
Residential Land with Home for Sale in Leicester, North Carolina
198 Brooks Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
This unique homestead offers a rare blend of comfortable living, income potential, and truly distinctive outdoor amenities over almost 9 acres. Inside the main house, designed for both everyday living and entertaining, you will find numerous updates throughout the 3,235 square feet dwelling. The heart of the house, a modern kitchen, features an 8-foot center island, custom cabinets, and quartz countertops. The large primary bedroom includes a completely remodeled bathroom that features marble throughout, a custom-made vanity, a large soaking tub, and a roomy walk-in shower. Step outside from one of four doors to the new, expanded Trex back deck and enjoy sweeping views-an ideal setting for watching the sunrise with your morning coffee or evening gatherings. Downstairs, you will find a dedicated professional workshop-ideal for serious projects, hobbies, or a home-based business. The grounds are equally impressive, featuring a large fenced area perfect for pups, along with an extraordinary conifer garden that serves as a designated reference site with over 200 species. Adding to the property's one-of-a-kind appeal, you'll find a stocked pond, a barn that is ready for chickens, and a disc-golf course that winds over the creeks and through the woods. The property features hiking trails throughout, including one that leads to the top of a ridge offering expansive views and camping opportunities. Enjoy apples and blueberries grown on this secluded property while watching ducks on the pond. A separate, updated 1-bedroom apartment adds outstanding flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or potential rental income. Only 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, this truly unique property, offering space, privacy, versatility, and unforgettable outdoor features, making it a property you must see to appreciate.
Location
- Street address
- 198 Brooks Branch Rd
- County
- Buncombe County
- Elevation
- 2,361 feet
Directions
GPS Works! From Asheville: 240 West to Patton Ave. Turn Right on New Leicester Hwy. Turn left on Newfound Rd. 5 miles to Right on Brooks Branch Rd. .8 miles to 198 Brooks Branch on the left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 8.54 acres
- Zoning
- OU
- MLS #
- CMLS 4342516
- Posted
Parcels
- 8689-99-0595-00000
Legal description
DEED DATE:01/27/2016 DEED:5392-1348 SUBDIV:JORDAN T JACK PLAT:0PVT-0SVY
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Zoning
- Ou
- Franchise
- Independent
Lot
- Features
- Hilly, Pond(s), Private, Views, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Pool
- Deck, Porch
- Features
- Fire Pit
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Basement
- Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access, Walk-Up Access
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Composition
Interior
- Room Count
- 10
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-In Features, Drop Zone, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | New listing | $960,000 | — | CMLS |






































