16 Kinsale Drive, Leicester NC
- 3 Bed
- 2 Bath
- 1581 ft2
- 0.6 ac
For Sale $449,000
Remarks:
Enjoy the perfect balance of mountain tranquility and city convenience in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the established Kinsale Ridge community, located just minutes from downtown Asheville. Positioned to capture beautiful long-range mountain views, this property offers peaceful living with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Inside, the inviting floor plan features hardwood floors throughout and a comfortable living room anchored by a gas log fireplace. The kitchen is well-equipped with ample cabinetry, a new stainless-steel refrigerator, and a welcoming breakfast nook, flowing seamlessly into the dining area for easy everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite provides a private retreat with an ensuite bath, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. A standout feature of this home is the full, unfinished basement with an open layout and no interior obstructions—offering exceptional potential for a secondary living space, home gym, workshop, or studio. With its own garage door and exterior entrance, the basement presents a rare opportunity for future rental or Airbnb potential. Enjoy the outdoors from both the front and rear porches, overlooking a spacious half-acre lot with a gentle rolling slope and mountain views. This move-in ready home also offers peace of mind with major systems—including the roof—less than three years old. Located in the desirable Leicester area of Buncombe County, this property offers quiet mountain living just minutes from the energy and culture of Asheville. Schedule your showing today and discover the potential this mountain-view home has to offer.
Exterior Features:
Fire Pit
General Information:
| List Price: | $449,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1581 sqft |
| Parking: | Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front |
| MLS Number: | CAR4340281 |
| Subdivision: | Kinsale Ridge |
| Style: | Traditional |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared |
| Year Built: | 2002 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
Assigned Schools:
| Elementary: | Leicester/Eblen |
| Middle: | Clyde A Erwin |
| High: | Clyde A Erwin |
Price & Sales History
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 03-31-2026 | Listed | $450,000 | $285 |
Nearby Schools
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Vance Elementary | 6 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Francine Delany New School for Children | 7 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | 7 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Hall Fletcher Elementary | 7 miles | PK-05 | 2 |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | 7 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Claxton Elementary | 7 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
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Properties For Sale Nearby
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 16 Kinsale Drive, Leicester NC | 0 mi | $449,000 | days | |
| 54 Mountain Shadows Drive, Leicester NC | 0.6 mi | $1,650,000 | days | |
| 186 Brookshire Road, Leicester NC | 0.7 mi | $419,500 | days | |
| 6, 8, 12 Jackson Cove Road, Leicester NC | 1.2 mi | $1,500,000 | days | |
| 8 Jackson Cove Road, Leicester NC | 1.2 mi | $400,000 | days | |
| 12 Jackson Cove Road, Leicester NC | 1.2 mi | $400,000 | days |
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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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Property Listing Information
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16 Kinsale Drive, Leicester NC is a 1581 ft2 on a 0.550 acres lot. This is for $449,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 2002.
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