344 J B Leonard Road Castalia, NC 27816
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoDoorify MLS / Listed By: Ray Realty Services LLC

  344 J B Leonard Road Castalia, NC 27816

Pending (93 Days)
$550,000 (USD)
3
BED
3
BATH
2,344
SQFT

Description

PRICE IMPROVEMENT on this country home with almost 20 acres in the beautiful White Level Community of rural Franklin County. Horse lovers or homesteaders dream! No restrictions and peaceful living. Story and half home is a handyman's playground. Great the way it is and move in ready but could use some TLC on upgrades. ALREADY newly installed 2 HVAC units, Hot Water Heater, Stair Pickets, 3 Dual Flush Toilets, LVP in office, Rain shower heads in both showers, and front steps. Materials for needed upgrades purchased and on site and will convey. (LVP higher quality waterproof flooring for entire downstairs, new exterior doors, severe weather lumber for front porch and expanding back deck & steps, 3 vanity sinks with faucets, 2 shower faucets, floor air vents, primary shower pan, tile for shower walls, freestanding tub and faucet, and baseboard and quarter round trim). Estimates provided upon request on the remaining items and sales price adjusted accordingly but if you're up for tackling yourself = instant sweat equity! This is truly an instant Hobby farm and homestead . Eberly (Amish Built) 40X12 Barn with 12 ft lean to shelter and pastures in place needing modest repair. Property also has well, septic, separate road frontage, & power ready to hook up on separately recorded tract - ready for that second residence. Suitable for horses, cows, chickens, goats, pigs, bees, garden areas - whatever your heart desires... with riding trails for horses or ATV's, hunting, orchard area, and expanded garden space. A true Diamond in the Ruff in almost the middle of nowhere but still only about 45 min from all the conveniences of Raleigh. Come find your peace and happiness in the country.

MLS #:
10178929
Taxes
$1,817(2025)
Lot Size
19.15 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2006
Style
Traditional
Views
Rural
County
Franklin County

Listed By

Jodi Ray, Ray Realty Services LLC
Source
Doorify MLS
Last checked Oct 10 2026 at 9:50 AM EDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Pantry
  • Refrigerator
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dishwasher
  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Double Vanity
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Bathtub/Shower Combination
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Crown Molding
  • Ice Maker
  • Laminate Counters
Lot Information
  • Secluded
  • Pasture
  • Cleared
  • Level
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Agricultural
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Prefabricated
Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump
  • Forced Air
  • Central Air
  • Electric
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dual
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl
  • Vinyl
  • Linoleum
Exterior Features
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
School Information
  • Elementary School: Franklin - Edward Best Elementary
  • Middle School: Franklin - Terrell Lane Middle
  • High School: Franklin - Louisburg Magnet High School
Parking
  • Gravel
  • Additional Parking
  • Total: 6
Stories
  • One and One Half
Living Area
  • 2,344 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Aug 11, 2026
Price Changed
$550,000
-8%
-$50,000
Jul 09, 2026
Listed
$600,000
-
-
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