In the valley of Leicester lies a Artist Cottage in the woods. 2.6 ACRES OF TRANQUILITY— The views from your living room windows are truly heaven on earth. Watch the buffalo roam or horses graze as you work from your private home office or art studio with its own separate entrance. Beautiful natural light throughout the house, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, dry sealed crawl space, Train HVAC + so much more. Properties like this don’t come on the market that often. PERFECT work from home situation here folks! This property is your future homestead. Who says you can’t have it all! Only 13 miles to downtown Asheville / Less than 20 minutes to all the cool spots in West Asheville. See it today! *There are two separate Pins equaling 2.65 acres... *WORK FROM HOME HEAVEN!
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
2.65 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Tom Metcalf• Nest Realty Asheville
Bought with Molly DeMattos• Keller Williams Professionals
Country Contemporary on 2.6 ac within 12 mi & 20 or so min from Asheville! Tucked away in private setting within little community, this charming place has wood floor, woodstove, stone hearth, & high ceiling in living room; large kitchen; cute little nook; 2BR, 1.5BA and Bonus Room. Enjoy natural setting on the deck, and look for stone paths & archways. Extra lot is contained within 2.6 acres, further expanding possibilities to use this property.
Public Records
Dec 16, 1998
Sold
$131,500
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 1993
Sold
$83,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,441 (+4.4%)
$25,900 + $183,900
$209,800
2024
$1,380 (+3.1%)
$25,900 + $183,900
$209,800
2023
$1,339 (+1.6%)
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2022
$1,318
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2021
$1,318 (+15.6%)
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2020
$1,140
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2019
$1,140
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2018
$1,140 (−1.5%)
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2017
$1,157 (+10.6%)
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2016
$1,046
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2015
$1,046 (+7.4%)
$36,600 + $104,000
$140,600
2014
$974
$36,600 + $99,900
$136,500
Tax history for 43 Renaissance Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,441 (+4.4%)
$25,900 + $183,900
$209,800
2024
$1,380 (+3.1%)
$25,900 + $183,900
$209,800
2023
$1,339 (+1.6%)
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2022
$1,318
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2021
$1,318 (+15.6%)
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2020
$1,140
$40,900 + $168,900
$209,800
2019
$1,140
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2018
$1,140 (−1.5%)
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2017
$1,157 (+10.6%)
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2016
$1,046
$36,600 + $133,800
$170,400
2015
$1,046 (+7.4%)
$36,600 + $104,000
$140,600
2014
$974
$36,600 + $99,900
$136,500
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.15 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,340
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
970291170700000
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
Mar 4, 2011 • 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: Ceiling Fan(s), CO Detector, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Concrete, Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Back,Deck,Front,Patio
Doors Windows: Insulated Windows
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: 2 or More Access Exits
Lot Information
Lot Features: Orchard(s), Level, Long Range View, Mountain View, Pasture, Private, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 2.65
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Filtration System, Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: West Buncombe/Eblen
Middle Or Junior High School: Clyde A Erwin
High School: Clyde A Erwin
Location Information
Directions: Follow New Leicester Hwy from Patton, go 8 miles Right at the light at Alexander Rd, go 2.3 miles then Right on Renaissance Place. Take the fork on Renaissance at sign "Renaissance Place, Briarwood," to #43 on right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,340
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Buncombe County
APN: 970291170700000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1440
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1440
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1440
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space, Crawlspace
Structure Type: 1 Story
Around this home
Schools
West Buncombe Elementary
Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.1mi
10/10
Clyde A Erwin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
6/10
Clyde A Erwin High
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 18 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
$403,000 – $488,000
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