Last Sold Price
3 beds1,901 sqft$153/sqft
281 Ben Clark Rd, Marshall, NC 28753

Description

Take me home country road! Enjoy the peace & quiet of mountain living. Fenced pasture w/ horse barn & year-round flowing creek at the front of this beautiful 4.79 acres. This prepper's paradise features fruit trees, berries, chicken coop & two fenced garden areas. Country living only six miles away from Mars Hill College & the charm of downtown Mars Hill. Large workshop space in unfinished basement off of the double garage. Home is hard-wired for a generator & includes a Simple Pump already installed...Take me home country road! Enjoy the peace & quiet of mountain living. Fenced pasture w/ horse barn & year-round flowing creek at the front of this beautiful 4.79 acres. This prepper's paradise features fruit trees, berries, chicken coop & two fenced garden areas. Country living only six miles away from Mars Hill College & the charm of downtown Mars Hill. Large workshop space in unfinished basement off of the double garage. Home is hard-wired for a generator & includes a Simple Pump already installed on the well for emergency situations. Main level master suite w/ walk-in closet & updated master bath. Relax on your front porch swing & feel like you're in your own exclusive tree top canopy. Kitchen features a newer stainless steel fridge, granite counter tops & breakfast bar. Plenty of room in the dining area for your dining room table. Upstairs features two large bedrooms & full bath. Also features wired alarm system & fiber optic internet installed. Can't see the home from the road.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/12/2019 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 281 Ben Clark Road

Status
MLS #
3516231
Days on Market
6
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
4.79 AC / 208,652 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Parking Features
Garage
Subdivision Name
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$400,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

90.3%

Marshall, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 281 Ben Clark Road

Stories-Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size4.79 AC / 208,652 SF

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$1,659 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,474

Property Taxes

$185

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Ben Clark Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -82.604877
  • Latitude: 35.871921
  • Directions: Follow 1-26 W to exit 11 for NC-213 towards Mars Hill/Marshall; Turn left onto NC-213 W; In 3.5 miles, turn right onto Bone Camp Road, in 2 miles at stop sign, turn left onto E Fork Road; .7 mi to next right at Bee Tree Road; Turn left at fork to stay on Bee Tree Road; In .5 miles, take a slight left onto Ben Clark Road-gravel road; House is up on the left after mailbox with sunflowers and 281 on it.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $158,550.00
  • Parcel Number: 9739-21-1666
  • City Taxes Paid To: Marshall
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison
  • High School: Madison
  • Elementary School: Marshall
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Virtual Tour
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  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: carol-spag-photography.seehouseat.com/1329809?idx=1
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1901.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1189
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 1189
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 1189
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 712
  • Sq Ft Other: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1901.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Orchard(s), Pasture, Private, Sloped, Creek/Stream, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.79
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Off Frame Modular
  • Assumable: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Composition
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Garden Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Basement Garage Door
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 9.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 281 Ben Clark Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3516231

$290,000
Jun 12, 2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3516231

Jun 6, 2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3516231

$298,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3516231

$290,000
06/12/2019

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3516231

06/06/2019

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3516231

$298,500

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

Public Records for 281 Ben Clark Road

Taxable ValueLand$48,960Additions$403,493Total$452,453
Tax Record2025$2,216 ($185 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,901 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,901 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999ZoningR-ACountyMADISONAPN9739-21-1666

Schools near 281 Ben Clark Road

This home is within Madison County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mars Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Madison Early College High School
Public9 to 13

Madison 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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