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Off Market Jun 2024 for $640K

$585,976

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,920/mo

•

2,160

sq ft

42 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

About this home

Picturesque Cape Cod/Farmhouse nestled on 2.5 private acres & is bordered by a rushing creek. The dreamy setting has level & rolling land & is everything you have been looking for: privacy, winter MTN views, level sunny green space, mature trees, room to garden & play, & a creek. Let the dreamy covered wraparound porch welcome you home. With quality construction throughout, this home has been meticulously maintained w/ tons of updates. The bright living room has 2-story ceilings, wide plank hrdwd flrs & a gas FP. Enjoy the sounds of the rushing creek from your private deck. The updated kitchen offers plenty of storage & a breakfast nook. Main level primary suite has a renovated bathroom w/ large walk-in shower, dbl vanity & 2 closets. The oversized 2-car garage is perfect for add. storage/workshop. Everything you’ve been looking for ideal country living yet only 10 min to grocery, 25 min. to DT AVL & 15 min to West AVL. Don't miss the Leicester Art Tour & Farm Tours, farmers markets.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

2.51 acresLot Size

$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Eva Hartman • Town and Mountain Realty

Listed by Amy Giles • Town and Mountain Realty

Contact: eva@townandmountain.com

Bought with Sam Rule • Town and Mountain Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4129045

Redfin Estimate

$585,976

$54K since sold in June 2024$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.3% lower than the average sale price ($606K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$659,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,218 sq ft
25 New Morning Pl, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$615,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,566 sq ft
275 Ferguson Dr, Asheville, NC 28806
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$550,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,315 sq ft
44 Goughes Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$574,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,005 sq ft
75 High Valley Estates Dr, Alexander, NC 28701
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$565,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,615 sq ft
216 Reilly Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$674,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,928 sq ft
34 Justice Dr, Leicester, NC 28748

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Market trends in 28748, NC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$469K

$106 MoM

Avg. days on market

68d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Merrell Rd

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4212921

Jan 15, 2025

Listed

$720,000

$333/sq ft

Jan 13, 2025

Coming Soon

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4129045

Jun 20, 2024

Sold

$640,000

$296/sq ft

May 18, 2024

Contingent

—

May 15, 2024

Listed

$635,000

$294/sq ft

May 13, 2024

Coming Soon

$635,000

$294/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 6, 2004

Sold

$244,000

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 18, 1995

Sold

$15,500

$7/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 9, 1992

Sold

$4,000

$2/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,407 (+4.4%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2024

$2,305 (+3.1%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2023

$2,237 (+1.6%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2022

$2,202

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2021

$2,202 (+18.8%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2020

$1,852 (+0.6%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2019

$1,842

$45,400 + $231,500

$276,900

2018

$1,842 (−1.5%)

$45,400 + $229,900

$275,300

2017

$1,869 (+7.7%)

$45,400 + $229,900

$275,300

2016

$1,735

$45,400 + $229,900

$275,300

2015

$1,735 (+4.2%)

$49,600 + $183,700

$233,300

2014

$1,665

$49,600 + $183,700

$233,300

Tax history for 42 Merrell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,407 (+4.4%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2024

$2,305 (+3.1%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2023

$2,237 (+1.6%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2022

$2,202

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2021

$2,202 (+18.8%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2020

$1,852 (+0.6%)

$50,000 + $300,400

$350,400

2019

$1,842

$45,400 + $231,500

$276,900

2018

$1,842 (−1.5%)

$45,400 + $229,900

$275,300

2017

$1,869 (+7.7%)

$45,400 + $229,900

$275,300

2016

$1,735

$45,400 + $229,900

$275,300

2015

$1,735 (+4.2%)

$49,600 + $183,700

$233,300

2014

$1,665

$49,600 + $183,700

$233,300

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.51 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

2,169

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buncombe County

APN

879265522000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

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

Jun 11, 2025 • Active

Residential addition

Addition

Mar 27, 2025 • Final

Residential combo

Install a new mini split system and the associated electrical work in a garage.

Electrical

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: 576
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Third: 0
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 2
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 0
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: Second Living Quarters: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Mud Room, Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Vented, Living Room, Propane

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Floor Furnace, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump

Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Door Features: Insulated Door(s), Storm Door(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Shingle

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
Fencing: Back Yard, Partial

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: None
Zoning Specification: OU

Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Green Area, Level, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
Lot Size Area: 2.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Cable Available

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Representation

HOA Information
Association Name: C Hipwell
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $300
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 300.00

School Information
Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
Middle Or Junior High School: Clyde A Erwin
High School: Clyde A Erwin

Location Information
Directions: From Asheville take Patton Ave. to RIGHT on Leicester Hwy. go 8.5 miles to RIGHT on Gilbert Rd. for 1 mile Turn RIGHT on Turkey Creek Rd. for 1 mile. Turn LEFT on Merrell Rd. into Turkey Creek Estates. Turn LEFT at driveway and stay to left. NO DRIVE BYS PLEASE!

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,169
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Buncombe County
APN: 879265522000000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 1

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2160
Living Area: 2160
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,160
Sq. Ft. Upper: 762
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1398
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Sq. Ft.: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One and One Half

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Schools
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Transit

Leicester Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi

5/10

Clyde A Erwin Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.8mi

6/10

Clyde A Erwin High

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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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Historical weather

Leicester, NC • 28748

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$557,000 – $674,000

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Home values near 42 Merrell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3788 Sq. Ft.	$864,415
46 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$565,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1934 Sq. Ft.	$690,825
48 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1869 Sq. Ft.	$684,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2818 Sq. Ft.	$648,143
88 Merrell Road, Leicester, NC 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2138 Sq. Ft.	$626,669

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