1226 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC, 28748
About This Home
Welcome to your serene mountain getaway at 1226 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC! This beautifully updated home throughout offers the perfect blend of modern living and quiet country charm on a sprawling 1.5 acres. Step inside to enjoy a fully updated kitchen and beautifully updated bathrooms featuring sleek, modern finishes. Nestled on a spacious, private lot, the property is perfectly situated to ensure absolutely no road noise from Newfound Rd. The outdoor space is equally impressive, featuring a classic covered front porch to unwind on, a handy detached shed for storage, and a secure fenced-in area next to the house that is ideal for pets, gardening, or play. Best of all, you can experience this peaceful country lifestyle while remaining less than 20 minutes to Asheville's vibrant downtown dining, shopping, and art scene. This turn-key Leicester gem is the quiet escape you've been looking for without sacrificing city convenience!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space,Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Vinyl
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet,Main Level
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Dining Area
- Level: Main
Features
- Attic Other,Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate
- Attic: Other
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 908
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 908
- Total interior livable area: 908 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Interior Steps
Details
- Parcel number: 868983777600000
- Zoning: OU
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Front Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Lot size: 1.50 Acres
- Features: Private
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Landslide
- Drought
- Hail
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Buncombe County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,693 | $20,316 |
| Home Insurance * | $92 | $1,104 |
| Property Taxes | $191 | $2,292 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,176 | $26,112 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $335,000 |
| 2023-02-17 | Sold | $283,000 |
| 2023-01-04 | Price change | $279,000 |
| 2022-11-15 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2022-09-26 | Price change | $319,000 |
| 2022-09-08 | Listed for sale | $339,000 |
| 2020-08-31 | Sold | $200,000 |
| 2020-06-12 | Listed for sale | $189,000 |
| 2018-12-27 | Sold | $128,607 |
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