492 Payne Branch Rd

Boone, NC 28607

$500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,375 Sq. Ft.
$364 / Sq. Ft.
1,375
Sq. Ft.
$364
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/27/23Virtual Tour
Closed 10/27/23Virtual Tour
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Description

Idyllically located where Payne Branch stream and the Middle Fork of the New River converge, this 1960s authentic log cabin is ready for the next family to call it home. The flat yard is dotted with lavender, mint, day-lilies, basil, ferns, dogwoods, rose of Sharon and several raised garden beds. The outside features a level yard with carport and attached storage shed, as well as a separate pump house and tool shed. Flower boxes garnish the railing of the covered porch, where a porch swing catches...Idyllically located where Payne Branch stream and the Middle Fork of the New River converge, this 1960s authentic log cabin is ready for the next family to call it home. The flat yard is dotted with lavender, mint, day-lilies, basil, ferns, dogwoods, rose of Sharon and several raised garden beds. The outside features a level yard with carport and attached storage shed, as well as a separate pump house and tool shed. Flower boxes garnish the railing of the covered porch, where a porch swing catches the breeze and offers a great view. Walk into the kitchen and den area. Built-in shelves abound. South-facing sunroom for your gardener to start seedlings and enjoy passive solar heat and sunlight in the winter. Master bedroom and bathroom/laundry closet are off the living room. Go upstairs to the second bedroom and bathroom. Cedar closet. Juliette porch. Open the windows and hear the gentle rush of the river. Walk to the Payne Branch park of the Middlefork Greenway, or stand in the yard and fish the Middle Fork River. Short/long term rentals allowed. Recent repairs: Oil furnace replaced ($2.3k) 2010. Master shower ($3.6k) 2021. TarHeel Basement system ($3.1k) 2019. Metal Roof ($11.7k) 2017. Well repaired ($1.5k) 2020. Convenient location between Boone and Blowing Rock. Zoned Blowing Rock School. Will this be your home, second home, or an investment property?
  1. Listed by Virginia Powell • Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC • 828-295-8485

Property Details for 492 Payne Branch Road

Architectural Style
LogHome, Mountain
Waterfront Features
RiverFront, RiverAccess
Parking Features
Asphalt, Carport, Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage
Subdivision Name
None
View
SouthernExposure
Zoning Description
R1,Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2023 02:45 PM

Property Details for 492 Payne Branch Road

StatusClosed
MLS #245636
Days on Market53
Taxes$1,219 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1966
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyWatauga County
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Sold By Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC

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Building Information for 492 Payne Branch Road

Stories2Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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Property Information for 492 Payne Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: On 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock, take Payne Branch Road. Property is on your right: 492 Payne Branch Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.
  • 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: 2819-65-8699-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,219
  • Tax Book Number: 163/402
  • Tax Legal Description: DOT 002/057
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1375.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1375.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable, SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, Storage
  • Community Features: Fishing, River, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log, WoodSiding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Oil, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Vented
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic, Skylights
  • Window Features: DoubleHung, DoublePaneWindows, Screens, SinglePane, StormWindows, Skylights

Property History for 492 Payne Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

$500,000—
Oct 26, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521101011

$500,000—
Oct 11, 2023

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

—
Sep 8, 2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

—
Sep 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

$499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

$500,000
10/26/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521101011

$500,000
10/11/2023

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

—
09/08/2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

—
09/04/2023

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #245636

$499,000

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Schools near 492 Payne Branch Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Blowing Rock Elementary
Public - PK to 8
Watauga High
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Innovation Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Virtual Academy
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

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