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401 Ransom St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1951Year Built

Description

Location, location, location! This is a TRUE walk-to-town property! Call your INVESTORS! Property has a steady rental income, averaging $19000 gross/year. CURRENT Appraisal as of June 2015 is $235,000! Unit#1 is 2BR/1BA on main level @ 995 HSF and has an oil-fired Boiler , Unit#2 is 0 BR/BA Efficiency on main level @ 486 HSF and has Baseboard Heat. Unit#3 is 0BR/1Bonus Room used as Bedroom/1BA on Lower Level @ 658 HSF and has Base Board Heat. There is a separate laundry room with W/D located on lower...Location, location, location! This is a TRUE walk-to-town property! Call your INVESTORS! Property has a steady rental income, averaging $19000 gross/year. CURRENT Appraisal as of June 2015 is $235,000! Unit#1 is 2BR/1BA on main level @ 995 HSF and has an oil-fired Boiler , Unit#2 is 0 BR/BA Efficiency on main level @ 486 HSF and has Baseboard Heat. Unit#3 is 0BR/1Bonus Room used as Bedroom/1BA on Lower Level @ 658 HSF and has Base Board Heat. There is a separate laundry room with W/D located on lower level for renters to use. This is a rare opportunity to own income producing property in the Village of Blowing Rock. Ample Parking in front and rear of property.
  • Listed by: Austin-Marchese Team • Jenkins Realtors
Listing closed: 12/11/2015 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 192475

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Median sold price

$317,500

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Blowing Rock, NC

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Property Information for 401 Ransom Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,644 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Apartment
  • Architectural Style: Mountain, Ranch
  • Parking Features: SharedDriveway
  • Zoning Description: Other-See Remarks
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 401 Ransom St
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 321 to RIGHT on Sunset Drive in Blowing Rock, turn LEFT onto Ransom Street and property is located about 3/10 mile on the LEFT side of street Look for sign..
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2817063898000
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Name: N/A
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,644
  • Tax Assessed Value: 265300
  • Tax Book Number: 671 / 782
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • Elementary School District: Blowing Rock
  • High School District: Blowing Rock
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Blowing Rock
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 0.0
  • Structure Type: Apartment
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Public Survey Section: N/A
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HoaDocuments, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, Other, SeeRemarks, RentRolls
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: Other, SeparateMeters, SeeRemarks
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, WoodSiding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 0
  • Appliances: ElectricWaterHeater
  • Window Features: DoubleHung
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 3
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Operating Expense: $0
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Description: One Bath,2+ Living Rooms,Deck,Living Room,Oven/Range Electric,Parking Lot,Private Outside Entrance,Refrigerator,Other-See Remarks,None
  • Unit Type Type: TwoBedroom
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Description: One Bath,2+ Living Rooms,Deck,Living Room,Oven/Range Electric,Parking Lot,Private Outside Entrance,Refrigerator,Other-See Remarks,None
  • Unit Type Type: Efficiency

Property History for 401 Ransom Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #192475

$205,000—
Oct 4, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #192475

—
Jun 22, 2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #192475

$235,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #192475

$205,000
10/04/2015

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #192475

—
06/22/2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #192475

$235,000

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

Public Records for 401 Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand$134,900Additions$392,600Total$527,500
Tax Record2025$2,022 ($169 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,218 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,218 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1951ZoningBR-R6CountyWATAUGAAPN2817-06-3898-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 401 Ransom Street

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
Blowing Rock 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 401 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$205,000
Studio
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–
8,276
$322,000
–
–
–
11,325
–
–
–
7,840
11,761
$75,000
2
1,044
11,325
–
2
1
800
10,019
–
3
2
1,602
17,424

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