
Land for Sale in Leicester, North Carolina
411 Big Sandy Mush Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
41 Acres | Leicester, NC | 25 Minutes to Asheville | Prepared Build Site With Electric, Septic, Well In Place Finding 41 acres with this kind of flexibility just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville doesn't happen often. Nestled right in the heart of Leicester's scenic Sandy Mush valley, this property brings together everything people love about Western North Carolina land: broad open pastures, mature mountain hardwoods, crisp mountain views, and a fresh running creek. Whether you're dreaming of a private mountain retreat or looking for serious land development potential, this parcel gives you the canvas to bring it to life. Family Compound or Multi-Generational Living: Plenty of space and gentle topography to place multiple homes comfortably. Equestrian Estate: Open acreage ideal for pastures, barns, arenas, and riding trails. Homestead or Mini-Farm: Established cleared areas ready for gardens, livestock, and sustainable living. Luxury Cabin Property or Event Venue: Secluded, scenic pockets tucked into the trees for guest quarters or boutique retreats. A Head Start on Infrastructure You won't be starting completely from scratch; a cleared portion of the land is already equipped with an existing well and septic system. To help you map out the possibilities, our conceptual virtual renderings highlight potential building sites (A1-E), showing how driveways, home placement, and pasture layouts can comfortably fit the topography. If you've been searching for Asheville-area acreage with privacy, usable land, water features, and room to grow, 411 Big Sandy Mush is one you need to walk in person. Call or text today to schedule your private tour! Conceptual renderings illustrate potential uses only; improvements shown do not currently exist. Buyer to verify intended use, subdivision potential, zoning, permitting, utilities, septic capacity, and all local requirements. Additional notes: cattle may be present during showings; owner resides on the front acre, so no drive-bys-contact your agent to schedule; see attachments for community center details. Contact your agent for full details on the tax deferral program, easements, and land-use potential.
Location
- Street address
- 411 Big Sandy Mush Rd
- County
- Buncombe County
- Zip code
- 28748
- Elevation
- 2,218 feet
Directions
The one acre parcel is accessible by the address 411 Big Sandy Mush Rd. The driveway is gravel. The back 40 acres is accessible by School Rd. Drive to the community center driveway, and to the left you will see a gravel road cut out where School Rd. continues. When you come to a gate, open and proceed. Please close and secure gate after showing. AWD not required, but recommended. App such as Land Glide recommended.
Property details
- Acreage
- 41 acres
- Zoning
- OU
- MLS #
- CMLS 4242746
- Posted
Parcels
- 8762716656
Legal description
Metes and Bounds
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Realty ONE Group
Lot
- Features
- Creek Front, Creek/Stream, Pasture, Private, Views, Wooded
Structure
- Water
- Well, Well Needed
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | New listing | $996,300 | — | CMLS |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Listing removed | $984,000 | — | Listing agent |
| June 19, 2025 | Price drop | $984,000 | $12,300 -1.2% | CMLS |
| May 13, 2025 | New listing | $996,300 | — | CMLS |


























