
$525,000 $306/sqft
44 Leisure Mountain Road
Asheville, NC 28804
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,718 sqft · 1.5 ac · 1995 · 2 mo ago
Foxfire feels like a mountain enclave tucked into the wooded slopes of south Asheville, where winding drives open to long-range views, mature trees, and a distinctly elevated setting.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Foxfire, Asheville
Foxfire feels like a mountain enclave tucked into the wooded slopes of south Asheville, where winding drives open to long-range views, mature trees, and a distinctly elevated setting. The community sits near the Blue Ridge Parkway and just south of the Hwy 40/240 interchange, giving it a sense of retreat without losing touch with city conveniences. Lots are generous, the topography is dramatic, and the overall impression is of a place shaped by the landscape as much as by the homes themselves.
"Mountain views, wooded privacy, and quick access to Asheville define Foxfire's appeal."
The housing here is primarily single-family, with homes built from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s. Many properties feature garage parking and basement space, and several listings highlight multi-level layouts, guest suites, or flexible lower-level areas. You’ll also see thoughtful details such as timber-frame accents, vaulted great rooms, wood stoves or fireplaces, screened porches, and expansive decks designed to take in the setting. Lot sizes are notably roomy, and the community’s character leans toward privacy, views, and a more spacious mountain feel than you’d find in denser neighborhoods.
Foxfire also carries a polished, custom-home energy. Some properties lean toward updated finishes and open-concept living, while others emphasize mountain charm with natural materials, studio space, and outdoor rooms. The result is a neighborhood that feels individualized rather than uniform.
Daily life in Foxfire is shaped less by shared recreation amenities and more by the landscape itself. The neighborhood’s rhythm is slow and scenic: morning light through the trees, evening sunsets from a deck, and frequent reminders of the surrounding ridge lines. City water, city sewer, and underground utilities appear on some lots and homes, which adds a practical layer to the mountain setting. The community’s roads and driveways often follow the terrain, reinforcing that tucked-away, hillside atmosphere.
"This is a place where the outdoors frames everyday living, from porches and decks to broad mountain outlooks."
Foxfire is in the southeast Asheville area, just south of the Hwy 40/240 interchange and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Listings also place it less than 15 minutes from downtown Asheville and close to South Asheville, while others note quick access to Merrimon Avenue and downtown Weaverville. That makes the community feel connected to several parts of the region at once, with mountain scenery in between.
School assignments commonly point to Glen Arden/Koontz Elementary and T.C. Roberson High School, with the middle school listed as unspecified in the provided records. For errands and outings, residents are positioned for easy access to Asheville, Weaverville, Fairview, and Arden, along with the broader corridor of services that follows those routes. It’s a location that works especially well for anyone who wants a scenic residential setting with straightforward reach to town.
Palmetto Park Realty Team · Asheville
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12 recently sold in Foxfire, Asheville
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Jun 17 2026 | $975,000 | 249 | 3,239 sq ft | 97.5% | $301 |
| | Jun 4 2026 | $357,000 | 34 | 1,488 sq ft | 95.2% | $240 |
| | May 28 2026 | $80,000 | 344 | — | 80.0% | — |
| | Aug 5 2024 | $575,000 | 56 | 1,732 sq ft | 95.8% | $332 |
| | Mar 22 2023 | $675,000 | 33 | 2,893 sq ft | 108.0% | $233 |
| | Nov 2 2021 | $699,000 | 55 | 2,908 sq ft | 100.0% | $240 |
| | Dec 30 2020 | $38,000 | 302 | — | 69.1% | — |
| | Nov 30 2018 | $313,000 | 112 | 1,718 sq ft | 96.3% | $182 |
| | Aug 29 2018 | $460,000 | 103 | 2,474 sq ft | 98.7% | $186 |
| | Aug 25 2015 | $315,000 | 56 | 2,591 sq ft | 96.9% | $122 |
| | Mar 13 2014 | $365,000 | 335 | 2,212 sq ft | 94.8% | $165 |
| | May 17 2013 | $407,500 | 37 | 2,906 sq ft | 95.9% | $140 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Foxfire, Asheville
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