131 Riggs Road

Closed 3/24/17
Closed 3/24/17
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Last Sold Price
$405,000
3 beds2,965 sqft$137/sqft
131 Riggs Rd, Watauga, TN 37694

Description

Private Estate, consisting of 11.61 acres, featuring a one of a kind, upscale, custom built home, constructed of high quality workmanship and materials. Drive thru the motorized gates, and follow the driveway which meanders through beautiful wooded acreage, arriving at one of the prettiest settings to be found anywhere, offering total seclusion. All one level home, meticulously maintained, with the high quality workmanship apparent upon entering the home. Entry foyer, leading to a huge Great Room...Private Estate, consisting of 11.61 acres, featuring a one of a kind, upscale, custom built home, constructed of high quality workmanship and materials. Drive thru the motorized gates, and follow the driveway which meanders through beautiful wooded acreage, arriving at one of the prettiest settings to be found anywhere, offering total seclusion. All one level home, meticulously maintained, with the high quality workmanship apparent upon entering the home. Entry foyer, leading to a huge Great Room with stone fireplace, cathedral wood ceilings, heavy wood beams and walls of windows affording breathtaking views. Large formal dining room, also featuring high wood ceilings. Fireplace has gas logs and is double sided, allowing enjoyment from both the Great Room and the dining room. Well designed kitchen with all appliances conveying, wet bar, and a welcoming breakfast area with built-in window seat plus expansive bay windows, designed to take advantage of the views. Split bedroom plan with the master suite comprising one wing of the home, and offering a large custom tile bath, double vanities, walk in shower and a walk in closet. Secondary bedrooms and bath comprise another wing, featuring two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Family room with high ceilings and a half bath. Two heat pump systems. Security system. Laundry room. Two car attached garage with remote entry. Private office with half bath. All floor finishes throughout are hardwood or tile. Recessed lighting throughout plus numerous custom built-ins. Decking wraps around three sides of the home, all designed to take advantage of the stunning views. The acreage is partially wooded, assuring continued total privacy for the home. Land is level at the house site, with unobstructed views of the City of Elizabethton and virtually all surrounding mountains. Outdoor light pole does not convey. A gorgeous estate property. All info. taken from Tax Records. Buyer/Buyer's Agent to verify all.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/24/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by David Collins • Collins & Co. Realtors & Auctioneers
  2. Listed by RUSS SWANAY • Collins & Co. Realtors & Auctioneers

Property Details for 131 Riggs Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
381224
Days on Market
229
Taxes
$1,919 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
11.61 AC / 505,731 SF
County
Carter County
Architectural Style
Contemporary
View
Mountain(s)
Zoning
Residential
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Collins & Co. Realtors & Auctioneers, David Collins (423.335.3078); Collins & Co. Realtors & Auctioneers, RUSS SWANAY (423.543.5741)

Sold By REMAX Checkmate, Inc. Realtors, ASHLEY EASTRIDGE (423.282.0432)

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Building Information for 131 Riggs Road

Stories1Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size11.61 AC / 505,731 SF

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Property Information for 131 Riggs Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Watauga
  • County: Carter
  • Directions: From Elizabethton, Bristol Hwy to left on Watauga Road. Left on Riggs Rd. Driveway on left. From Johnson City, Watauga Road thru the City of Watauga. Left on Riggs Rd. Property on left.
  • Latitude: 36.36
  • Longitude: -82.25
  • Postal Code: 37694
  • State Or Province: TN
  • Topography: Part Wooded,Rolling Slope
  • MLS Area Major: 314 - Carter County
  • MLS Area Minor: 314 - Carter County
  • General Property Description : Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 438
  • Association/Amenities: Landscaping
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 135.01
  • Association Fee: 0.0
  • General Property Description : Deed Book: 438
  • General Property Description : Deed Page: 523
  • Location Tax Legal Info : City Taxes: $.00
  • Location Tax Legal Info : County Taxes: $1,918.96
School Information
  • High School: Happy Valley
  • Middle Or Junior School: Central
  • Elementary School: Central
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irrgular
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 505,731.60
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.61
  • Lot Size Area: 11.61
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2,965.00
  • Building Area Total: 4,030.00
  • General Property Description : Acres: 11.61
  • General Property Description : Above Grade SqFt: 2965.0
  • General Property Description : Total SqFt Unfinished: 1065.0
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 2965
  • SqFt Details : Finished SqFt Level: 0
  • SqFt Details : Basement Total SqFt: 481
  • SqFt Details : Garage Total SqFt: 584
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: True
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room
  • Interior Features: Bar, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Basement: Concrete, Exterior Entry
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Den, Kitchen, Family Room, Living Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.20
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • General Property Description : Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • BedroomsTotal: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace : Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace : Great Room: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Full
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Heating : Heat Pump: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Walls : Drywall: Yes
  • Walls : Wood: Yes
  • Other Structures : Outbuilding: Yes
  • Other Structures : Storage: Yes
  • Roof : Asphalt: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.03
  • Room Width: 12.09
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.02
  • Room Width: 15.07
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.01
  • Room Width: 13.06
Room 5
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.02
  • Room Width: 12.07
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.05
  • Room Width: 17.02
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 23.07
  • Room Width: 17.02
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 131 Riggs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590841077

$405,000—
Mar 24, 2017

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #381224

$405,000—
Aug 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #381224

$427,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590841077

$405,000
03/24/2017

Closed

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #381224

$405,000
08/08/2016

Listed (Active)

Tennessee Virginia Regional MLS #381224

$427,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 131 Riggs Road

Taxable ValueLand$29,175Additions$81,325Total$110,500
Tax Record2024$2,409 ($201 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,296 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,296 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt468 SqFtStories1Lot Size505,732 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated2001CountyCARTERAPN033 13501Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 131 Riggs Road

This home is within Carter County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Keenburg Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Carter County Online Academy
Public - K to 12
Central Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Happy Valley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Keenburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Carter County Online Academy
PublicK to 12

Central Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Happy Valley High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Collins & Co. Realtors & Auctioneers, David Collins (423.335.3078); Collins & Co. Realtors & Auctioneers, RUSS SWANAY (423.543.5741)

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