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4 beds2,759 sqft$310/sqft
291 Balsam Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.97 acresLot Size
1971Year Built
$310/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,140 / quarterHOA Fees

Description

Vintage (Boyd Williams custom design/build, 1971) 4 bedroom, 4 bath home, with arguably the best views in Hound Ears. Wrap-around porch offers spectacular golf course and Grandfather Mountain views. Massive stone hearth/fireplaces anchor the home with fireplaces in family room and lower-level bedroom. Thoughtful floorplan includes open living areas and primary bedroom (with his/her en-suite bathrooms) on the main level, with sliding glass doors to deck. Finished lower level hosts 3 bedrooms and 2...Vintage (Boyd Williams custom design/build, 1971) 4 bedroom, 4 bath home, with arguably the best views in Hound Ears. Wrap-around porch offers spectacular golf course and Grandfather Mountain views. Massive stone hearth/fireplaces anchor the home with fireplaces in family room and lower-level bedroom. Thoughtful floorplan includes open living areas and primary bedroom (with his/her en-suite bathrooms) on the main level, with sliding glass doors to deck. Finished lower level hosts 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with access to lower-level deck from two of the bedrooms. House and property are CLASSIC, RARE beauties that only need a new owner to update. An Equity Club Membership is transferrable to new homeowner. Please see attachments for amenities and POA information. PLEASE NOTE: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANYONE ENTER BALCONY ON UPPER BACK PORCH; deck is in-need of structural repairs in places. No Septic Permit could be found on record.
  • Listed by: • Corcoran HM Properties jamie@hmproperties.com
  • Listed by: • Corcoran HM Properties
Listing closed: 08/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4015513

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Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

Boone, NC

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Property Information for 291 Balsam Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • View: Golf Course, Long Range, Mountain(s)
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails
  • Subdivision Name: Hound Ears
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lot Size: 0.97 AC / 42,253 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.743169
  • Zoning: R
  • Latitude: 36.180454
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Annual Expense: $4,560.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $583,100.00
  • Parcel Number: 1899053684000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1516.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1243.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1516
  • 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
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2759.0
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 189905684000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Proposed Special Assessment Description: No
  • Restrictions: No Representation
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Other - See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porte-cochere
  • Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Bedroom Basement: 3
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 2
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 12.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement

Property History for 291 Balsam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #242824

$855,000
Aug 21, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4015513

$855,000
Aug 14, 2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #242824

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #242824

$855,000
08/21/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4015513

$855,000
08/14/2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #242824

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

Public Records for 291 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand$158,900Additions$462,100Total$621,000
Tax Record2025$2,400 ($200 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,436 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,436 SqFtStories1Lot Size41,818 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971CountyWATAUGAAPN1899-05-4794-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 291 Balsam Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Valle Crucis Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK 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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