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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,541 sqft
417 Tester Rd, Butler, TN 37640
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.2 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$110/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

What? you must be kidding! A Red cedar hand hewn log cabin w/timber framed roof on over 4 acres of usable land w/views of the national forest for $185,000. 2 bedrooms w/a loft, mudroom, root cellar and sunroom. Just 2 miles across the state line & just 5 minutes to Watauga Lake. New survey completed. Walk to the river and then kayak to the lake. This is what the good life is all about. Complete privacy and seclusion and only 30 minutes to Boone.What? you must be kidding! A Red cedar hand hewn log cabin w/timber framed roof on over 4 acres of usable land w/views of the national forest for $185,000. 2 bedrooms w/a loft, mudroom, root cellar and sunroom. Just 2 miles across the state line & just 5 minutes to Watauga Lake. New survey completed. Walk to the river and then kayak to the lake. This is what the good life is all about. Complete privacy and seclusion and only 30 minutes to Boone.
Listing closed: 05/14/2008 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 74341

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Property Information for 417 Tester Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $496 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: LogHome
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
  • View: Yes
  • View: Mountains, SouthernExposure
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 4.20 AC / 182,952 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy. 421 N. to left on Hwy. 321 at Skateworld. Travel to Tennessee line. Tester Road is approx. 2 miles on right after the NC/TN border. Take 2nd gravel driveway on left to house on right.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 37640
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 24-TN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: Map 100 Parcel 78.10
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $496
  • Tax Book Number: 173/264
School Information
  • Elementary School: TN
  • Elementary School District: TN
  • High School District: TN
  • Middle Or Junior School District: TN
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1541.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.2
  • Lot Size Area: 4.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irr
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1541.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Log, WoodSiding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace, Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Radiant
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Appliances: ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 417 Tester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2008

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #74341

$170,000
May 13, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576214350

$170,000

+5.1% / yr

Feb 25, 2008

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #74341

$185,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2008

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #74341

$170,000
05/13/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #576214350

$170,000

+5.1% / yr

02/25/2008

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #74341

$185,000

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

Public Records for 417 Tester Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,850Additions$22,975Total$29,825
Tax Record2024$659 ($55 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,292 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,196 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt96 SqFtStories2Lot Size186,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated2001CountyJOHNSONAPN100 07810

Schools near 417 Tester Road

This home is within Johnson County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Doe Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Johnson County Middle School
Public7 to 8

Johnson County High School
Public9 to 12

Roan Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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