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.
Vacant landProperty Type
41 acresLot Size
$24,300Price/Acres
Listed by Jennifer Breslin• Realty ONE Group Pivot Hendersonville
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Last updated by owner on May 12, 2025.
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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.
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Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
General retail
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Housing-Single unit
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Warehouse
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Office
Jun 23, 2022 • Final
Residential new single family site built home
New construction
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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9 days above 94° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Leicester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 411 Big Sandy Mush Rd
$888,890
$107K under list price of $996K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $1.1M.