$449,000

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
$284/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Enjoy the perfect balance of mountain tranquility and city convenience in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the established Kinsale Ridge community, located just minutes from downtown Asheville. Positioned to capture beautiful long-range mountain views, this property offers peaceful living with easy access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Inside, the inviting floor plan features hardwood floors throughout and a comfortable living room anchored by a gas log fireplace. The kitchen is well-equipped with ample cabinetry, a new stainless-steel refrigerator, and a welcoming breakfast nook, flowing seamlessly into the dining area for easy everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite provides a private retreat with an ensuite bath, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. A standout feature of this home is the full, unfinished basement with an open layout and no interior obstructions—offering exceptional potential for a secondary living space, home gym, workshop, or studio. With its own garage door and exterior entrance, the basement presents a rare opportunity for future rental or Airbnb potential. Enjoy the outdoors from both the front and rear porches, overlooking a spacious half-acre lot with a gentle rolling slope and mountain views. This move-in ready home also offers peace of mind with major systems—including the roof—less than three years old. Located in the desirable Leicester area of Buncombe County, this property offers quiet mountain living just minutes from the energy and culture of Asheville. Schedule your showing today and discover the potential this mountain-view home has to offer.

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: March 25, 2026 at 6:17PM
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
Exclusions: metal shelving in garage

This listing courtesy of Carolina Mountain Sales

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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.