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About this home
Positioned along the highly traveled New Leicester Highway (NC-63), 396 New Leicester Highway presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located commercial asset in one of West Asheville’s most active growth corridors. This 2,544 SF building benefits from outstanding visibility and accessibility along a primary commuter route connecting the rapidly expanding Leicester community to Asheville. Located just ±4 miles northwest of Asheville’s vibrant downtown, the property enjoys strong daily traffic counts estimated between 20,000 and 33,000 vehicles per day, delivering consistent “drive-home” exposure ideal for a wide range of commercial uses. The surrounding corridor is characterized by a dynamic mix of neighborhood retail, dining, and service-oriented businesses, making it a proven destination for both local residents and commuters. The property is supported by a robust and growing customer base, with over 99,000 residents within a 5-mile radius and continued population growth projected in the coming years. This combination of strong demographics, high visibility, and strategic location makes the site well-suited for owner-users, investors, or businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the West Asheville market. ••Highlights••±2,544 SF freestanding commercial building•Prime frontage along New Leicester Highway (NC-63)•High daily traffic counts (20,000–33,000 VPD)•±4 miles to downtown Asheville•Strong “drive-home” commuter visibility•Population exceeding 99,000 within a 5-mile radius•Located in a growing commercial corridor serving West Asheville and Leicester
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4371275
- Property type
- Office
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- June 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- 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
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 3, 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.







