Welcome to your fully furnished mountain escape — where every detail feels intentional, inspired, and ready for you. Perched in the secluded Moores Valley enclave, this custom-built, fully furnished home delivers the kind of effortless mountain lifestyle most only dream about. Step inside and you’ll instantly feel it — a blend of style, comfort, and soul. With 4 bedrooms (including two primary suites, one on each level) and 3.5 baths, this spacious retreat is filled with artful design, curated furnishings, and every detail you need to simply arrive and exhale. Whether you’re looking for a move-in ready home, a weekend getaway, or a profitable short-term rental, this property answers with a confident “yes.” Outside, the picturesque deck opens to panoramic mountain views that remind you why you chose Asheville. Sip your morning coffee in peace, entertain under the stars, or just let the quiet work its magic. And when adventure calls? You’re minutes from West Asheville’s vibrant scene, Downtown Asheville’s culture, and the charm of Weaverville — with easy access to I-40 and I-26 for wherever life takes you next. Turnkey. Beautifully maintained. Designed for living well. This is mountain life, elevated.
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$675,000
85 Balsamwood Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
4beds
2,297sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
1.02 Acres Lot
$672,800 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$3,177 Estimated rent
Home value
$672,800
$619,000 - $727,000
$3,177/mo
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Listing Provided by:
Bill DeVore billdevore@kw.com,
Keller Williams Professionals
Bought with:
Tyler Coon
EXP Realty LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4332398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom half
- Level: Upper
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Dining area
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,297
- Total interior livable area: 2,297 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,297
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
Lot
- Size: 1.02 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 960949265300000
- Zoning: OU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Arts and Crafts,Bungalow,Cabin,Circular
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optics, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Clubhouse, Gated
Location
- Region: Leicester
- Subdivision: Moores Valley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,100 annually
- Association name: Community Association Mgmt
- Association phone: 828-348-0324
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $675,000$294/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4332398 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000$294/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4332398 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $675,000$294/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4309893 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000+1587.5%$294/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4309893 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2019 | Sold | $40,000$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $40,000-74.4%$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2006 | Sold | $156,500$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,478 +12.7% | $379,500 |
| 2024 | $3,087 +22.4% | $379,500 -4.8% |
| 2023 | $2,523 +1.6% | $398,600 |
| 2022 | $2,483 +69.2% | $398,600 +69.2% |
| 2021 | $1,468 +201.8% | $235,600 +224.1% |
| 2020 | $486 | $72,700 |
| 2019 | $486 -0.7% | $72,700 |
| 2018 | $490 +2.3% | $72,700 |
| 2017 | $479 -9% | $72,700 |
| 2016 | $526 +241.1% | $72,700 |
| 2015 | $154 | $72,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $72,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,700 -51.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $149,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $149,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $149,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $149,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28748
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leicester ElementaryGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Clyde A Erwin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 2/10Clyde A Erwin HighGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 3.5 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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- North Carolina
- Buncombe County
- Leicester
- 28748
- 85 Balsamwood Rd
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