Get ready to fall in love with this three bedroom, two bath countryside home! Tucked among a garden collector’s paradise of vibrant blooms and fruit trees, this home offers a short drive to Asheville with the country lifestyle. Inside the open layout living room with cathedral ceilings is filled with natural light and perfect for gathering, a cheerful kitchen that is ready for cooking your fresh summer meals, and three comfy bedrooms ready to be slept in. This move in ready home is priced right and ready to sell! *Seller will be keeping a small group of choice perennials
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$380,000
162 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
3beds
1,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.6 Acres Lot
$369,800 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,101 Estimated rent
Home value
$369,800
$340,000 - $403,000
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Countryside homeNatural lightCheerful kitchenCathedral ceilingsComfy bedrooms
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Listed by:
Rachael Finley rachaelgiesenschlag@gmail.com,
Carolina Mountain Sales
Bought with:
Rachel Acker
Nest Realty Asheville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4279270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Main Level
Features
- Attic Other, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry,French Drain,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Attic: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,364
- Total interior livable area: 1,364 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,364
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Level, Paved
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 970118216500000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Traditional,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $237,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,630
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Seller to retain choice perennials
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $380,000-1.3%$279/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4279270 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2025 | Pending sale | $385,000$282/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4279270 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $385,000-0.8%$282/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4279270 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $388,000+6.6%$284/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4279270 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2022 | Sold | $364,000+1.4%$267/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3851751 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2022 | Contingent | $359,000$263/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3851751 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $359,000+117.6%$263/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3851751 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2006 | Sold | $165,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,630 +4.4% | $237,300 |
| 2024 | $1,561 +1.2% | $237,300 -1.9% |
| 2023 | $1,543 +12% | $241,800 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $1,378 | $219,300 |
| 2021 | $1,378 +19.8% | $219,300 +27.6% |
| 2020 | $1,150 | $171,900 |
| 2019 | $1,150 | $171,900 |
| 2018 | $1,150 | $171,900 +13.7% |
| 2017 | $1,150 -1.5% | $151,200 |
| 2016 | $1,167 +3.8% | $151,200 |
| 2015 | $1,125 +4.2% | $151,200 |
| 2014 | $1,080 | $151,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $151,200 -7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $162,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $162,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $162,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $162,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $162,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28748
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leicester ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Clyde A Erwin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 2/10Clyde A Erwin HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
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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