For Sale $335,000
Welcome to your serene mountain getaway at 1226 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC! This beautifully updated home throughout offers the perfect blend of modern living and quiet country charm on a sprawling 1.5 acres. Step inside to enjoy a fully updated kitchen and beautifully updated bathrooms featuring sleek, modern finishes. Nestled on a spacious, private lot, the property is perfectly situated to ensure absolutely no road noise from Newfound Rd. The outdoor space is equally impressive, featuring a classic covered front porch to unwind on, a handy detached shed for storage, and a secure fenced-in area next to the house that is ideal for pets, gardening, or play. Best of all, you can experience this peaceful country lifestyle while remaining less than 20 minutes to Asheville's vibrant downtown dining, shopping, and art scene. This turn-key Leicester gem is the quiet escape you've been looking for without sacrificing city convenience!
Fire Pit
Attic Other, Open Floorplan
| List Price: | $335,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 908 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4404463 |
| Subdivision: | Spring Hill |
| Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Lot Description: | Private |
| Year Built: | 1969 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Leicester/Eblen |
| Middle: | Clyde A Erwin |
| High: | Clyde A Erwin |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 07-22-2026 | Listed | $335,000 | $369 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Vance Elementary | 8 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Francine Delany New School for Children | 8 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
| Invest Collegiate (Buncombe) | 9 miles | KG-06 | 8 |
| Hall Fletcher Elementary | 9 miles | PK-05 | 2 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | 10 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 1226 Newfound Road, Leicester NC | 0 mi | $335,000 | days | |
| 315 Morgan Branch Road, Leicester NC | 1 mi | $535,000 | days | |
| 263 Morgan Branch Road, Leicester NC | 1.1 mi | $675,000 | days |
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| Street Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Property Details |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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1226 Newfound Road, Leicester NC is a 908 ft2 on a 1.500 acres Private Estate lot. This is for $335,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths, and was built in 1969.
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