485 Chestnut Dr

2,261 Sq. Ft.
$250 / Sq. Ft.
2,261
Sq. Ft.
$250
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful FIVE bedroom home conveniently located in the amazing Hound Ears! Open great room with exposed beams, wood burning stove, and wall of windows! Let in the natural light looking into the peaceful wooded setting where you can sneak a peak of Grandfather Mountain between the greenery. Seller said, "485 Chestnut has been our much loved mountain home and it still has plenty of potential in its future for its next owner! The community is beautiful, peaceful, and the perfect place to live full...Beautiful FIVE bedroom home conveniently located in the amazing Hound Ears! Open great room with exposed beams, wood burning stove, and wall of windows! Let in the natural light looking into the peaceful wooded setting where you can sneak a peak of Grandfather Mountain between the greenery. Seller said, "485 Chestnut has been our much loved mountain home and it still has plenty of potential in its future for its next owner! The community is beautiful, peaceful, and the perfect place to live full time or escape from the world!" TWO bedrooms on the main level each with their own en suite bathrooms! You will love the spacious master bedroom and oversized bathroom with soaking tub and three closets. Second master on main is also a feature to appreciate. Downstairs offers ultimate flexibility and potential with 2 exterior entrances, tile floors throughout, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and a bonus room with wet bar. Any room downstairs would make a great office, game room, work out room, you name it! Complete with covered carport parking protecting your vehicle on those stormy nights. Seller has done many updates and improvements, ask for list of work done. Call to see this home today!
  1. Listed by Shyllene Fecteau • Appalachian Properties

Property Details for 485 Chestnut Drive

Architectural Style
ChaletAlpine, Cottage, Mountain
Parking Features
Carport, Driveway, Paved, Private
Subdivision Name
Hound Ears
View
Mountains, SeasonalView
LISTING UPDATED: 06/15/2022 06:02 PM

Property Details for 485 Chestnut Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #236944
Days on Market10
Taxes$1,357 / year
HOA Fees$1,139 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1972
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Sold By EXP Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 485 Chestnut Drive

Stories2Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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$3,246 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,754

Property Taxes

$113

HOA Dues

$380

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Property Information for 485 Chestnut Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Through the gate, take second right turn uphill on Chestnut. Straight past "SLOW - hidden driveway - joggers" sign. Stay right at the intersection with Elm. Home has a hidden driveway on the left. Look for the carport and the lamp post/orange butterflies/rock with 485.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1899-33-1843-000
  • Association Fee: $1,139.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Hound Ears POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,357
  • Tax Book Number: 2011/17
  • Tax Legal Description: HOUND EARS
  • Tax Lot: 28
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1338.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 923.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2261.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: ClubMembershipAvailable, FitnessCenter, Golf, Gated, Pool, River, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Shake, Wood
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, PartiallyFinished, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning, Insert, WoodBurningStove
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, InBasement, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ElectricRange, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: WetBar

Property History for 485 Chestnut Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #236944

$565,000—
Apr 30, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #236944

—
Apr 21, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #236944

$585,000—
Jan 22, 2019

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #206266

$250,000—
Jan 18, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #638203395

$250,000—
Dec 17, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #206266

—
Mar 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #206266

$295,000—
Oct 31, 2017

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202498

$295,000—
Jun 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202498

$295,000—
Jun 4, 2016

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #93620

$295,000—
Oct 23, 2010

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #93620

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #236944

$565,000
04/30/2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #236944

—
04/21/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #236944

$585,000
01/22/2019

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #206266

$250,000
01/18/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #638203395

$250,000
12/17/2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #206266

—
03/23/2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #206266

$295,000
10/31/2017

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202498

$295,000
06/06/2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202498

$295,000
06/04/2016

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #93620

$295,000
10/23/2010

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #93620

$399,000

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

Public Records for 485 Chestnut Drive

Taxable ValueLand$76,600Additions$383,000Total$459,600
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,564 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,564 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972CountyWATAUGAAPN1899-33-1843-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 485 Chestnut Drive

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

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