Last Sold Price
2 beds1,150 sqft$120/sqft
136 Elk Mountain Rd, Newland, NC 28657

Description

Very private setting for this well maintained farm cottage in Southern Avery County. 8 acres with additional building site with big view potential. Several outbuildings including a 650s.f. garage/workshop. Spring fed home with beautiful wood work, root cellar, large garden area, barn and plenty of privacy for your escape from the big city! Centrally located between Newland, Crossnore and Plumtree, this home is great for first time buyers who want to build later...8 acres with at least two more building...Very private setting for this well maintained farm cottage in Southern Avery County. 8 acres with additional building site with big view potential. Several outbuildings including a 650s.f. garage/workshop. Spring fed home with beautiful wood work, root cellar, large garden area, barn and plenty of privacy for your escape from the big city! Centrally located between Newland, Crossnore and Plumtree, this home is great for first time buyers who want to build later...8 acres with at least two more building sites. Big view potential with tree topping or seasonal view when the leaves are off the trees.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/02/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mountain Retreats Realty

Property Details for 136 Elk Mountain Road

Status
MLS #
57005
Days on Market
82
Taxes
$579 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
8.14 AC / 354,578 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached, Garage, OneCarGarage, Paved, Private
Zoning Description
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$210,000

Avg days on market

86

Sale-to-list ratio

82.3%

Newland, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 136 Elk Mountain Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size8.14 AC / 354,578 SF

Payment Calculator

$750 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$701

Property Taxes

$48

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 136 Elk Mountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Call LO for Map
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28657
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 182400251930/159761
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $579
  • Tax Book Number: 337/1573
School Information
  • Elementary School: Crossnore
  • Elementary School District: Crossnore
  • High School District: Crossnore
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Crossnore
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.14
  • Lot Size Area: 8.14
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1150.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other, SeeRemarks, PavedDriveway
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, HotWater, Radiant, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, FreeStanding, Other, SeeRemarks
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer

Property History for 136 Elk Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2005

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #57005

$138,000
Aug 29, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427382303

$138,000
Aug 3, 2005

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #57005

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2005

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #57005

$138,000
08/29/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #427382303

$138,000
08/03/2005

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #57005

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

Public Records for 136 Elk Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,300Additions$138,700Total$180,000
Tax Record2025$720 ($60 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt280 SqFtStories1Lot Size355,014 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1980CountyAVERYAPN18240025193000000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 136 Elk Mountain Road

This home is within Avery County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Crossnore Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Avery Middle
Public6 to 8

Avery County High School
Public9 to 12

Avery County High School STEM Academy
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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This home: 136 Elk Mountain Road, Newland, NC 28657
$138,000
2
1,150
354,578
$40,000
22,215
$118,000
2
1,080
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