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2 beds1,864 sqft
149 River Bend Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.12 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$105/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Fixer Upper on 2.12 acres located just around the bend from the Watuaga River, popular swimming holes, & a waterfall. Excellent area for tubing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, etc... Tons of potential, but in need of renovations and repairs throughout. Large lot allows for expansion, garden, animals, or possibly a second building site. No restrictions means long and short term rentals are not an issue!Fixer Upper on 2.12 acres located just around the bend from the Watuaga River, popular swimming holes, & a waterfall. Excellent area for tubing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, etc... Tons of potential, but in need of renovations and repairs throughout. Large lot allows for expansion, garden, animals, or possibly a second building site. No restrictions means long and short term rentals are not an issue!
  • Listed by: Scott Warren • Boone Realty
Listing closed: 03/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 234064

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 149 River Bend Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $735 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: LogHome, Mountain
  • Parking Features: NoGarage
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Lot Size: 2.12 AC / 92,347 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 421 N to a left onto 321 @ Skateworld. Take 321 for about 4.5 miles and turn right on Burl Harmon just before the Watauga River Bridge. Go Right on River Bend and 149 is on your left at sign.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28679
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1952-83-7875-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $735
  • Tax Book Number: 927/875
  • Tax Legal Description: OFF S R 321
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1864.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.12
  • Lot Size Area: 2.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1864.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Kerosene
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: ElectricRange, Refrigerator

Property History for 149 River Bend Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #234064

$195,000
Jan 10, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #1001225065

Jan 9, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #234064

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #234064

$195,000
01/10/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #1001225065

01/09/2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #234064

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

Public Records for 149 River Bend Road

Taxable ValueLand$46,300Additions$249,900Total$296,200
Tax Record2025$1,205 ($100 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,576 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,347 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyWATAUGAAPN1952-83-7875-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 149 River Bend Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bethel Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation 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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