A true 1978 mountain time capsule in the heart of sought-after Sandy Mush. Set on 2.6 wooded acres with stunning long-range mountain and valley views, 74 Lanzi Ledge feels wonderfully tucked away while still offering the connectivity needed for full-time living. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is full of original character, from warm wood-paneled walls and vintage kitchen details to the substantial stone fireplace with raised hearth anchoring the main living space. A wall of windows frames the surrounding landscape, while doors open directly to an expansive covered deck—the kind of place made for morning coffee, summer storms rolling across the mountains, and evenings watching the light change over the valley. Outside, the property continues to deliver. A spring-fed creek runs through the acreage, alongside a 2-story barn, outdoor shower, and mature woods. Trails meander through the property and lead to a potential second flat building area or space for a garden. The home is served by a private well, with electric and fiber internet through French Broad Electric Membership Corporation, plus a seller-installed roof-mounted solar array. A partially shared driveway leads to the tucked-away homesite. Whether you preserve its retro mountain character, make it your own over time, or simply enjoy it exactly as it is, this property offers flexibility as a full-time residence, WNC getaway, or potential short-term rental. Properties with acreage, long-range views, privacy, and this much personality rarely come to market in Sandy Mush. Seller financing may be available. ServePro evaluated back corner after a downspout disconnected over the winter - high moisture levels found in isolated area and estimate is available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
2.6 acresLot Size
$242Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Katerina Leeger• Town and Mountain Realty
Beautiful long range views from this well-maintained cottage. Two bedrooms and 1.5 baths with an open floor plan and large wrap-around decks on both levels. New windows, new water heater, new well pump, newer appliances. This property has a stream and is on over 2.5 acres, with a 2 story barn. The front level yard overlooks the green acreage and the neighbor's pond. Privacy, views, coziness, newer appliances and ready to move in.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,085 (+16.1%)
$35,000 + $122,900
$157,900
2024
$934 (+3.1%)
$35,000 + $122,900
$157,900
2023
$906 (+1.6%)
$50,000 + $92,000
$142,000
2022
$892
$50,000 + $92,000
$142,000
2021
$892 (+22.7%)
$50,000 + $92,000
$142,000
2020
$727
$50,000 + $92,000
$142,000
2019
$727
$43,300 + $65,400
$108,700
2018
$727 (−1.5%)
$43,300 + $65,400
$108,700
2017
$738 (−8.7%)
$43,300 + $65,400
$108,700
2016
$808
$43,300 + $65,400
$108,700
2015
$808 (+4.1%)
$43,300 + $65,400
$108,700
2014
$776
$43,300 + $65,400
$108,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.6 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,152
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Buncombe County
APN
877114572100000
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
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 96° 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
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 74 Lanzi Ledge Rd
$283,788
$4,788 over list price of $279K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $333K to $490K.