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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,688 sqft$88/sqft
501 John Ward Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.04 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$88/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Very large Rough Sawn Log Home situated on 8 acres and takes in the views of Bethel. Log and Stone Construction with lots of thought for the family. Very large kitchen with custon cabinets, granite counter tops. Large dining room with screened porch great for entertaining. Massive stone wood burning fireplace. Master suite with spa shower and sauna with huge walk in closet. Zoned heat system, small pasture area, pond, barn stream and views. Must see. Approved for Homepath mortgage and Homepath renovation...Very large Rough Sawn Log Home situated on 8 acres and takes in the views of Bethel. Log and Stone Construction with lots of thought for the family. Very large kitchen with custon cabinets, granite counter tops. Large dining room with screened porch great for entertaining. Massive stone wood burning fireplace. Master suite with spa shower and sauna with huge walk in closet. Zoned heat system, small pasture area, pond, barn stream and views. Must see. Approved for Homepath mortgage and Homepath renovation mortgage.
  • Listed by: Michael Eller • Mountain Properties Of The Hc
Listing closed: 02/29/2012 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 169827

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$588,500

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Sugar Grove, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 501 John Ward Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,263 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: LogHome
  • Parking Features: NoGarage
  • View: Yes
  • View: LongRange
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 8.04 AC / 350,222 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 421 to Skateworld to Left on 321 to Right on Bethel Rd for 1.5 miles to Left on John Ward Rd up hill to house on Left in curve.
  • Postal Code: 28679
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1953324915
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,263
  • Tax Assessed Value: 841200
  • Tax Book Number: 1580/488
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • Elementary School District: Bethel
  • High School District: Bethel
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Bethel
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2088.0
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.04
  • Lot Size Area: 8.04
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 5688.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Spa Features: Sauna
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone, WoodBurning

Property History for 501 John Ward Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 29, 2012

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #169827

$502,000
Feb 2, 2012

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #169827

Nov 14, 2011

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #169827

$554,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/29/2012

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #169827

$502,000
02/02/2012

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #169827

11/14/2011

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #169827

$554,900

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

Public Records for 501 John Ward Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,700Additions$1,036,300Total$1,093,000
Tax Record2025$4,137 ($345 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,443 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,443 SqFtStories2Lot Size350,222 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008CountyWATAUGAAPN1953-32-4915-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 501 John Ward Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bethel Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

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: 501 John Ward Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
$502,000
4
5,688
350,222
3
1
1,264
84,071
$170,000
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