play or the addition of a garage. Trees along the rear of the property ensure significant privacy. A 2 car carport, and additional parking space are located on the side and in the back of the property. And a shed provides storage and holds lawn equipment. A short 15-20 minutes to a grocery store, coffee shop and restaurants. Check this one out before it's gone. Highest and best due by 5pm Saturday, April 18.

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Basic Information

Status:Under Contract - No Show
MLS#:4367398
Price:$135,000
SqFt:840
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:2 full
Acreage:0.62
Year Built:1996
Type:Single Family Residence

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Listing courtesy of: Patton Allen Real Estate LLC - shannontaylorrealtorwnc@gmail.com

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Data updated April 21, 2026.

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