79 Bear Creek Hills Dr, Leicester, NC, 28748
About This Home
Experience the sunrise enveloping your home from the comfort of your kitchen table in this stunning modern farmhouse. Situated on nearly three quarters of an acre with gorgeous mountain views, this beautifully updated property features new appliances, new hardwood floors, and soaring high ceilings that enhance the home's open and airy feel. Abundant natural light fills every room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The expansive lot offers ample space to entertain, or to soak in peaceful surroundings. Take advantage of the opportunity to own a move-in-ready home that perfectly blends modern updates with space, light, and views. Nestled in the heart of Leicester, just twenty minutes from downtown Asheville.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Vinyl
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Microwave
- Laundry features: Mud Room,Main Level
Bathroom Full
- Level: Upper
Bathroom Full
- Level: Main
Bathroom Half
- Level: Main
Bedroom S
- Level: Upper
Bedroom S
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Upper
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,787
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,787
- Total interior livable area: 2,787 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 971108875400000
- Zoning: OU
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck,Front Porch,Porch,Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Lot size: 0.73 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Cul-De-Sac,Orchard(s),Views
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage,Garage on Main Level
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Wildfire
- Winter Weather
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 | $3,413 | $40,956 |
| Home Insurance * | $186 | $2,232 |
| Property Taxes | $385 | $4,620 |
| Electricity | $259 | $3,114 |
| Total | $4,243 | $50,916 |
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
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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)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | Price change | $685,000 |
| 2026-02-24 | Price change | $710,000 |
| 2026-02-03 | Listed for sale | $720,000 |
| 2016-09-28 | Sold | $344,500 |
| 2016-08-11 | Pending sale | $359,000 |
| 2016-05-17 | Listed for sale | $359,000 |
| 2012-09-11 | Listing removed | $349,900 |
| 2012-07-12 | Listed for sale | $349,900 |
| 2009-07-19 | Listing removed | $374,900 |
| 2009-04-26 | Price change | $374,900 |
| 2008-05-16 | Price change | $389,000 |
| 2008-03-14 | Listed for sale | $398,000 |
| 2006-05-10 | Sold | $50,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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