Off Market Apr 2020 for $458K

$690,825

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,098/mo

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2 ba

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1,934

sq ft

78 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

About this home

ONE OF A KIND South-facing Passive Solar home on over 2 acres w/ incredible gardens, level green space & creek! This private sanctuary is 20 min from DT and full of natural light and many custom touches & efficient upgrades. Contemporary home w/ views, 14 ft ceilings, open flrplan, LRG master suite, chef's kitchen, 2 story deck, 1900sqft bsmt w/ concrete flrs, plumbed for bath & ready to be finished. See attached for details. No drive-bys pls.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

2.27 acresLot Size

$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Eva Hartman • Town and Mountain Realty

Listed by Amy Giles • Town and Mountain Realty

Bought with Eva Hartman • Town and Mountain Realty

Source:NCMMLS #NCM590372

Redfin Estimate

$690,825

$233K since sold in April 2020$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 34.7% higher than the average sale price ($513K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$586,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,967 sq ft
223 Reilly Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$650,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,978 sq ft
119 Big Sky Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$674,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,928 sq ft
34 Justice Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD JAN 27, 2026
$330,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,485 sq ft
124 Sleepy Forest Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$387,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,410 sq ft
69 Quiet Woods Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$450,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,024 sq ft
2709 Bear Creek Rd, Marshall, NC 28753

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$329,087

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$2,765/mo

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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

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$825,000
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
34 Ridge Glen Ln, Leicester, NC 28748
$3,500,000
8 beds10 baths9,360 sq ft
135 Potato Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
$1,040,000
5 beds4 baths3,509 sq ft
185 Blossom Rdg, Leicester, NC 28748
$395,000
3 beds1 bath1,308 sq ft
45 James Dr, Leicester, NC 28748
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$900,000
3 beds3 baths2,315 sq ft
789 & 00000 Morrow Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
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Sale history for 78 Merrell Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 24, 2020

Sold

$458,000

$237/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM590372

Sep 4, 2015

Sold

$378,500

$196/sq ft

Sep 4, 2015

Sold

$378,500

$196/sq ft

Jul 27, 2015

Listed

$389,000

$201/sq ft

+19

Public Records

Aug 29, 2011

Sold

$259,000

$134/sq ft

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #NCM480322

Jan 27, 2011

Listed

$289,000

$149/sq ft

Public Records

May 26, 2006

Sold

$55,000

$28/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,372 (+4.4%)

$30,200 + $460,700

$490,900

2024

$3,230 (+3.1%)

$30,200 + $460,700

$490,900

2023

$3,133 (+1.6%)

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2022

$3,084

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2021

$3,084 (+33.5%)

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2020

$2,311

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2019

$2,311

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2018

$2,311 (−1.5%)

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2017

$2,345 (+11.2%)

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2016

$2,109

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2015

$2,109 (+4.2%)

$41,100 + $242,400

$283,500

2014

$2,024

$41,100 + $242,400

$283,500

Tax history for 78 Merrell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,372 (+4.4%)

$30,200 + $460,700

$490,900

2024

$3,230 (+3.1%)

$30,200 + $460,700

$490,900

2023

$3,133 (+1.6%)

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2022

$3,084

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2021

$3,084 (+33.5%)

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2020

$2,311

$45,200 + $445,700

$490,900

2019

$2,311

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2018

$2,311 (−1.5%)

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2017

$2,345 (+11.2%)

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2016

$2,109

$41,100 + $304,300

$345,400

2015

$2,109 (+4.2%)

$41,100 + $242,400

$283,500

2014

$2,024

$41,100 + $242,400

$283,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,510
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Standard
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable Composition Shingle

Property Information
Subdivision Name: TURKEY CREEK FARMS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,934
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,934
Building Sq. Ft: 4,444
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: DEED DATE:04/24/2020 DEED:5889-0435 SUBDIV:TURKEY CREEK FARMS LOT:27 PLAT:0056-0132

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 98,881
Legal Lot Number: 27
Fire District: LEICESTER
Municipality Name: LEICESTER
Acres: 2.27
Zoning Code: OU
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,934
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Buncombe County
APN: 879265594400000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Leicester Elementary

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 2.1mi

5/10

Clyde A Erwin Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi

6/10

Clyde A Erwin High

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi

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, 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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$657,000 – $795,000

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Home values near 78 Merrell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3788 Sq. Ft.	$864,415
48 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1869 Sq. Ft.	$684,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2818 Sq. Ft.	$648,143
42 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$585,976

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$565,988
88 Merrell Rd, Leicester, NC 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2138 Sq. Ft.	$626,669

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