For Sale $415,000
Surrounded by the rolling beauty of Leicester, 2 Watsell Dr is a thoughtfully designed 2023-built home blending modern comfort with warm, inviting style in a serene mountain setting. The open-concept layout welcomes you with soaring ceilings, natural light, and a seamless flow that makes everyday living feel effortless and connected. At the heart of the home, the kitchen is designed to impress and function beautifully, featuring stainless steel appliances, a ceramic backsplash, brushed nickel hardware, and a charming pantry with a barn door that adds both character and smart storage. The living room carries that same intentional design with a shiplap accent wall creating a cozy focal point. Throughout, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring provides a rich, durable foundation that ties each room together. The private primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with a spa-like ensuite featuring a soaker tub, beautifully tiled shower, and double vanity. Both bathrooms carry that elevated feel, each with double vanities. A large laundry room adds even more practicality, and two additional oversized bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Outside, 1.75 private acres with mountain views offer the perfect balance of usable space and privacy. A spacious covered 12x20 back deck creates the ideal setting for relaxing mornings, outdoor dining, or entertaining. A 13x32 outbuilding provides excellent space for storage, hobbies, a workshop, or recreation. Whether you envision starting a garden, expanding in the future, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the countryside, this home is a rare blend of thoughtful design, comfort, and outdoor living potential.
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| List Price: | $415,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1568 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway |
| MLS Number: | CAR4384323 |
| Subdivision: | Highland Hills |
| Style: | Modern, Ranch |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared, Private, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded |
| Year Built: | 2023 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Leicester/Eblen |
| Middle: | Clyde A Erwin |
| High: | Clyde A Erwin |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 09-15-2026 | Price Decrease | $415,000-3.49% | $265 |
| 08-13-2026 | Price Decrease | $430,000-3.95% | $275 |
| 07-21-2026 | Price Decrease | $447,700-1.54% | $286 |
| 06-28-2026 | Price Decrease | $454,700-2.22% | $290 |
| 06-06-2026 | Listed | $465,000 | $297 |
| 10-13-2025 | Under Contract | $199,900-7.02% | $128 |
| 07-27-2025 | Listed | $215,000 | $138 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Vance Elementary | 10 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 2 Watsell Drive, Leicester NC | 0 mi | $415,000 | days | |
| 24 Chapel Hill Lane, Leicester NC | 0.1 mi | $1,295,000 | days | |
| 335 Icenhower Road, Leicester NC | 0.2 mi | $424,000 | days | |
| 31 Trent Drive, Leicester NC | 0.5 mi | $305,000 | days | |
| 56 Gudger Road, Leicester NC | 0.5 mi | $544,000 | days | |
| 99 Colton Drive, Leicester NC | 0.5 mi | $270,000 | 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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2 Watsell Drive, Leicester NC is a 1568 ft2 on a 1.750 acres lot. This is for $415,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 2023.
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