Leicester Land for Sale

Leicester Land for Sale

Leicester: A Hidden Gem in Buncombe County, North Carolina

Nestled in the scenic beauty of Buncombe County, North Carolina, Leicester is a charming town that offers a peaceful and serene lifestyle. With its picturesque landscapes, friendly community, and affordable land for sale, Leicester has become a hidden gem for those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Located just a short drive from Asheville, Leicester provides the perfect balance between rural living and urban amenities. The town boasts a rich history, dating back to the early 19th century, and is known for its vibrant arts scene, local farmers markets, and breathtaking mountain views.

For those looking to build their dream home or invest in land, Leicester offers a range of options. Whether you're looking for a small plot to build a cozy cabin or a larger parcel for a sprawling estate, there is something to suit every taste and budget. With the availability of land for sale, you can design and create a custom home that perfectly fits your needs and desires.

Living in Leicester means enjoying a slower pace of life, surrounded by nature's beauty. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds chirping, taking leisurely walks through rolling hills, and watching stunning sunsets over the mountains. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Leicester has it all.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make Leicester your home. With its tranquil setting, friendly community, and affordable land for sale, this hidden gem in Buncombe County, North Carolina, is waiting to be discovered.

Newest Leicester Land for Sale

$599,000
4409036 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Imagine waking up to long-range mountain views from all directions, watching wildlife move across your own flat sun-soaked pasture, and ending the day with a sunset that fills the entire sky. This 21.5-acre Leicester property offers exactly that - plus a spring-fed pond full of life, end-of-road privacy, several barns and outbuildings, and numerous build sites ready for your vision. A stream meanders through the lower basin. Old growth trees throughout the perimeter of the property. And, pick berries from the countless berry bushes. With open use zoning, the land is truly a blank canvas: homestead, family compound, eco-development, or long-term investment in one of the region's fastest-growing corridors. Amazing location with Weaverville, Marshall, and Asheville all being a short, scenic drive away. Priced well below the recent tax appraisal, with bordering parcels also available. One parcel is a ranch home on just under 2.5 acres, so you can live there while turning your dream or vision into reality! Come walk this epic land to experience it for yourself!

99999 Rocking Chair Lane, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. jason@newearthavlrealty.com
$450,000
4409000 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Incredible Land! A rare 11-acre canvas in Leicester - cleared, and flat south-facing pasture wrapped in gorgeous ridgelines and nearly 360-degree long-range mountain views, with sunsets stretching the full width of the sky. Easy access off of both Alexander Rd, while also bordering Tipton Hill Rd puts you in an amazing location. Easy access to several mountain towns, with gorgeous scenic drives to each of them - less than 20 minutes to the great shops and cafes of Main St Weaverville or Marshall, and similar drive to bustling downtown Asheville. Open use zoning means it's yours to activate your dreams and vision into reality! Build an amazing homestead, family compound, eco-development, or a smart investment hold in a fast-growing corridor. You have to see this amazing property for yourself. It's priced well below the recent tax appraisal. There are bordering parcels for sale as well; see home with 2.37 acres - MLS#4408987, and another 21.5 acres - MLS#4409036.

14 Rocking Chair Lane, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. jason@newearthavlrealty.com
$199,000
4390344 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover a rare combination of long-range layered mountain views that will knock your socks off combined with privacy, acreage, and the security of an established gated community. No compromising here. This is one of the most exceptional estate homesites in Whisper Mountain offering the combination of breathtaking long-range views, and remarkable privacy. Perfectly positioned within one of the area’s most scenic gated mountain communities, this property gives buyers the opportunity to create a custom Western North Carolina retreat with room to breathe, space for intentional design, and scenery that defines the lifestyle. The community setting offers the confidence of established surroundings, quality homes, and a peaceful mountain atmosphere. The long-range views provide an unforgettable backdrop for a custom estate, second home, legacy property, or private mountain getaway. For the buyer who has been waiting for the right homesite, this is the opportunity!

99999 Davidson Gap Road Unit #79, Leicester

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Executive. brokeralexandra@gmail.com
$125,000
4407586 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Skip the clearing costs with this beautiful 0.73 acre Leicester lot! You don't usually find lots this ready to build. A 3-bedroom septic permit is already on file, new survey, and underground power is ran to the lot and ready to go. Enjoy paved access from Alexander Road, with additional access from Rocking Chair lane if desired. The ultimate flexible homesite, your vision is ready to be built on this one-of-a-kind lot! restrictions against manufactured/mobile homes will be added at closing. agent is seller.

1013 Alexander Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Southern Roots Real Estate. devin@southernrootsrealestate.net
$98,500
4400541 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your home on this fabulous parcel near Alexander. What a dreamy location! This is the first time this land has been offered for sale outside of family in decades. Wooded for privacy, with access directly off of state maintained Bear Creek Rd! The location is minutes to Asheville as well, and your drive to town will be simply awe-inspiring! Bear Creek Rd has some of the prettiest long range mountain vistas in Buncombe County. You will have views right from your place as well. Gorgeous sunsets over the neighbor's pasture land with mountain range as a backdrop, in fact! Surveyed as two lots, but being sold as one. This land will give you options!

