581 Old Leicester Highway
$584,900
3 bd 2 ba 1,901 sqft
581 Old Leicester Highway
Asheville, NC 28806
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.71 acres
Garage
2 spaces

About This Property

What if you could have the space you want, the updates already done, and still be just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville? Set on .71 acre with no HOA, this updated brick ranch offers nearly 1,900 square feet of comfortable main-level living, plus more than 1,500 square feet of unfinished basement space ready for storage, a workshop, gym, recreation space or future plans.

More than $90,000 has been invested during the sellers' ownership, including a new roof, new gutters, extensive interior and exterior painting, new engineered flooring and a beautifully remodeled hall bath taken down to the studs. Hardwood floors extend through the main living areas, bedrooms and hallway, while granite countertops and stainless steel appliances complement the kitchen.

Designed for easier everyday living, the home features a dedicated main-level laundry and an extended walk-in pantry, while the original basement laundry hookups remain in place for added flexibility. A tankless water heater, serviced HVAC, additional electrical improvements and thoughtful updates throughout mean much of the work has already been done.

Outside, the .71-acre property offers something increasingly difficult to find this close to Asheville: a fully fenced backyard with three gates, mature surroundings, room to garden, play or entertain, and dedicated RV or camper parking with a power pole and separate access. A two-car garage provides additional parking and storage.

The basement adds another dimension to the property, with more than 1,500 square feet of unfinished space offering exceptional storage and flexibility for hobbies, a home gym, workshop, recreation area or future expansion.

With no HOA, city water, a generous lot, main-level living, a huge basement, RV parking and substantial improvements already completed, 581 Old Leicester Highway delivers a rare combination of space, flexibility and convenience just minutes from downtown Asheville.

Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Basement
Yes
Living Area
1,901 sqft
Fireplace
Yes

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
0.71 acres
Year Built
1964
Garage Spaces
2

Location

Subdivision
none
County
Buncombe
ZIP Code
28806

Financial

Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas
Sewer
Septic Installed

Schools

Elementary
West Buncombe/Eblen
Middle School
Clyde A Erwin
High School
Clyde A Erwin

Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Pantry

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer

Heating

Heat Pump, Oil

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump

Patio & Porch Features

Front Porch

Lot Features

Green Area, Hilly, Level, Wooded

Location

Listing Information

MLS #
CAR4413183
Listing Agent
Jess Bolet
Listing Office
Epique Inc.
Listed Date
Aug 15, 2026
Susan Young
Susan Young
Realtor®, Broker Associate

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