Last Sold Price
2 beds1,350 sqft$133/sqft
296 The Ponds Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Description

This beautiful mountain home is located only 15 minutes from Boone in The Ponds development in Foscoe. This home would be great for full time residents or as a vacation home. You can relax and unwind on the spacious front porch overlooking the pond. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a 15x12 loft for additional sleeping area. Lots of updates to this home! New roof installed in 2013, new carpet in living room and bedrooms, new wood laminate in living room, new ceiling fans throughout and new dishwasher!...This beautiful mountain home is located only 15 minutes from Boone in The Ponds development in Foscoe. This home would be great for full time residents or as a vacation home. You can relax and unwind on the spacious front porch overlooking the pond. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a 15x12 loft for additional sleeping area. Lots of updates to this home! New roof installed in 2013, new carpet in living room and bedrooms, new wood laminate in living room, new ceiling fans throughout and new dishwasher! The Home overlooks two ponds and the sights and sounds of the Watauga River welcome you to peaceful living. The Ponds offers community areas, picnic pavilion, gazebo and fishing. WiFi available. POA dues include water, sewer, road maintenance, common area landscaping, and extended cable.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/02/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Todd Reeder • Century 21 Mountain Vistas

Property Details for 296 The Ponds Road

Status
MLS #
39205399
Days on Market
333
Taxes
$834 / year
HOA Fees
$375 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Architectural Style
Mountain
Waterfront Features
RiverFront, RiverAccess, Stream, Pond
Parking Features
Driveway, NoGarage, Paved, Private
View
Yes
View
Lake, Mountains, River
Zoning Description
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$373,000

Avg days on market

153

Sale-to-list ratio

92.2%

Banner Elk, NC

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Location

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Building Information for 296 The Ponds Road

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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$1,109 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$915

Property Taxes

$70

HOA Dues

$125

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Property Information for 296 The Ponds Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone Highway 105 South to Foscoe. Left on The Ponds Road. Stay straight between the ponds. Left to last home #296.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28604
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 8-Banner Elk
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1888068639
  • Association Fee: $375.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: The Ponds Poa
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $834
  • Tax Book Number: 1639/319
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • Elementary School District: Valle Crucis
  • High School District: Valle Crucis
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Valle Crucis
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1350.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1350.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Documents Available: Disclosures
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: CommunityCoopSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: River, LongTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open, WrapAround
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Gas, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: GreatRoom
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath

Property History for 296 The Ponds Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2017

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39205399

$180,000
Oct 1, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #608588289

$180,000

-2.4% / yr

Jul 15, 2017

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #39205399

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2017

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39205399

$180,000
10/01/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #608588289

$180,000

-2.4% / yr

07/15/2017

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #39205399

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

Public Records for 296 The Ponds Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,700Additions$213,600Total$229,300
Tax Record2025$959 ($80 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningFC-HCountyWATAUGAAPN1888-06-8639-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 296 The Ponds 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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