Homesteading at its finest in this green built home & separate cottage in the beautiful & desirable Sandy Mush community! Every aspect has been thoughtfully designed & sited to take in the natural beauty of its surroundings, while taking advantage of active & passive solar. The open concept, timber framed main home is constructed of AAC, features concrete floors w/radiant heat, custom woodwork throughout, separate entrances, & multiple spaces for outdoor living. Enjoy gorgeous views from both main home & the covered porch of the open floor plan cottage, which has been utilized as a lucrative rental, guest space, & studio! Situated on 10.77 acres & surrounded by conservancy land, this property has it ALL! featuring unspoiled forests, a beautiful organic garden, mature fruiting plants, spring fed pond, underground rainwater catchment system, wired outbuilding, chicken coop, & much more. See attached feature sheet for more details. *NO drive-by's, cannot be seen from the road!* APPT. ONLY
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$818,350
59 Morel Xing, Leicester, NC 28748
4beds
2,911sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
10.77 Acres Lot
$911,600 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$3,142 Estimated rent
Home value
$911,600
$857,000 - $966,000
$3,142/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Jason Morgan brokerjasonmorgan@gmail.com,
Century 21 Connected
Bought with:
Melissa Zerbarini
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4044300
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Active Solar, Ductless, Passive Solar, Propane, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Total Primary Heated Living Area: 2490
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has basement: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,451
- Total interior livable area: 2,911 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,451
- Finished area below ground: 1,039
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Two or More Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Rainwater Catchment
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
- Waterfront features: Pond, Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 10.77 Acres
- Features: Orchard(s), Hilly, Pond(s), Private, Sloped, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 876172985900000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Other
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
- Construction elements: Concrete Construction
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Subdivision: none
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Listing removed | $1,450 |
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| 1/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,450+11.6% |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listing removed | $1,299 |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $1,299-18.8% |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $1,599-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2023 | Sold | $818,350-0.8%$281/sqft |
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| 7/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $825,000+57.1%$283/sqft |
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| 5/19/2020 | Sold | $525,000-8.2%$180/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3543522 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2020 | Pending sale | $572,000$196/sqft |
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| 3/5/2020 | Price change | $572,000-0.2%$196/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Price change | $573,000-0.2%$197/sqft |
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| 1/6/2020 | Price change | $574,000-0.2%$197/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $575,000$198/sqft |
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| 11/30/2019 | Pending sale | $575,000$198/sqft |
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| 11/12/2019 | Price change | $575,000-1.7%$198/sqft |
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| 8/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $585,000$201/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,780 +4.4% | $550,300 |
| 2024 | $3,620 +0.2% | $550,300 -2.8% |
| 2023 | $3,612 +1.6% | $565,900 |
| 2022 | $3,556 | $565,900 |
| 2021 | $3,556 +61.6% | $565,900 +72.1% |
| 2020 | $2,200 | $328,900 |
| 2019 | $2,200 | $328,900 |
| 2018 | $2,200 | $328,900 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $2,200 -1.5% | $323,900 |
| 2016 | $2,233 -7.3% | $323,900 |
| 2015 | $2,410 +4.2% | $323,900 |
| 2014 | $2,313 | $323,900 +7% |
| 2013 | -- | $302,800 +40.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $215,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $215,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $215,800 +303.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,500 |
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Neighborhood: 28748
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leicester ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.9 mi
- 6/10Clyde A Erwin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 10.4 mi
- 2/10Clyde A Erwin HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 10.7 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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