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!
Active
$335,000
1226 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
2beds
908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
1.5 Acres Lot
$325,800 Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic covered front porchSpacious private lotBeautifully updated home throughoutFully updated kitchen
- 45 days
- 400
- 15
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Listed by:
John Duncan john.sellersolutions@gmail.com,
Seller Solutions
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4404463
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Attic Other, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 908
- Total interior livable area: 908 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 908
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Interior Steps
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Front Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 868983777600000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Spring Hill
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $306,500
- Annual tax amount: $955
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$325,800
$310,000 - $342,000
$1,478/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000+18.4%$369/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4404463 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2023 | Sold | $283,000+1.4%$312/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3901032 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2023 | Price change | $279,000-6.7%$307/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3901032 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2022 | Price change | $299,000-6.3%$329/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3901032 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2022 | Price change | $319,000-5.9%$351/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3901032 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2022 | Listed for sale | $339,000+69.5%$373/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3901032 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2020 | Sold | $200,000+5.8%$220/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3630427 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $189,000+47%$208/sqft |
Source: SECU*RE Inc #3630427 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2018 | Sold | $128,607$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $955 +4.4% | $139,100 |
| 2024 | $915 +3.1% | $139,100 |
| 2023 | $888 +20.4% | $139,100 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $738 | $117,400 |
| 2021 | $738 +12.2% | $117,400 +19.4% |
| 2020 | $658 -0.6% | $98,300 -0.6% |
| 2019 | $662 +23.2% | $98,900 +23.2% |
| 2018 | $537 | $80,300 -11.7% |
| 2017 | $537 -1.5% | $90,900 |
| 2016 | $545 -19.4% | $90,900 |
| 2015 | $676 +4.2% | $90,900 |
| 2014 | $649 | $90,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,900 +6.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $85,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $85,400 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $83,900 +151.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $33,400 |
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Neighborhood: 28748
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Leicester/Eblen
- Middle: Clyde A Erwin
- High: Clyde A Erwin
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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