For sale

$557,000

Est. $3,300/mo —

•

2,313

sq ft

444 Martin Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

About this home

Welcome to your private country retreat! Nestled on 3 beautifully maintained acres, this charming country-style home offers the ease of main-floor living with the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and plentiful storage throughout. At the heart of the home, a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning and vented fireplace creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, providing ample heat for much of the home. Outside, enjoy a well-manicured yard with a variety of flora, fenced backyard, and a cozy fire pit—ideal for relaxing under the stars. A durable TimberTech deck is ready for your future hot tub oasis, while the recently fully-paved driveway and 50-amp outlet for an electric vehicle add modern convenience. LeafGuard gutters help minimize maintenance, and re-grading is currently underway beyond the backyard fencing to enhance drainage and provide added peace of mind during inclement weather. As an added bonus, the property includes a steel-framed 2-stall horse barn with lights and water. It has also been recently expanded to be usable for chickens as well, making it an ideal setup for anyone seeking a true country lifestyle. Inside, all appliances and drapery convey, along with the added security of an emergency generator. A brand new furnace was installed in March of 2026, the roof was replaced in 2019, and the home has been lovingly maintained throughout. Conveniently located near Asheville and Waynesville, and just 30–40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, this property offers the perfect balance of accessibility, privacy, and outdoor adventure.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

2.97 acresLot Size

$241Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Lisa Johnson • Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

Contact: lisa.johnson@howardhannatate.com

Listing updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 04:39pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4369223

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$3,300 per month

Principal and interest$3,002

Property taxes

$177

HOA dues

Home insurance

$121

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Leicester Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi

5/10

Clyde A Erwin Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi

6/10

Clyde A Erwin High

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Offer insights

444 Martin Branch Rd · $557,000

Strong offer

$553K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $553K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

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SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Walk-in attic
Storage space
Walk-in closet(s)
Insulated windows
Wood-burning fireplace

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total (1 on main level, 2 on upper level)

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on main level, one on upper level)

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Electric range
Exhaust hood
Microwave
Refrigerator
Electric water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer/Dryer included
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Laundry area located in the kitchen on the main level

Flooring
Carpet
Laminate

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (propane)
Central air
Window air conditioning units

Sale and tax history for 444 Martin Branch Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4369223

Sep 4, 2026

Price Changed

$557,000

$241/sq ft

Jun 12, 2026

Price Changed

$576,000

$249/sq ft

May 5, 2026

Price Changed

$577,000

$249/sq ft

Apr 13, 2026

Listed

$605,000

$262/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM556011

Mar 31, 2015

Sold

$230,000

$99/sq ft

Mar 31, 2015

Sold

$230,000

$99/sq ft

Feb 22, 2014

Listed

$238,600

$103/sq ft

+19

Beautiful Updated Private Home On 2.97 Acres! 3 Bedrms, 2 Baths, 2490 SqFt, LG Living Rm W/Stone Fireplace & Crown Molding, Dining Area W/Chandelier, Huge Family Rm Wired For Surround Sound, LG Kitchen W/Island & Breakfast Bar & Pantry & All Appliances, LG Master Suite On Main Level W/Walk-In Closet & Custom Remodeled Bath, Huge Walk-In Attic, Fenced-In Back Yard W/2 Decks & Hot Tub, LG Metal Barn W/Power & Water, Carport, Firepit, Home Warranty

Public Records

Dec 17, 1990

Sold

$85,000

$37/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1978

Sold

$59,500

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,127 (+4.4%)

$34,700 + $274,900

$309,600

2024

$2,037 (+3.1%)

$34,700 + $274,900

$309,600

2023

$1,976 (+1.6%)

$49,700 + $259,900

$309,600

2022

$1,945

$49,700 + $259,900

$309,600

2021

$1,945 (+20.7%)

$49,700 + $259,900

$309,600

2020

$1,612

$49,700 + $259,900

$309,600

2019

$1,612

$44,400 + $196,500

$240,900

2018

$1,612 (−1.5%)

$44,400 + $196,500

$240,900

2017

$1,636 (+8.0%)

$44,400 + $196,500

$240,900

2016

$1,514 (−0.3%)

$44,400 + $196,500

$240,900

2015

$1,519 (+4.3%)

$44,400 + $159,200

$203,600

2014

$1,457

$44,400 + $159,200

$203,600

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.97 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,381

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,381

Year built

1976

Style

Other

County

Buncombe County

APN

970234135600000

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

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, 19 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

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Redfin Estimate for 444 Martin Branch Rd

$532,084

$25K under list price of $557K

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