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    • $960,000

    198 Brooks Branch Rd, Leicester, NC 28748

    4beds
    3,766sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1982
    8.54 Acres Lot
    $915,300 Zestimate®
    $255/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stocked pondCompletely remodeled bathroomRoomy walk-in showerCustom-made vanityDedicated professional workshopComfortable livingSweeping views
    This unique homestead offers a rare blend of comfortable living, income potential, and truly distinctive outdoor amenities over almost 9 acres. Inside the main house, designed for both everyday living and entertaining, you will find numerous updates throughout the 3,235 square feet dwelling. The heart of the house, a modern kitchen, features an 8-foot center island, custom cabinets, and quartz countertops. The large primary bedroom includes a completely remodeled bathroom that features marble throughout, a custom-made vanity, a large soaking tub, and a roomy walk-in shower. Step outside from one of four doors to the new, expanded Trex back deck and enjoy sweeping views—an ideal setting for watching the sunrise with your morning coffee or evening gatherings. Downstairs, you will find a dedicated professional workshop—ideal for serious projects, hobbies, or a home-based business. The grounds are equally impressive, featuring a large fenced area perfect for pups, along with an extraordinary conifer garden that serves as a designated reference site with over 200 species. Adding to the property’s one-of-a-kind appeal, you’ll find a stocked pond, a barn that is ready for chickens, and a disc-golf course that winds over the creeks and through the woods. The property features hiking trails throughout, including one that leads to the top of a ridge offering expansive views and camping opportunities. Enjoy apples and blueberries grown on this secluded property while watching ducks on the pond. A separate, updated 1-bedroom apartment adds outstanding flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or potential rental income. Only 25 minutes from downtown Asheville, this truly unique property, offering space, privacy, versatility, and unforgettable outdoor features, making it a property you must see to appreciate.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 10, 2026 at 09:34am

    Listing Provided by:

    Ellen McGuire ellen@ijbproperties.com,

    Ivester Jackson Blackstream,

    Laura Livaudais,

    Ivester Jackson Blackstream

    Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4342516MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom s
      • Level: Lower
      Bathroom half
      • Features: Built-in Features
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Lower
      Dining room
      • Features: Open Floorplan
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Storage
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Features: Storage
      • Level: Basement
      Living room
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
      • Level: Main
      Office
      • Features: Storage
      • Level: Main
      Workshop
      • Features: Built-in Features, Storage
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Unit, Lower Level
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Drop Zone, Soaking Tub, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Total Primary Heated Living Area: 3191
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Basement Shop,Bath/Stubbed,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,191
      • Total interior livable area: 3,766 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,132
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter
      • Waterfront features: Pond
      Lot
      • Size: 8.54 Acres
      • Features: Hilly, Pond(s), Private, Views, Wooded
      Living quarters
      • Secondary living space: 575 sqft
      • Secondary features: Exterior Not Connected,Guest House,Main Level,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters,Separate Utilities
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: 868999059500000
      • Zoning: OU
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1982

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Installed
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Recreation Area
      • Subdivision: none
      Location
      • Region: Leicester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $255/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $450,600
      • Annual tax amount: $3,095
      • Date on market: 2/6/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 42 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
      • Exclusions: Guest Bathroom Mirror, Shop- French Cleat System
      • Road surface type: Gravel
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        Estimated market value

        $915,300

        $870,000 - $961,000

        $3,939/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/6/2026Listed for sale$960,000+284%$255/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4342516 Report a problem
        1/28/2016Sold$250,000-9.1%$66/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NCM571971 Report a problem
        12/14/2015Pending sale$275,000$73/sqft
        Source: Express Real Estate LLC #NCM571971 Report a problem
        12/2/2015Price change$275,000-3.5%$73/sqft
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        11/30/2015Pending sale$285,000$76/sqft
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        11/14/2015Price change$285,000-3.4%$76/sqft
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        11/3/2015Price change$295,000-4.8%$78/sqft
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        10/20/2015Price change$310,000-1.6%$82/sqft
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        10/15/2015Price change$315,000-1.6%$84/sqft
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        9/25/2015Price change$320,000-5.9%$85/sqft
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        9/17/2015Price change$340,000-2.9%$90/sqft
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        9/15/2015Price change$350,000-1.4%$93/sqft
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        8/7/2015Price change$355,000-11%$94/sqft
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        6/17/2015Price change$399,000-5%$106/sqft
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        3/31/2015Price change$420,000-6.7%$112/sqft
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        11/19/2014Price change$449,950-9.6%$119/sqft
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        10/9/2014Listed for sale$498,000$132/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,095 +4.4%$450,600
        2024$2,965 +3.7%$450,600 +0.6%
        2023$2,858 +14%$447,700 +12.2%
        2022$2,507 $399,000
        2021$2,507 +15.9%$399,000 +23.4%
        2020$2,163 $323,300
        2019$2,163 $323,300
        2018$2,163 $323,300 +4%
        2017$2,163 -1.5%$311,000
        2016$2,195 -5.1%$311,000
        2015$2,314 $311,000

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $5,080/mo
        Principal & interest
        $4656
        Property taxes
        $424
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