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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,485 sqft
287 Messer Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.5 acresLot Size
1993Year Built
$119/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Attractive combination includes a modern open floor plan accented by Mountain views, complete privacy on 5.5 acres with a balance of woods and open yard.. High ceilings and wood floors are surrounded by large expanses of glass.. Open plan includes the kitchen and dining area.. Master on main.. Loft above has full bath, bedroom plus open space for an office. Downstairs is a huge room for media area, game tables and two more rooms with closets and a 3rd full bath. Access to the lower patio and the...Attractive combination includes a modern open floor plan accented by Mountain views, complete privacy on 5.5 acres with a balance of woods and open yard.. High ceilings and wood floors are surrounded by large expanses of glass.. Open plan includes the kitchen and dining area.. Master on main.. Loft above has full bath, bedroom plus open space for an office. Downstairs is a huge room for media area, game tables and two more rooms with closets and a 3rd full bath. Access to the lower patio and the yard. NEW Roof.. The land has very few restrictions.. Detached garage is insulated & heated for a full WORK SHOP. Two carports are attached to laundry room for plentiful parking. Relaxing outdoor living spaces include covered porch with VIEWS, large open deck off kitchen. Areas for games plus a large garden & a few animals. Convenient to Waynesville. Lightly restricted neighborhoods are difficult to find. Please excuse the mess as we pack for moving day. DSL internet
  • Listed by: • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Heritage Bennett@MountainHeritage.com
Listing closed: 01/02/2019 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3446857

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Waynesville, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 287 Messer Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Garage Shop
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 5.50 AC / 239,580 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.000986
  • Latitude: 35.522884
  • Directions: Russ Ave to LEFT on Mauney Cove Road. RIGHT on Messer Road across from New Hope Church of God. Continue on pavement until paving goes up a driveway and gravel is on the lower road to the left - take the gravel to the left. Look for the barn on the left with new grading and pond - turn Left onto the drive way. Property begins at the concrete paving - continue up to the house. Wide turn around area.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $211,500.00
  • Parcel Number: 8606-99-8105
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Waynesville
  • High School: Tuscola
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1515.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 970.0
  • Builder Name: Bender
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1190
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 30
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 30
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 325
  • Sq Ft Other: 576.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2485.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Private, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Wall Furnace
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Whirlpool
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Basement, Finished
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 19.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Media Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Types: Study
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Great Room-Two Story
  • Room Level: Main
Room 12
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 14
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 15
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 16
  • Room Types: Library
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 17
  • Room Types: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 18
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 19
  • Room Types: Billiard
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 287 Messer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #637479353

$295,000
Jan 2, 2019

Closed

CANOPY #3446857

$295,000
Dec 2, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3446857

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/02/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #637479353

$295,000
01/02/2019

Closed

CANOPY #3446857

$295,000
12/02/2018

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3446857

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

Public Records for 287 Messer Road

Taxable ValueLand$52,300Additions$251,700Total$304,000
Tax Record2025$2,135 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,263 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,223 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,040 SqFtStories1Lot Size239,580 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1993CountyHAYWOODAPN8606-99-8105

Schools near 287 Messer Road

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

Waynesville Middle
Public6 to 8

Tuscola High
Public9 to 12

Central Haywood High
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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