A true 1978 mountain time capsule in the heart of sought-after Sandy Mush. Set on 2.6 wooded acres with stunning long-range mountain and valley views, 74 Lanzi Ledge feels wonderfully tucked away while still offering the connectivity needed for full-time living.
The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is full of original character, from warm wood-paneled walls and vintage kitchen details to the substantial stone fireplace with raised hearth anchoring the main living space. A wall of windows frames the surrounding landscape, while doors open directly to an expansive covered deck—the kind of place made for morning coffee, summer storms rolling across the mountains, and evenings watching the light change over the valley.
Outside, the property continues to deliver. A spring-fed creek runs through the acreage, alongside a 2-story barn, outdoor shower, and mature woods. Trails meander through the property and lead to a potential second flat building area or space for a garden. The home is served by a private well, with electric and fiber internet through French Broad Electric Membership Corporation, plus a seller-installed roof-mounted solar array. A partially shared driveway leads to the tucked-away homesite.
Whether you preserve its retro mountain character, make it your own over time, or simply enjoy it exactly as it is, this property offers flexibility as a full-time residence, WNC getaway, or potential short-term rental. Properties with acreage, long-range views, privacy, and this much personality rarely come to market in Sandy Mush. Seller financing may be available.
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$279,000
74 Lanzi Ledge Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
2beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2.6 Acres Lot
$282,800 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature woodsSeller-installed roof-mounted solar arrayWarm wood-paneled wallsVintage kitchen detailsOutdoor shower
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katerina Leeger katerina@townandmountain.com,
Town and Mountain Realty
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4423050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9' 9" X 0' 0"
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Linoleum, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Space(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 2.6 Acres
- Features: Private, Wooded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 877114572100000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone Veneer, Wood
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Elevation: 2500 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,085
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Owner Financing
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$282,800
$243,000 - $322,000
$1,508/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+142.6%$242/sqft |
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| 9/7/2012 | Sold | $115,000-8%$100/sqft |
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| 7/25/2012 | Price change | $125,000-16.6%$109/sqft |
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| 5/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $149,900-5.7%$130/sqft |
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| 10/30/2011 | Listing removed | $159,000$138/sqft |
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| 9/24/2011 | Price change | $159,000-10.7%$138/sqft |
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| 5/1/2011 | Listed for sale | $178,000$155/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,085 +16.1% | $157,900 +11.2% |
| 2024 | $934 +3.1% | $142,000 |
| 2023 | $906 +1.6% | $142,000 |
| 2022 | $892 | $142,000 |
| 2021 | $892 +22.7% | $142,000 +30.6% |
| 2020 | $727 | $108,700 |
| 2019 | $727 | $108,700 |
| 2018 | $727 | $108,700 |
| 2017 | $727 -1.5% | $108,700 |
| 2016 | $738 -8.7% | $108,700 |
| 2015 | $809 +4.2% | $108,700 |
| 2014 | $776 | $108,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $108,700 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $109,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $109,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $109,400 |
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