Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,377 sqft
1824 Benge Ashe Rd, Purlear, NC 28665
Single FamilyProperty Type
20.3 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, BREATHTAKING VIEWS and 20+ ACRES GÇô this one has it all. This beautiful low-maintenance Cape Cod home is perfect for a 2nd home or year-round living. Main level features spacious & open great room w/high vaulted ceiling & wood beams, abundant windows, built-in book case and access to back deck offering over 450 sq. ft. to entertain guest. Open kitchen w/lot of cabinets, eat-in bar area and dining. Huge formal dining room with sitting nook. Master suite offers over 400 sq. ft....BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, BREATHTAKING VIEWS and 20+ ACRES GÇô this one has it all. This beautiful low-maintenance Cape Cod home is perfect for a 2nd home or year-round living. Main level features spacious & open great room w/high vaulted ceiling & wood beams, abundant windows, built-in book case and access to back deck offering over 450 sq. ft. to entertain guest. Open kitchen w/lot of cabinets, eat-in bar area and dining. Huge formal dining room with sitting nook. Master suite offers over 400 sq. ft. w/hardwood floors, double closets, massive stone fireplace and lots of windows showing the amazing view. Expansive master bath w/hardwood floor, large walk-in tile shower & additional closet. Laundry area w/cabinets and folding area. Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms with hardwood floor, tongue & groove ceiling and bead board. Nice big yard for children and/or pets. Wonderful screen-in Gazebo to relax and take in the breathtaking views. 2 car attached garage, 12 x 12 outbuilding and paved driveway. Sold furnished. Blue Ridge Parkway in only a few minutes away!
  • Listed by: Melinda Poe • Century 21 Heritage Realty
Listing closed: 12/06/2016 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 39200609

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1824 Benge Ashe Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,722 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Contemporary, Traditional
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Paved, Private
  • View: Yes
  • View: LongRange, Mountains
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 20.30 AC / 884,268 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy #221 traffic continue straight onto Hwy 163 East for 9.3 miles to right on Idlewild Road for approx. 3.4 miles turn left onto Park Vista Road for 2 miles, straight across the Blue Ridge Parkway onto Benge Ashe Road for 1.8 mile to house on left. House #1824. Traveling on the Blue Ridge Parkway Benge Ashe is right at mile marker 268.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28694
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 26-Outside of Area
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2982-87-9917
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2982-97-4718
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,722
  • Tax Book Number: 1177/303
School Information
  • Elementary School: Wilkesboro
  • Elementary School District: Wilkes
  • High School District: Wilkes
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Wilkes
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2377.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.3
  • Lot Size Area: 20.3
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2377.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Documents Available: SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermit3Bedroom
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, GravelDriveway, PavedDriveway
  • Construction Materials: Stone, WoodSiding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Laminate, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplaces, Kerosene, Propane, Radiant
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Gas, Propane
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 1824 Benge Ashe Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 6, 2016

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200609

$289,000—
Oct 13, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200609

—
Apr 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200609

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/06/2016

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200609

$289,000
10/13/2016

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200609

—
04/05/2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200609

$350,000

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

Public Records for 1824 Benge Ashe Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,250Additions$532,620Total$580,870
Tax Record2024$2,467 ($206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,125 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,125 SqFtStories1Lot Size274,428 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992CountyWILKESAPN0801273Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1824 Benge Ashe Road

This home is within Wilkes County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Pleasant Elementary
PublicPK to 5

West Wilkes Middle
Public6 to 8

West Wilkes High
Public9 to 12

Wilkes Early College High School
Public9 to 13

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1824 Benge Ashe Road, Purlear, NC 28665
$289,000
3
2,377
884,268
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3
2
1,386
196,020
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–
–
–
262,667
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2
1.5
968
34,848
$215,500
3
1,300
52,272
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