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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16 Kinsale Dr
General
- Price: $449,000
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4340281
- Updated: 4/10/2026
- Added to Site: 82 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Gas Log, Gas Unvented, Living Room, Gas, Gas Log, Gas Unvented, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Hall
Additional Information
- Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned, Network Ready
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Description: 641 Sq. Ft.
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front
Location
- County: Buncombe
- Subdivision: Kinsale Ridge
School Information
- Elementary School: Leicester/Eblen
- Middle School: Clyde A Erwin
- High School: Clyde A Erwin
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Propane, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction Status: Completed
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Main/1st Level: 1,581 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2002
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
- Lot Features: Cleared
- Rcmdd Zoning: OU
Financial Considerations
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
- Property ID: 9700-66-3672-00000
- Plat: 89/153
- Lot Number: 6375/1369
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Schools
Schools serving 16 Kinsale Dr
School District:Buncombe County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Leicester Elementary 31 Gilbert Road, Leicester, NC 28748 | PK-4 | 2.1 mi |
Clyde A Erwin High 60 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Clyde A Erwin Middle School 20 Erwin Hills Road, Asheville, NC 28806 | 7-8 | 3.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 16 Kinsale Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Price Reduced
$449,000
-1.32%
MLS
2/15/2026
Price Reduced
$455,000
-2.15%
MLS
1/29/2026
Listed
$465,000
5.68%
MLS
12/19/2023
Sold
$440,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 16 Kinsale Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,876
3%
$287,500
—
2023
$1,820
2%
$287,500
—
2022
$1,791
4%
$287,500
4%
2021
$1,718
20%
$275,700
29%
2020
$1,429
—
$213,600
—
2019
$1,429
1%
$213,600
—
2018
$1,408
—
$213,600
—
2017
$1,408
3%
$213,600
13%
2015
$1,364
3%
$188,400
—
2014
$1,326
—
$188,400
—
2013
$1,326
—
$188,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 16 Kinsale Dr
16 Kinsale Drive, Leicester, NC 28748 (MLS# 4340281) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 16 Kinsale Drive is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on January 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 16 Kinsale Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Leicester? You can browse all Leicester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