99999 Bear Creek Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Ivester Jackson Blackstream. kimgentryjustus@gmail.com
$95,000
4399284 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare opportunities like this don't come along often. Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Sandy Mush, this stunning 2.10 acre parcel offers the perfect blend of open space, breathtaking beauty, and build ready convenience. Enjoy panoramic 360 degree mountain views from nearly every angle while experiencing the peace and quiet that make this area so special. The cleared and level property is ready for your vision with an approved three bedroom septic permit, a graded driveway, and a parking area already in place. No HOA and No restrictions: you have the freedom to create the home and lifestyle you've always imagined. The property's full sun exposure makes it an exceptional choice for

309 Sugar Creek Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Fletcher. meaghan.austin@howardhannatate.com
$30,000
4397135 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A full 1-acre homesite offering the perfect blend of space, privacy, and opportunity. Whether you're planning to build your dream home, a weekend retreat, or secure a valuable long-term investment, this property provides the flexibility to bring your vision to life. Nestled in a peaceful setting, this lot offers the serenity you are looking for while remaining conveniently located. Opportunities to own a full acre with this level of space and potential are becoming increasingly rare. Come walk the property and imagine the possibilities this exceptional homesite has to offer.

Clarks Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of United Real Estate-Queen City. minerva@dreams-home.com
$450,000
4396114 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Owner Financing Available. Large ~4.5 acre parcel with opportunity with flexible zoning, room for up to six beautiful homesites with sweeping westward and south facing pastoral valley and farmland views. Open Use Zoning. No HOA restrictions. Old growth trees remain for filtered views westward over the pasture for sunset and the glow of sunrise on the mountains beyond. Fenced pasture. Easy access with State maintained roadway frontage. Gentle slope makes this an easy build. Site has been investigated for soils and multiple locations allow for the perfect home placement.

99999 Rabbit Ham Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Unique: A Real Estate Collective. bret@uniquecollective.us
$489,000
4389422 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
49 beautiful wooded acres in Leicester, ready for whatever you can envision. Views, privacy, peace and quiet, multiple build sites. It's all here! 35 minutes to downtown Asheville. Close to Addison Farms Vineyard, the Grasslands Mountain Observatory, horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking galore. Gossett Grocery and Grateful Roots grocery stores within 10 minutes, and Ingles Leicester at 20 minutes. Build your version of paradise in a remarkable setting, and you'll be the destination for everyone you know! `4WD and AWD only.

9999 Sandy Mush Creek Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Asheville Realty Group. INFO@AshevilleRealtyGroup.com
$1,800,000
4387656 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Thoughtfully restored 1890s farmhouse on 35+ private acres in the Sandy Mush area, blending timeless character with modern comfort. Extensive updates include modern plumbing, electrical, HVAC, high-efficiency foam insulation, insulated windows, and a whole-house generator while preserving the home’s original charm and craftsmanship. Interior details feature heart pine and oak floors, beadboard walls, and classic bullseye trim throughout. The property offers an exceptional combination of open pasture and mature forest land with natural springs, multiple creeks, beautiful long-range views, and several additional building sites. Ideal for multiple types of agriculture, livestock, equestrian use, or future expansion. Improvements include two pole barns, a hay/tobacco barn, sauna/spa building, detached 2-car garage with private guest quarters, and ample space for farming, recreation, or a family compound. 300 Foot well dug in 2018 +/ Quietly tucked away on a peaceful dead-end road, this unique farm offers privacy, functionality, and bucolic Western North Carolina living at its finest. No Drive-bys please. Also see mls #'s 4383543 & 4386545

741 & 99999 Morrow Branch Road, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Asheville Real Estate Network. gp@realasheville.net
$299,999
4387178 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled atop a serene 5+ acre mountain knoll in the coveted Sandy Mush area, this exceptional vacant parcel offers a rare combination of privacy, gentle topography, and truly endless, unobstructed mountain views. With a naturally elevated setting and soft southern exposure, the land provides an ideal canvas for your dream mountain home. Located just under 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, this property delivers convenient access to the city’s vibrant culture, dining, and amenities while maintaining a peaceful, private retreat atmosphere. The cleared homesite area opens to expansive big

21 Joy Hughes Lane, Leicester

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. brian.noland@allentate.com
$49,900
4379408 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Welcome to 7 Hallaran Drive in Marshall, North Carolina! This beautiful 0.90-acre parcel is ready for the next homeowner or investor to bring their vision to life. Located just 27 minutes from downtown Asheville, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful mountain living while still being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. A private road has already been established, making this lot even more ready for your future build. With no restrictions against manufactured or modular homes, the possibilities are endless for creating your ideal mountain retreat. Enjoy stunning mountain views and the serenity of Western North Carolina as you design your own private oasis on this incredible piece of land.

7 Hallaran Drive Unit #PT 3, Leicester

Listing courtesy of DRG Homes & Land. alan@dwellavl.com
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