
$675,000 $242/sqft
79 Bear Creek Hills Drive
Leicester, NC 28748
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,787 sqft · 2006 · 6 mo ago
Bear Creek Hills has a distinctly pastoral feel, where mountain views, open skies, and generous lot sizes set the tone from the moment you turn onto Bear Creek Hills Drive.
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Bear Creek Hills, Leicester
Bear Creek Hills has a distinctly pastoral feel, where mountain views, open skies, and generous lot sizes set the tone from the moment you turn onto Bear Creek Hills Drive. The homes sit on quiet cul-de-sacs and elevated lots that make the most of the surrounding landscape, with several properties oriented toward sunrise, long-range ridgelines, and rolling valley scenery. It reads as a place where the setting is part of the appeal, not just the house.
"Mountain views and open land give Bear Creek Hills its unmistakable sense of place."
This is a single-family neighborhood with a custom-home character. Most homes were built in the mid-2000s through the mid-2020s, and the architecture leans modern farmhouse, updated traditional, and custom mountain-home styling. Inside, the recurring themes are open floor plans, high ceilings, hardwood floors, granite or quartz surfaces, large windows, and covered porches that extend living space outdoors. Garages are common, and many homes also emphasize bonus rooms, offices, walk-in closets, and main-level living. Lot sizes are notably spacious for the area, often around two-thirds of an acre or more, which helps the neighborhood feel airy and spread out rather than tightly packed.
The overall mood is polished but relaxed. Some homes have been extensively updated, while others highlight newer construction with clean finishes and flexible layouts. A few properties add extras like screened porches, fenced yards, or basement space, but the neighborhood’s signature is really the combination of custom design and room to breathe.
Daily life here tends to revolve around the outdoors. Covered front and back porches, decks, and broad yards invite time spent looking out over the mountains or the neighboring pastureland. Several listings mention gardening space, entertaining areas, and long views that change beautifully with the light. The setting also places residents near local recreation and rural scenery, including the French Broad River and the nearby King Farm area with its animal views, which adds a memorable touch to the landscape.
"It feels tucked into the countryside while still staying connected to Asheville’s everyday conveniences."
Bear Creek Hills sits in Leicester, along the west side of the Asheville area, with downtown Asheville about 15 to 20 minutes away depending on the listing. Shopping and restaurants are roughly 5 minutes away in the most specific remarks, and some homes note the French Broad River about 10 minutes from the neighborhood. The community is also described as being about 5 miles from shopping and around 10 minutes from town in older remarks, reinforcing its practical access to services without losing the rural setting.
School assignments commonly point to West Buncombe/Eblen Elementary, Clyde A Erwin Middle, and Clyde A Erwin High. For buyers who want a mountain-view setting with straightforward access into Asheville, Bear Creek Hills offers a compelling balance of scenery, space, and convenience.
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10 recently sold in Bear Creek Hills, Leicester
| Property | Sold | Sold Price | Days on Market | Size | Sold to Ask | Sold $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Aug 27 2025 | $572,000 | 189 | 2,065 sq ft | 97.1% | $277 |
| | Dec 28 2022 | $440,000 | 82 | 1,859 sq ft | 100.0% | $237 |
| | Oct 6 2022 | $560,000 | 42 | 2,581 sq ft | 103.9% | $217 |
| | Apr 21 2022 | $638,000 | 34 | 3,382 sq ft | 110.0% | $189 |
| | Dec 5 2018 | $19,900 | 100 | — | 86.5% | — |
| | Jan 22 2018 | $322,000 | 161 | 2,541 sq ft | 95.0% | $127 |
| | Oct 31 2017 | $370,000 | 189 | 2,832 sq ft | 99.5% | $131 |
| | Mar 24 2016 | $302,000 | 73 | 2,440 sq ft | 104.1% | $124 |
| | May 18 2015 | $24,400 | 686 | — | 81.6% | — |
| | Feb 29 2012 | $235,000 | 93 | 2,643 sq ft | 88.7% | $89 |
Closed sales from MLS history for Bear Creek Hills, Leicester
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