Welcome to your private country retreat! Nestled on 3 beautifully maintained acres, this charming country-style home offers the ease of main-floor living with the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and plentiful storage throughout. At the heart of the home, a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning and vented fireplace creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, providing ample heat for much of the home.
Outside, enjoy a well-manicured yard with a variety of flora, fenced backyard, and a cozy fire pit—ideal for relaxing under the stars. A durable TimberTech deck is ready for your future hot tub oasis, while the recently fully-paved driveway and 50-amp outlet for an electric vehicle add modern convenience. LeafGuard gutters help minimize maintenance, and re-grading is currently underway beyond the backyard fencing to enhance drainage and provide added peace of mind during inclement weather.
As an added bonus, the property includes a clean 2-stall horse barn and a fully enclosed chicken coop, making it an ideal setup for mini-farmers, equestrian enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a true country or homesteader’s lifestyle.
Inside, all appliances and drapery convey, along with the added security of an emergency generator. A brand new furnace was installed in March of 2026, the roof was replaced in 2019, and the home has been lovingly maintained throughout.
Conveniently located near Asheville and Waynesville, and just 30–40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, this property offers the perfect balance of accessibility, privacy, and outdoor adventure.
Active
Price cut: $1K (6/12)
$576,000
444 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
3beds
2,313sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,384/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
2.97 Acres Lot
$557,800 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recently fully-paved drivewayFenced backyardEase of main-floor livingDurable timbertech deckPlentiful storage throughoutFully enclosed chicken coopWarm and inviting atmosphere
- 112 days |
- 248 |
- 8 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Johnson lisa.johnson@howardhannatate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4369223
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Walk-In
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,313
- Total interior livable area: 2,313 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,313
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Parking Space(s), Other - See Remarks
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rainwater Catchment, Other - See Remarks
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 2.97 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Green Area, Private, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 970234135600000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other - See Remarks
- Horse amenities: Barn, Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Mitigation System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,127
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 112 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$557,800
$530,000 - $586,000
$2,327/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $576,000-0.2%$249/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $577,000-4.6%$249/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $605,000+163%$262/sqft |
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| 3/31/2015 | Sold | $230,000-3.6%$99/sqft |
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| 11/18/2014 | Price change | $238,6000%$103/sqft |
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| 11/12/2014 | Price change | $238,7000%$103/sqft |
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| 11/4/2014 | Price change | $238,8000%$103/sqft |
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| 10/28/2014 | Price change | $238,9000%$103/sqft |
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| 7/17/2014 | Price change | $239,000-0.6%$103/sqft |
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| 6/20/2014 | Price change | $240,500-1%$104/sqft |
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| 2/25/2014 | Price change | $242,900-2.8%$105/sqft |
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| 8/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $250,000$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,127 +4.4% | $309,600 |
| 2024 | $2,037 +3.1% | $309,600 |
| 2023 | $1,976 +1.6% | $309,600 |
| 2022 | $1,945 | $309,600 |
| 2021 | $1,945 +20.7% | $309,600 +28.5% |
| 2020 | $1,612 | $240,900 |
| 2019 | $1,612 | $240,900 |
| 2018 | $1,612 +6.4% | $240,900 +18.3% |
| 2017 | $1,515 -0.3% | $203,600 |
| 2016 | $1,519 +0.3% | $203,600 |
| 2015 | $1,515 +3.9% | $203,600 |
| 2014 | $1,458 | $203,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $203,600 -8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $222,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $222,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $222,700 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $230,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $230,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $230,800 +29.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $178,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $178,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $178,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $178,700 +14.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $156,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $156,600 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leicester ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Clyde A Erwin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 2/10Clyde A Erwin HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 6 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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