For Sale $577,000
Welcome to your private country retreat! Nestled on 3 beautifully maintained acres, this charming 2-story homestead/hobby farm country style well loved home offers the ease of main floor living with the perfect blend of comfort and functionality, plus plentiful storage throughout. The very clean 3-stall horse barn and fully enclosed chicken coop make it ideal for animal lovers. Enjoy a perfectly manicured yard, fenced backyard, and cozy fire pit—perfect for relaxing evenings under the stars. A durable TimberTech deck is ready to support your future hot tub oasis. Recently paved driveway and a 50-amp outlet ready for your electric vehicle add modern convenience. Inside, all appliances and drapery convey, along with the peace of mind of an emergency generator and a furnace replaced in 2026. Conveniently located near Asheville and Waynesville, and just 30–40 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this property offers both accessibility and adventure right at your doorstep.
Rainwater Catchment, Other - See Remarks
Attic Walk In, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
| List Price: | $577,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1631 sqft |
| Parking: | Detached Carport, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks |
| MLS Number: | CAR4369223 |
| Subdivision: | none |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Cleared, Green Area, Private, Rolling Slope |
| Year Built: | 1976 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Leicester/Eblen |
| Middle: | Clyde A Erwin |
| High: | Clyde A Erwin |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 05-29-2026 | Listed | $577,000 | $354 |
| 12-18-2025 | Price Decrease | $218,000-0.91% | $134 |
| 12-17-2025 | Price Decrease | $220,000-1.79% | $135 |
| 09-12-2025 | Price Decrease | $224,000-0.40% | $138 |
| 08-19-2025 | Price Decrease | $224,900-1.79% | $138 |
| 07-16-2025 | Listed | $229,000 | $141 |
These schools are only nearby your property search, you must confirm exact assigned schools.
| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | 9 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Vance Elementary | 9 miles | KG-05 | 9 |
| Francine Delany New School for Children | 10 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | 10 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Claxton Elementary | 10 miles | KG-05 | 6 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 444 Martin Branch Road, Leicester NC | 0 mi | $577,000 | days | |
| 52 Will Smith Lane, Leicester NC | 0.5 mi | $799,000 | days | |
| 99 Timber Ridge Circle, Leicester NC | 0.7 mi | $1,100,000 | days | |
| 432 Turkey Creek Road, Leicester NC | 1 mi | $765,000 | days | |
| 6 Sunrise Valley, Leicester NC | 1 mi | $775,000 | days | |
| 17 King Drive, Leicester NC | 1.1 mi | $199,900 | 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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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
444 Martin Branch Road, Leicester NC is a 1631 ft2 on a 2.970 acres lot. This is for $577,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1976.
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