Find tranquility and a simple lifestyle at this sweet hand built cabin tucked away in the mountains of western north Carolina. Just 25 minutes west of Asheville in the Little Sandy Mush community of Leicester, NC. This unique property could be used as an artist retreat, vacation rental or year round abode. A little cabin under the trees that will capture your heart.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Seller's Resource Group
Bought with Broker Asheville• Keller Williams Professionals
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3188368
Redfin Estimate
$265,237
$86K since sold in September 2021$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 30.7% lower than the average sale price ($383K) of 6 comparable homes.
Find tranquility and a simple lifestyle at this sweet hand built cabin tucked away in the mountains of western north Carolina. Just 25 minutes west of Asheville in the Little Sandy Mush community of Leicester, NC. This unique property could be used as an artist retreat, vacation rental or year round abode. A little cabin under the trees that will capture your heart.
Public Records
Aug 31, 2006
Sold
$156,000
$260/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$724
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2022
$724
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2021
$724
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2020
$724 (+8.9%)
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2019
$665 (+37.7%)
$18,000 + $55,202
$73,202
2018
$483
$18,000 + $55,202
$73,202
2017
$483
$18,000 + $55,183
$73,183
2016
$483 (+4.8%)
$18,000 + $55,183
$73,183
2014
$461
$18,000 + $55,183
$73,183
Tax history for 587 Clarks Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$724
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2022
$724
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2021
$724
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2020
$724 (+8.9%)
$19,260 + $65,782
$85,042
2019
$665 (+37.7%)
$18,000 + $55,202
$73,202
2018
$483
$18,000 + $55,202
$73,202
2017
$483
$18,000 + $55,183
$73,183
2016
$483 (+4.8%)
$18,000 + $55,183
$73,183
2014
$461
$18,000 + $55,183
$73,183
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 599
Building Sq. Ft: 599
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Block Number: 19
Municipality Name: SANDY MUSH
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: R-A
County Use Description: RESIDENTAL IMPROVED
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Tax District County: SANDY MUSH F.D.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 599
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Madison County
APN: 8772191058
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brush Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 11.4mi
6/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.3mi
5/10
Madison Early College High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.0mi
6/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 24 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.