41 Acres Lot
41 Acres Lot
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Acreage
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 4242746
Lot Size 41.000 Acres
Acres 41.0
Property Sub-Type Acreage
Property Description
Set in the quiet grandeur of the Appalachians, this unrestricted property offers one of Western North Carolina's finest development opportunities just minutes from Asheville and priced under $25,000/acre.
Rolling topography, mature hardwoods, and a year-round creek create a stunning natural canvas.
The front acre (411 Big Sandy Mush) is cleared and build-ready, with well and septic already in place and expansive mountain views ideal for a primary residence, luxury event space, or estate home ( see rendering). The remaining 40 acres, accessed via School Road beside the historic community center (pictured), offer room to bring a range of visions to life: a luxury cabin retreat and event venue, an agritourism destination, a multi-generational family compound, or an equestrian estate with plenty of room for a barn and arena.
Surrounded by protected lands and working farms, the valley has long drawn those seeking open space, natural beauty, and a slower pace of life, which are qualities that make it well suited to hosting weddings, retreats, farm-to-table experiences, or a private family gathering place. Buyers have the freedom to design without compromise (buyer to verify zoning, subdivision, and land-use potential for specific uses).
The back 40 acres is currently enrolled in an agricultural tax deferral program via an active cattle lease, which the buyer may continue or terminate. A cistern on site reportedly serves the community center (buyer to verify), and a recorded easement grants a separate parcel access via School Road (see deed).
Renderings are virtual and are artist's conceptualizations only.
Location Highlights:
I-40 Access - approximately 20 minutes
Downtown Asheville – approximately 30 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – approximately 45 minutes
Biltmore Estate – approximately 35 minutes
Blue Ridge Parkway – approximately 40 minutes
Leicester conveniences- (Ingles, restaurants, pharmacy, fuel) – approximately 20 minutes
Pisgah National Forest – approximately 35–40 minutes
Downtown Weaverville – approximately 30 minutes
Downtown Marshall – approximately 35 minutes
Waynesville – approximately 40 minutes
Max Patch Trailhead – approximately 55 minutes
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Cataloochee Entrance) – approximately 1 hour
French Broad River access – approximately 25–30 minutes
Sandy Mush Game Lands - approximately 26 minutes
Additional notes: cattle may be present during showings; owner resides on the front acre, so no drive-bys—contact your agent to schedule; see attachments for community center details.
Contact your agent for full details on the tax deferral program, easements, and land-use potential.
Location
State NC
County Buncombe
Zoning OU
Exterior
Utilities Available Cable Available, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities
Waterfront Description None
View Mountain(s)
Street Surface Gravel
Building
Lot Description Creek Front, Pasture, Private, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Well, Well Needed
Schools
Elementary Schools Unspecified
Middle Schools Unspecified
High Schools Unspecified
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Horse Property Horses Allowed, Pasture
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition Subject to Lease
Virtual Tour https://listings.lighthousevisuals.com/sites/411-big-sandy-mush-rd-leicester-nc-28748-16050321/branded
Nearby Locations
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+1(704) 903-8294 | michele@micheleweaverrealestate.com