What if you could have the space you want, the updates already done, and still be just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville? Set on .71 acre with no HOA, this updated brick ranch offers nearly 1,900 square feet of comfortable main-level living, plus more than 1,500 square feet of unfinished basement space ready for storage, a workshop, gym, recreation space or future plans.
More than $90,000 has been invested during the sellers' ownership, including a new roof, new gutters, extensive interior and exterior painting, new engineered flooring and a beautifully remodeled hall bath taken down to the studs. Hardwood floors extend through the main living areas, bedrooms and hallway, while granite countertops and stainless steel appliances complement the kitchen.
Designed for easier everyday living, the home features a dedicated main-level laundry and an extended walk-in pantry, while the original basement laundry hookups remain in place for added flexibility. A tankless water heater, serviced HVAC, additional electrical improvements and thoughtful updates throughout mean much of the work has already been done.
Outside, the .71-acre property offers something increasingly difficult to find this close to Asheville: a fully fenced backyard with three gates, mature surroundings, room to garden, play or entertain, and dedicated RV or camper parking with a power pole and separate access. The garage provides additional parking and storage.
The basement adds another dimension to the property, with more than 1,500 square feet of unfinished space offering exceptional storage and flexibility for hobbies, a home gym, workshop, recreation area or future expansion.
With no HOA, city water, a generous lot, main-level living, a huge basement, RV parking and substantial improvements already completed, 581 Old Leicester Highway delivers a rare combination of space, flexibility and convenience just minutes from downtown Asheville.
Active
Price cut: $15K (8/27)
$584,900
581 Old Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806
3beds
1,901sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.71 Acres Lot
$568,900 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated brick ranchHuge basementBeautifully remodeled hall bathAdditional electrical improvementsMain-level livingNew engineered flooringGranite countertops
- 14 days
- 1,110
- 102
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jess Bolet boletbroker@gmail.com,
Epique Inc.,
Laura Dahl,
Epique Inc.
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4413183
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
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16' 0" X 14' 0"
Heating
- Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Inside, Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level
Features
- Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,901
- Total interior livable area: 1,901 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,901
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Keypad Entry, RV Access/Parking, Shared Driveway, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Shared Driveway, 2 car Garage, Access to home from the back gate. RV/Camper parking pad in backyard.
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Full,Privacy,Wood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Features: Green Area, Hilly, Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 9720158778
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Full
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
Location
- Region: Asheville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $397,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,768
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$568,900
$540,000 - $597,000
$2,417/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $584,900-2.5%$308/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4413183 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900+21.2%$316/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4413183 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2023 | Sold | $495,000+5.3%$260/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4050707 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2023 | Pending sale | $470,000$247/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4050707 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $470,000+118.6%$247/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4050707 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2020 | Sold | $215,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,768 +6.7% | $397,300 |
| 2024 | $2,593 +52.2% | $397,300 +47.6% |
| 2023 | $1,704 +1.6% | $269,200 |
| 2022 | $1,677 | $269,200 |
| 2021 | $1,677 +7.4% | $269,200 +15.3% |
| 2020 | $1,561 | $233,400 |
| 2019 | $1,561 | $233,400 |
| 2018 | $1,561 +1.5% | $233,400 +17.9% |
| 2017 | $1,538 | $198,000 |
| 2016 | $1,538 +7.3% | $198,000 |
| 2015 | $1,434 +2.8% | $198,000 |
| 2014 | $1,394 | $198,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $198,000 -7.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $215,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $215,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $215,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $215,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $215,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $215,000 +41.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $152,000 |
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Neighborhood: 28806
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Buncombe/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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