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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,100 sqft

281 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN 37882

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.98 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$180/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Step back in time! Truly one of a kind home brings history home to Townsend. Two historical log homes located by a well known historian. The were marked piece by piece and rock and rock, then reconstructed exactly, on this site. This was the first house built in Laurel Valley. It brings character and charm to those looking for the original log home experience. The warmth of the old logs can not be imitated. The Joined in a unique manner If you are in search of a one of a kind home, your search is...Step back in time! Truly one of a kind home brings history home to Townsend. Two historical log homes located by a well known historian. The were marked piece by piece and rock and rock, then reconstructed exactly, on this site. This was the first house built in Laurel Valley. It brings character and charm to those looking for the original log home experience. The warmth of the old logs can not be imitated. The Joined in a unique manner If you are in search of a one of a kind home, your search is over. This is history wrapped in one beautiful package, located on a boulder filled lot that reminds you in every way that you are part of the Smokies!
  • Listed by: Cyndie Cornelius Cyndie@WhyTheSmokies.com • Why The Smokies, LLC
Listing closed: 06/28/2022 01:00 AM • Source: REALTRACS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 3554607
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Townsend, TN

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Why The Smokies, LLC, Cyndie Cornelius

Sold By Mountain Realty Group, Michael McConnell (865.548.8882)

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Property Information for 281 Laurel Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $174,506 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.98 AC / 42,688 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: In Townsend take Old Tuckaleechee Road to Laurel Valley Road. Follow Laurel Valley Road to the Grey log gatehouse. Just past the gatehouse take a left onto Laurel Road. Stay on Laurel Road to the 3 way stop. Turn left at the corner and then left into the driveway.
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area Source: Agent Measured
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Mlg Can View: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: Private, Driveway, Paved
  • Parking Total: .00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Condo Coop Association YN: No
  • Tax Lot: 2R1&1

Property

Building Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Agent Measured
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Agent Measured
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Agent Measured
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Wood
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Agent Calculated
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area: 0.98
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Log
  • Documents Count: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
Utilities
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Cooling: Electric, Other
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Exterior Features: No Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View YN: Yes

Property History for 281 Laurel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2022

Closed

REALTRACS #3554607

$379,000—
Jan 19, 2021

Closed

KAARMLS #1136011

$379,000—
Nov 21, 2020

Contract - Not Showing

REALTRACS #3554607

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2022

Closed

REALTRACS #3554607

$379,000
01/19/2021

Closed

KAARMLS #1136011

$379,000
11/21/2020

Contract - Not Showing

REALTRACS #3554607

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

Public records

281 Laurel Road

Beds

0

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,898 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,898 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

42,689 SqFt

Schools near 281 Laurel Road

This home is within Blount County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Townsend Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Heritage Middle School
Public6 to 8

Heritage High School
Public9 to 12

Samuel Everett School of Innovation
PublicPK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Laurel Road, Townsend, TN 37882
$379,000
3
2,100
42,688
$195,000
2
1,180
0
$335,800
3
2,688
0
$195,800
3
1,521
0
$179,334
–
3
1,680
17,576
$35,000
–
–
–
9,212

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Listing Courtesy of Why The Smokies, LLC, Cyndie Cornelius

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