Thoughtfully restored 1890s farmhouse on 7.5 private acres in the Sandy Mush area, blending timeless character with modern comfort. Extensive updates include modern plumbing, electrical, HVAC, high-efficiency foam insulation, insulated windows, and a whole-house generator while preserving the home’s original charm and craftsmanship. Interior details feature heart pine and oak floors, beadboard walls, and classic bullseye trim throughout. Great storage for an historic farmhouse with two walk-in closets and a large functional insulated climate controlled attic.
The property offers an exceptional combination of open pasture and mature forest land with natural springs, multiple creeks, beautiful long-range views, and several additional building sites. Ideal for multiple types of agriculture, livestock, equestrian use, or future expansion. Improvements include two pole barns, a hay/tobacco barn, sauna/spa building, detached 2-car garage with private guest quarters, and ample space for farming, recreation, or a family compound. 300 Foot well dug in 2018 +/ Quietly tucked away on a peaceful dead-end road, this unique farm offers privacy, functionality, and bucolic Western North Carolina living at its finest. No Drive-bys please
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$1,100,000
741A Morrow Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
3beds
1,987sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
7.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$554/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern plumbingBeadboard wallsClassic bullseye trim throughoutBeautiful long-range viewsNatural springsMultiple creeksTwo pole barns
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Greg Palombi gp@realasheville.net,
Asheville Real Estate Network
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4383543
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Mud Room, Inside, Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Other
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove, Other - See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,987
- Total interior livable area: 1,987 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,987
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Sauna
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
- Waterfront features: None, Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 7.5 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Living quarters
- Secondary features: Guest House,Separate Living Quarters,Upper Level Garage
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 8783063809
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $554/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $796,840
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$554/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4383543 Report a problem | ||
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28748
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Brush Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 9.2 mi
- 6/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.1 mi
- 4/10Madison Early College High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brush Creek
- Middle: Madison
- High: Madison
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- North Carolina
- Madison County
- Marshall
- 28748
- 741A Morrow Branch Rd
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