Adorable bungalow in the heart of the Newfound community of Leicester. Easy access into Haywood or Buncombe Co. Enjoy your own personal farmstead with creek front access; however, not in a flood zone. Full sun ideal for plantings and gardening. Fully fenced in yard perfect for the family pet. Newly rebuilt covered front porch. Additional Outbuilding/shed for storage. Upper pad across the creek perfect for sitting back and enjoying sunsets or a nice outdoor fire. This cozy home lives large with it open floor concept. Enjoy all Leicester has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Putnam• Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
Bought with Rebecca Rice• French Broad Real Estate Co.
Enjoy the privacy and quiet environment of farms, forest, and mountain views--still only 14 minutes to Patton. This wonderful home is on 1.4 pastoral acres and has been completely remodeled from the ground up--see Features in attachment file. A must see! Extra Building Lot Included. Owner-broker
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM533185
May 16, 2013
Sold
$35,000
$34/sq ft
Apr 24, 2013
Delisted
—
Feb 18, 2013
Listed
$39,900
$38/sq ft
+2
Lots of potential with this Leicester home. Nice wooded acreage tract on Newfound Rd. Prequal or Proof of Funds required with all offers. Sellers/Agents make no representations. Buyers/Agents advised to verify all info and perform all inspections. Info taken from tax record. Home sold AS IS.
Public Records
Jul 16, 1992
Sold
$39,500
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,141 (+4.4%)
$27,600 + $138,500
$166,100
2024
$1,093 (+3.1%)
$27,600 + $138,500
$166,100
2023
$1,060 (+1.6%)
$42,600 + $123,500
$166,100
2022
$1,044 (+7.2%)
$42,600 + $123,500
$166,100
2021
$973 (+11.6%)
$42,600 + $123,500
$166,100
2020
$872
$42,600 + $112,300
$154,900
2019
$872
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2018
$872 (−1.5%)
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2017
$885 (+1.7%)
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2016
$871
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2015
$871 (+4.2%)
$33,100 + $84,000
$117,100
2014
$836
$33,100 + $84,000
$117,100
Tax history for 1503 Newfound Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,141 (+4.4%)
$27,600 + $138,500
$166,100
2024
$1,093 (+3.1%)
$27,600 + $138,500
$166,100
2023
$1,060 (+1.6%)
$42,600 + $123,500
$166,100
2022
$1,044 (+7.2%)
$42,600 + $123,500
$166,100
2021
$973 (+11.6%)
$42,600 + $123,500
$166,100
2020
$872
$42,600 + $112,300
$154,900
2019
$872
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2018
$872 (−1.5%)
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2017
$885 (+1.7%)
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2016
$871
$33,100 + $97,300
$130,400
2015
$871 (+4.2%)
$33,100 + $84,000
$117,100
2014
$836
$33,100 + $84,000
$117,100
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
868839356800000
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
Apr 30, 2013 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Exterior Features: Fence, Outbuilding(s)
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 1.4
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: OU
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Take I-240 to New Leicester Hwy. Drive on New Leicester Hwy for 11.5 miles. Take a left onto Newfound Rd and follow for 7.1 miles. 1503 Newfound Rd will be on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Buncombe County
APN: 868839356800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1044
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1044
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1044
Foundation Details: Basement, Block
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
Leicester Elementary
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° expected this year, 22 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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Historical weather
Leicester, NC • 28748
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$279,000 – $337,000
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