Back on the market! USDA financing fell through on buyer. Spacious, newly updated home with tall ceilings and open floor plan features a beautiful roomy front deck overlooking pasture land and a stream. The quiet setting with very little traffic is terrific plus the state just recently paved the entire road. Nice area to the left of the home includes a utility building and plenty of room with a large yard also. This stylish home has stainless steel appliances, fireplace in the living room, and a split floor plan where the entire master suite is totally separate from the other bedrooms. The drive to and from the house has some of the most beautiful valleys and mountains you'll see in all of the Asheville area. The home has lots of room around it so you don't have to worry about neighbors that are too close! Truly a beautiful home with a wonderful deck to enjoy the scenery.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janet Nichols• High Vistas Realty
Contact: janetsnichols@gmail.com
Bought with Jolene Puffer• JP Real Estate and Consulting
Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath home offers country living and only 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville. Open floorplan and move in condition make this house a steal at this price. Below Tax Value of $152,100. An amazing deal. $1500 seller paid closing costs incentive to buyer if acceptable offer by 2/31/2016. Septic on file unclear if 2 or 3 bedroom septic.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM552658
Apr 22, 2014
Sold
$125,000
$68/sq ft
Apr 22, 2014
Sold
$125,000
$68/sq ft
Feb 27, 2014
Delisted
—
Dec 5, 2013
Listed
$121,000
$66/sq ft
+18
Privacy and Convenience! This spacious 3 bed 2 bath home in Leicester offers all the privacy of country living while still being less than 20 minutes to Downtown and West Asheville. Enjoy taking a stroll down the quiet street, working in the garden, or simply kick back by the fire on those cool mountain evenings. This roomy home offers space for everyone. Call for a showing today!
Public Records
Oct 21, 2009
Sold
$119,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 2000
Sold
$73,000
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 1996
Sold
$53,500
$29/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1985
Sold
$12,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,420 (+4.4%)
$12,000 + $194,700
$206,700
2024
$1,360 (+3.1%)
$12,000 + $194,700
$206,700
2023
$1,319 (+1.6%)
$27,000 + $179,700
$206,700
2022
$1,299 (+39.6%)
$27,000 + $179,700
$206,700
2021
$931 (+7.9%)
$27,000 + $179,700
$206,700
2020
$862
$27,000 + $121,100
$148,100
2019
$862
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2018
$862 (−1.5%)
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2017
$875 (−22.6%)
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2016
$1,131
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2015
$1,131 (+4.2%)
$27,000 + $125,100
$152,100
2014
$1,085
$27,000 + $125,100
$152,100
Tax history for 117 Sandy River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,420 (+4.4%)
$12,000 + $194,700
$206,700
2024
$1,360 (+3.1%)
$12,000 + $194,700
$206,700
2023
$1,319 (+1.6%)
$27,000 + $179,700
$206,700
2022
$1,299 (+39.6%)
$27,000 + $179,700
$206,700
2021
$931 (+7.9%)
$27,000 + $179,700
$206,700
2020
$862
$27,000 + $121,100
$148,100
2019
$862
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2018
$862 (−1.5%)
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2017
$875 (−22.6%)
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2016
$1,131
$27,000 + $101,900
$128,900
2015
$1,131 (+4.2%)
$27,000 + $125,100
$152,100
2014
$1,085
$27,000 + $125,100
$152,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
2008
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Buncombe County
APN
878143784700000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
OU
Open Use District
The OU Open Use District is established as a district in which all uses are allowed by right, except for certain uses that are regulated as conditional uses so as to ensure that neighborhood impact is mitigated. Additionally, those uses which are specific to the Airport Industry District (AI) are excluded from the OU Open Use District. The neighborhood impact from conditional uses will be mitigated through the use of minimum specific site standards combined with general standards which provide the flexibility to impose a higher level of specific site standards dependent upon the degree of neighborhood impact. No zoning permit shall be required for permitted uses in the OU Open Use District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Jul 27, 2023 • Final
Residential combo
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 0
Parking Features: Parking Space(s)
Other Parking: (Parking Spaces: 3)
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Interior Features: Garden Tub, Split Bedroom
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Off Frame Modular
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
Roof: Shingle, Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Modular Home
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits
Zoning: OU
Zoning Specification: OU
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Area: 0.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Middle Or Junior High School: Clyde A Erwin
High School: Clyde A Erwin
Location Information
Directions: From Patton Avenue in West Asheville turn on New Leicester Hwy, go approx 9.9 miles, turn left on S. Turkey Creek Rd for approx 1.6 miles, then turn right on Sandy River Rd for .6 miles & the house is on the right, 117 Sandy River Rd.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Buncombe County
APN: 878143784700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1840
Living Area: 1840
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,840
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1840
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1840
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors
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Schools
Leicester Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
6/10
Clyde A Erwin High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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