This charming 3 bedroom and one bath cottage with a private country setting has hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen and bath. There is a fireplace with gas logs and an extra room that would be perfect for an office. The yard is gently sloping, partially fenced and has an out building. There is a 2 car carport.
Active
$395,000
45 James Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
3beds
1,308sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
0.45 Acres Lot
$383,200 Zestimate®
$302/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private country settingHardwood floors throughoutOut buildingFireplace with gas logsUpdated kitchen
- 28 days
- 245
- 3
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Ambler scott.ambler@allentate.com,
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Downtown
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4414549
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,308
- Total interior livable area: 1,308 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,308
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 970057107800000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Leicester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $302/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $185,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,295
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$383,200
$364,000 - $402,000
$1,708/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+79.5%$302/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4414549 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Sold | $220,000+108.1%$168/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2012 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Homepath Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2012 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Homepath Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2012 | Sold | $105,709-29.5%$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2011 | Listing removed | $149,900$115/sqft |
Source: Asheville Realty and Associates #479446 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2011 | Listed for sale | $149,900+33.8%$115/sqft |
Source: Asheville Realty & Associates #479446 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2003 | Sold | $112,000$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,295 +6.7% | $185,900 |
| 2024 | $1,213 +3.1% | $185,900 |
| 2023 | $1,177 +1.6% | $185,900 |
| 2022 | $1,158 | $185,900 |
| 2021 | $1,158 +18.1% | $185,900 +26.8% |
| 2020 | $981 | $146,600 |
| 2019 | $981 | $146,600 |
| 2018 | $981 +1.5% | $146,600 +20.7% |
| 2017 | $966 | $121,500 |
| 2016 | $966 +9.8% | $121,500 |
| 2015 | $880 +2.8% | $121,500 |
| 2014 | $855 | $121,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $121,500 -4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $127,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $127,600 +32.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $96,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $96,100 +54.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $62,300 |
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Neighborhood: 28748
Nearby schools
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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