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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,100 sqft
280 Griggs Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$164/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

OLD FORT -- ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY & EXCELLENT VALUE --- It all adds up to an excellent value on this home: great yard with mountain views on a large +/- .40 acre lot, well maintained condition, & great price. The interior offers 2 large bedrooms, a bright living room, eat in kitchen, large utility/laundry room (previously a small bedroom), 2020 heat pump, 2017 roof, detached workroom, new covered deck, and side carport. The lot has multiple buildings, a fenced back yard, and the mountain views. The...OLD FORT -- ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY & EXCELLENT VALUE --- It all adds up to an excellent value on this home: great yard with mountain views on a large +/- .40 acre lot, well maintained condition, & great price. The interior offers 2 large bedrooms, a bright living room, eat in kitchen, large utility/laundry room (previously a small bedroom), 2020 heat pump, 2017 roof, detached workroom, new covered deck, and side carport. The lot has multiple buildings, a fenced back yard, and the mountain views. The home is located only +/- 2 miles from I40 Exit 73 in Old Fort making it a very easy commute to Marion, Black Mountain, or Asheville.
  • Listed by: • Joanne Howle Realty
Listing closed: 07/09/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3738261

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Median sold price

$170,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 280 Griggs Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning Description: None
  • Parking Features: Carport - 1 Car
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.164053
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.60317
  • Directions: I40 To Exit 73 (main Old Fort exit), travel away from downtown and onto Bat Cave Road, turn left onto Campground Road, turn right onto Griggs Road - approx 5 minutes / 2 miles from Exit 73.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $76,800.00
  • Parcel Number: 065800905348
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Middle
  • High School: McDowell
  • Elementary School: Old Fort
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
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Lot Information
  • Structure Type: 1 Story
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1100
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 280 Griggs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2021

Closed

CANOPY #3738261

$180,000
Jun 10, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465988604

$180,000

+3.4% / yr

May 14, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3738261

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2021

Closed

CANOPY #3738261

$180,000
06/10/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1465988604

$180,000

+3.4% / yr

05/14/2021

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3738261

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Public Records for 280 Griggs Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,000Additions$69,470Total$94,470
Tax Record2025$669 ($56 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,107 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1975Year Renovated1980CountyMCDOWELLAPN0658-00-99-5348

Schools near 280 Griggs Road

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

West McDowell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

McDowell High School
Public9 to 12

Foothills Community School
Public6 to 8

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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