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196 Tipton Hill Road

Leicester, NC 28748

Active 13 days on market Listing ID CAR 306119242

$425,000

Est. $2,443/mo See my rate

$319/Sq Ft

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,333 sqft · $319/sqft

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,333 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft
2018 Built
.33 acres Single Family Residence Listed Jul 14, 2026 Updated Jul 27, 2026 HOA None

About This Home

Escape to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains at 196 Tipton Hill Road, where breathtaking long-range mountain views, exceptional care, and peaceful country living create the perfect mountain retreat. Beautifully situated on a meticulously landscaped homesite with no HOA, this move-in-ready home offers approximately 1,333 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space featuring three bedrooms and two full baths, blending comfort, functionality, and timeless charm. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a second home, or an investment property, this home offers the flexibility buyers are looking for, with short-term rental potential subject to county regulations.

From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the outstanding curb appeal created by mature landscaping, colorful seasonal plantings, and the evident pride of ownership throughout. The inviting screened front porch is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day while enjoying spectacular sunsets that paint the western sky in brilliant colors. Inside, natural light fills the home, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that reflects the care this property has received over the years. Designed to embrace outdoor living, the home offers multiple spaces to relax, entertain, and take in the spectacular scenery. A spacious side deck overlooks the fully fenced side yard, providing a wonderful space for pets, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors in privacy. The expansive rear deck is truly the centerpiece of the property, showcasing breathtaking layered, long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout every season. Start your mornings with unforgettable sunrises rising over the mountains, and in the evenings, enjoy mesmerizing moonrises that illuminate the landscape, creating a peaceful setting unlike any other. Whether hosting family and friends, enjoying dinner outdoors, or simply soaking in the panoramic scenery, this remarkable space is one you'll never want to leave. Adding even more versatility is the detached workshop, ideal for woodworking, hobbies, crafts, storage, or a home-based business. Just beyond, an additional deck nestled beside the workshop offers another peaceful destination to relax while overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard and taking in the same incredible mountain views. Every outdoor space has been thoughtfully designed to maximize both beauty and functionality, creating your own private mountain sanctuary. One of the property's most unique lifestyle features is its location along picturesque Tipton Hill Road, a favorite among walkers, cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts. Step outside your front door and enjoy leisurely walks or bike rides along this scenic mountain road, where breathtaking 360-degree mountain vistas unfold around nearly every bend. The quiet surroundings, fresh mountain air, and stunning scenery make this one of Western North Carolina's hidden gems for those who appreciate an active outdoor lifestyle and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Despite its peaceful mountain setting, the home is conveniently located within an easy drive of downtown Asheville, downtown Weaverville, shopping, dining, breweries, healthcare, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and countless hiking trails, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures. Offering no HOA, short-term rental potential, beautiful landscaping, multiple outdoor living areas, a screened front porch, side deck, expansive rear deck, fenced yard, detached workshop, and unforgettable Blue Ridge Mountain views, this exceptional property captures everything buyers dream of when searching for a Western North Carolina mountain home. Opportunities like this are rare—where meticulous care, extraordinary scenery, investment potential, and the freedom to enjoy mountain living come together in one remarkable property.

Property Details

Interior Details

Heating
  • Heat Pump
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Sqftmain
1333
Roomcount
9
Sqftlower
0
Sqftthird
0
Sqftupper
0
Exclusions
Washer and Dryer
Bedroommain
3
Fullbathmain
2
Halfbathmain
0
Half Bathrooms
0
Total Bathrooms
2
Laundry Features
  • Main Level
Interior Features
  • Kitchen Island
  • Open Floorplan
Mainlevelgarageyn
0
Security Features
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Smoke Detector(s)
Sqftunheatedtotal
0
Fireplace Features
  • Gas Log
  • Propane
Sqfttotalpropertyhla
1333

Square Footage And Levels

Levels
  • One
Above Grade Finished Area
1333
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Parking And Garage

Open Parking
true
Parking Features
  • Parking Space(s)
Open Parking Spaces
3

Exterior Features

Roof
  • Architectural Shingle
Construction Materials
  • Vinyl
Patio And Porch Features
  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Patio
  • Screened

Lot And Land

Fencing
  • Back Yard
Lot Features
  • Level
  • Wooded
  • Views
Lot Size Acres
0.33
Lot Size Units
Acres
Other Structures
  • Outbuilding
  • Workshop

Basement And Foundation

Foundation Details
  • Crawl Space

Waterfront And View

View
  • Long Range
  • Mountain(s)
  • Winter
  • Year Round

Utilities

Sewer
  • Septic Installed
Water Source
  • Well

Financial Information

Citytaxespaidto
No City Taxes Paid

Zoning And Restrictions

Zoningspecification
O U

Listed by Christopher Purser (828-380-9494) · Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-North (828-251-1800)

Location

Address
196 Tipton Hill Road
City
Leicester, NC 28748
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Schools

Elementary
North Buncombe
Middle
North Windy Ridge
High
North Buncombe

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