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Katie Ledford LRS, LMS, LSS, LSE, SDP

SAVVY MOVES with Katie

Katie Ledford
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(919) 593-0442
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Asheville-Biltmore Park Office, NC
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
One Town Square Blvd
Asheville, NC 28803
Office: (828) 684-8999

 

 

Katie Ledford: PhD, Realtor and Your Savvy Moves Expert. Every home tells a story  and every transaction is a pivotal chapter. As an extrovert who transitioned from the lecture hall to the real estate market, I’ve built my career on a simple promise: to help you make a savvy move.

Whether you are buying your first home or selling a long-term investment, I combine my academic tenacity with a local’s eye for the Blue Ridge mountains to ensure your next step is the smartest one you’ve ever made.

Why My Background Matters to You

I don’t just list homes; I educate my clients. My background as a college professor means I approach every deal with the grit and goal-orientation required to close complex transactions. 

Education First: With a PhD in Educational Leadership from Clemson, a Masters from the College of Charleston and an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I use my rhetorical and leadership skills to negotiate effectively and keep you informed at every turn. 

Staging Design Professional: I am a certified Staging Design Professional Agent. This means I have the specialized eye to transform your property into a market mover, ensuring it appeals to the widest pool of buyers for a faster, more profitable sale. 

Investment Insight: I don’t just advise on properties; I live the lifestyle. As an investment property owner myself, I understand the financial nuances, risks, and massive rewards of building a real estate portfolio. 

A Local Perspective: I grew up in Hendersonville, and after my studies took me away for a time, the mountains “called me home.” Since returning to Asheville in 2009, I’ve renovated homes while raising my children, Harper and Becket, and managing the stress of a dissertation. I’ve been in your shoes–I know the stress of moving, and I know how to manage it so you don’t have to. Your home should rise to meet you. Let’s work together to find the path to where you call home. 


Specialties

Land
Luxury Homes
Residential
Photo for 16 Decker Drive $1,025,000 Sold 5/29/2026
16 Decker Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
2,426
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Advantage
[email protected]
MLS # 4355607
Photo for 111 Averys Creek Lane $412,000 Sold 5/26/2026
111 Averys Creek Lane
Arden, NC 28704
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,443
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4356382
Photo for 8 Willow Tree Run 8 $259,000 Sold 5/22/2026
8 Willow Tree Run 8
Asheville, NC 28803
beds
 
2
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,152
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
828-753-5199
MLS # 4333854
Photo for 230 S Main Street $300,000 Sold 5/14/2026
230 S Main Street
Mars Hill, NC 28754
beds
 
3
full
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,398
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4315536
Photo for 43 Easy Street $280,000 Sold 4/10/2026
43 Easy Street
Burnsville, NC 28714
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,824
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Carolina Mountain Realty, Inc.
[email protected]
MLS # 4346697
Photo for 285 Cosmos Drive $245,000 Sold 1/23/2026
285 Cosmos Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28791
beds
 
2
full
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,050
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Looking Glass Realty, Hendersonville
[email protected]
MLS # 4314583
Photo for 3 Acorn Road $500,000 Sold 11/12/2025
3 Acorn Road
Asheville, NC 28804
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
2,170
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Nest Realty Asheville
[email protected]
MLS # 4277368
Photo for 9 Reuben Road $416,000 Sold 10/30/2025
9 Reuben Road
Asheville, NC 28804
beds
 
2
full
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
908
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty
[email protected]
MLS # 4305401
Photo for 145 Fernbrook Way $785,000 Sold 8/11/2025
145 Fernbrook Way
Hendersonville, NC 28791
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
2,418
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4274109
Photo for 19 Ivy Garden Drive $330,000 Sold 8/11/2025
19 Ivy Garden Drive
Candler, NC 28715
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,453
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
CENTURY 21 Mountain Lifestyles
[email protected]
MLS # 4269984
Photo for 256 Farington Circle $308,000 Sold 8/8/2025
256 Farington Circle
Fletcher, NC 28732
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,311
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
CENTURY 21 Connected
[email protected]
MLS # 4276392
Photo for 5 Shenandoah Road $174,500 Sold 8/8/2025
5 Shenandoah Road
Asheville, NC 28805
beds
 
2
full
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
845
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4275353
Photo for 135 New Rockwood Road $478,000 Sold 7/18/2025
135 New Rockwood Road
Arden, NC 28704
beds
 
4
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
2,275
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4258222
Photo for 358 London Road $467,500 Sold 11/26/2024
358 London Road
Asheville, NC 28803
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,518
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4166837
Photo for 148 Lance Forest Road $454,050 Sold 8/30/2024
148 Lance Forest Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
2,175
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
DR Horton Inc
[email protected]
MLS # 4090024
Photo for 410 Mother in Law Lane $205,000 Sold 7/24/2024
410 Mother in Law Lane
Burnsville, NC 28714
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,221
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Foxfire Real Estate, LLC
[email protected]
MLS # 4147047
Photo for 860 Rickel Drive $895,011 Sold 7/10/2024
860 Rickel Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739
beds
 
5
full
baths
4
sq.ft.
 
3,835
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4144221
Photo for 5571 Spring Road $850,000 Sold 4/1/2024
5571 Spring Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
beds
 
3
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
3,007
Seller's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4110639
Photo for 9 Fay Jones Lane $565,000 Sold 4/1/2024
9 Fay Jones Lane
Black Mountain, NC 28711
bed
 
1
full
bath
1
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
945
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks
MLS # 4105497
Photo for 268 Judson Ridge Road 15 $1,211,174 Sold 10/31/2023
268 Judson Ridge Road 15
Arden, NC 28704
beds
 
4
full
baths
3
sq.ft.
 
3,417
Buyer's Agent:Katie Ledford
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Courtesy of:
Keller Williams Realty Mountain Partners
[email protected]
MLS # 4067964

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