$465,000

16 Kinsale Drive, Leicester, NC 28748

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,581 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 2002
0.55acre lot
2 car garage
$294/sqft
Listed 9 days ago

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of mountain serenity and city convenience with this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the established Kinsale Ridge community. Located just minutes from the vibrant heart of Asheville, this home offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful long range mountain views. Step inside to find an inviting floor plan featuring hardwood floors throughout and a cozy living room anchored by a gas log fireplace. The kitchen is well-equipped with a new stainless-steel refrigerator, ample cabinet space, and an inviting breakfast nook. The kitchen flows into the dining room seamlessly. The primary suite on the main level provides a private escape with its own ensuite bath. One of the features of this property is the full, unfinished basement. With an open layout and no obstructions, it is a blank canvas ready to be transformed into a secondary living suite, a home gym, or a workshop. The basement includes its own garage door and exterior entry, offering incredible potential for an income-producing short-term rental or Airbnb. Enjoy the crisp mountain air from your front and rear porches, overlooking a spacious half-acre lot with a rolling slope. This home is move-in ready and perfectly situated for those seeking the quiet charm of Leicester with the perks of Buncombe County living.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: February 7, 2026 at 7:16AM
Listing Office:: Carolina Mountain Sales : 828-277-5551
MLS ID:: 4340281

Appliances: DishwasherElectric RangeElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer
Laundry: In Hall
Basement: DaylightUnfinishedWalk-Out Access
Flooring: TileWood
A/C: Heat Pump
Heating: Heat Pump
Fireplace: GasGas LogGas UnventedLiving RoomFireplace

General: Fire Pit
Style: Traditional
Other Structures: Front PorchDeckCovered
Parking: BasementDrivewayAttached GarageGarage Faces Front

Roofing: Architectural Shingle
Windows: Insulated Window(s)Window Treatments
General: Site BuiltBasement

Road/Access: AsphaltPaved
Originating MLS: carolina
County: Buncombe

Zoning: OU9700-66-3672-00000
Restrictions: See CC&R's

Utilities: PropaneUnderground UtilitiesWired Internet Available
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed

Source: carolina

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Location

Schools Nearby

Leicester Elementary School

31 Gilbert Rd, Leicester, NC, 28748

Grades PK-4

2.14 miles away

C.A. Erwin Middle School

20 Erwin Middle School Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806

Grades 7-8

3.16 miles away

Clyde A. Erwin High School

60 Lees Creek Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806

Grades 9-12

3.30 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.