Leicester market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Leicester, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Leicester
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Recently sold in Leicester
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Leicester
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Leicester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Cities near Leicester
ZIP codes in Leicester
Leicester real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Leicester right now?+
There are currently 118 active listings in Leicester, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Leicester?+
The median list price for active listings in Leicester is $469,500. Homes are spending an average of 135 days on market.
Is Leicester's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Leicester have risen 14.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Leicester?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Leicester are none, Whisper Mountain, The Views at Rose Hill.
What schools serve Leicester?+
The closest public schools to Leicester's center are Leicester Elementary, Eblen Intermediate, Early College. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Leicester walkable?+
Leicester's center has a walkability score of 14 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.