$388,000

162 Martin Branch Rd Leicester, NC 28748

Estimated payment $2,240/month

Total Views 3,190
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,364 Sq Ft
$284 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Front Porch
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Get ready to fall in love with this three bedroom, two bath countryside home! Tucked among a garden collector’s paradise of vibrant blooms and fruit trees, this home offers a short drive to Asheville with the country lifestyle. Inside the open layout living room with cathedral ceilings is filled with natural light and perfect for gathering, a cheerful kitchen that is ready for cooking your fresh summer meals, and three comfy bedrooms ready to be slept in. This move in ready home is priced right and ready to sell! *Seller will be keeping a small group of choice perennials

Listing Agent

Rachael Finley

Carolina Mountain Sales Brokerage Email: rachaelgiesenschlag@gmail.com License #284304 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Carolina Mountain Sales

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,561

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned OU

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • French Drain
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Leicester/Eblen Elementary School
  • Clyde A Erwin Middle School
  • Clyde A Erwin High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9701-18-2165-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,561

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional, Other
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 284.46
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: rachaelgiesenschlag@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Other, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1364
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1364
  • Has Basement: Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, French Drain, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1364
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Exclusions: Seller to retain choice perennials
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2000
  • Construction Type: Vinyl
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Sq Ft Garage: 513
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Hoa Subject To Dues: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Clyde A Erwin
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Orchard(s), Level, Paved
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9701-18-2165-00000
  • Zoning: OU
  • Plat Book Slide: 111/38
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: OU

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
  • High School: Clyde A Erwin

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,561 $237,300 $30,800 $206,500
2023 $1,561 $241,800 $30,800 $211,000
2022 $1,378 $219,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,378 $219,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,150 $171,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,150 $171,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,150 $171,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,167 $151,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,125 $151,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,125 $151,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,080 $151,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $388,000 +6.6% $284 / Sq Ft
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Sold $364,000 +1.4% $264 / Sq Ft
04/27/2022 04/27/22 For Sale $359,000 -- $261 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $728 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $165,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $166,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $166,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $143,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,790 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,900 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $132,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4279270

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9701-18-2165-00000