Acreage at 99999 Dark Cove Road, Leicester
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Entrance to Dark Cove Rd from Newfound Rd. - 99999 Dark Cove Road, Leicester
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Rough cut road throughout entire property. - 99999 Dark Cove Road, Leicester
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Flat buildable lots throughout property. - 99999 Dark Cove Road, Leicester
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$739,000

99999 Dark Cove Road
Leicester, NC 28748
Listed by William Tompkins · Scott Barfield Realty And Land Company
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About this home

This stunning 110-acre mountain property in Leicester offers a rare opportunity to own a private, expansive slice of nature—an ideal canvas for a builder looking to create something special. Nestled in the serene mountains, the land boasts breathtaking views and a mix of gently sloped, buildable terrain, along with steeper areas leading up to the ridge, offering countless possibilities for construction. With a road already cut throughout the entire property, the groundwork is laid for easy development. Whether you're looking to build a mountain retreat, a sustainable homestead, or even develop multiple homes or structures, this property offers ample space and privacy. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, investors, or builders seeking a peaceful yet accessible mountain location, this land is just 25 minutes from downtown Asheville and other local attractions, blending seclusion with modern amenities. A must-see opportunity for those with vision and a passion for nature!

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4223168
Property type
Acreage
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
376
On market date
February 14, 2025
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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.

Elementary
Leicester Elementary
5.78 mi away · Grades 0-4
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
379
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
Middle
Eblen Intermediate
7.98 mi away · Grades 5-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
593
Student:teacher ratio
14.1:1
District
Buncombe County Schools
High
Early College
11.24 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.8
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: A (2025)
Enrollment
278
Student:teacher ratio
25.3:1
District
Buncombe County Schools

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).

14
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
4.7 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Leicester, from live MLS data.

On the market 376 days -- 241 more days than Leicester's current average of 135 days.
For reference, the median list price across 118 active listings in Leicester right now is $469,500.

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$147,800 down
$591,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,835
Property tax (est.)$616
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 25, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.