Lovely, well-cared for house in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood in the hills of Leicester available for rent. Asheville is only a 20-min drive away and Weaverville is under 15 min. This 1,700 SF house with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths is available as a 6-9 month unfurnished rental beginning September 1 with the possibility to extend on a month-to-month basis after the 6-9 months. Relax and soak up the serene natural setting with a deck overlooking an expansive backyard on over 1.5 acres. There is a small garden space in the backyard, a quiet creek at the back of the property and birdsong galore.
On the main floor you'll find a large master bedroom with en-suite bath, jacuzzi tub and ample closet space. There's an additional bedroom on the main floor and a third bedroom on the lower level (finished basement) with a bathroom on that level also. Note the third bedroom doesn't have a closet in the bedroom, but there's closet space directly outside the bedroom. There are two additional bonus rooms on the lower level (ample storage space), as well as a garage on the lower level. Washer/dryer on main floor.
Utilities included: trash/recycling and lawn maintenance. No water or sewer fees (well and septic onsite). Tenant pays electric and internet.
1-2 small pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis with pet references. $250 non-refundable pet deposit. Max: 4 tenants allowed in this rental.
First month rent, $2350 security deposit and $200 non-refundable cleaning fee due at time of lease-signing. Rental references required. If interested in starting a lease sooner than Sept 1, please inquire.
Note: Pictures show furniture only to give a sense for space in the house, but the rental comes unfurnished.
This property is available as an unfurnished rental available September 1 for a 6-9 month lease. There is a possibility of extending after the lease expires.
Utilities included: trash and lawn maintenance. Water comes from a private well and there's a septic tank, so no sewer fees. Tenant pays for electric and internet.
Cleaning fee: $200
Small pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis with pet references and a $250 non-refundable pet deposit.
No smoking inside the house.
First month's rent plus $2500 security deposit plus $200 non-refundable cleaning fee due at the time of lease signing.
Sold for $430,000
$430,000
18 Benzington Way, Leicester, NC 28748
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
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$416,500 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$2,200 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Heating system: Baseboard, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Sewage not included in rent, Water not included in rent, large backyard
Details
- Parcel number: 971237397100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $2,350
- Application fee: $0
Location
- Region: Leicester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,679
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Date available: 09/01/2025
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $430,000-4.4%$253/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listing removed | $2,350$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Price change | $2,350-6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500+2%$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $450,000-1.5%$265/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $457,000-0.6%$269/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Price change | $459,700-1.3%$270/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Price change | $465,700-2%$274/sqft |
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| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+23.1%$279/sqft |
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| 5/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,450$1/sqft |
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| 4/27/2023 | Sold | $385,777+0.2%$227/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $385,000+84.2%$226/sqft |
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| 11/25/2014 | Sold | $209,000-4.8%$123/sqft |
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| 6/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $219,500+3.5%$129/sqft |
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| 12/31/2009 | Sold | $212,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,679 +4.6% | $217,000 |
| 2024 | $1,605 +2% | $217,000 -0.7% |
| 2023 | $1,574 +9.1% | $218,600 |
| 2022 | $1,443 | $218,600 |
| 2021 | $1,443 +11.6% | $218,600 +18.2% |
| 2020 | $1,292 | $184,900 |
| 2019 | $1,292 | $184,900 |
| 2018 | $1,292 +2.9% | $184,900 +15.5% |
| 2017 | $1,255 | $160,100 |
| 2016 | $1,255 +5.4% | $160,100 -8.5% |
| 2015 | $1,191 -1.5% | $175,000 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $1,210 | $162,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $162,600 +5.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $154,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $154,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $154,700 +518.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28748
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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Leicester
- 28748
- 18 Benzington Way