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3 beds1,829 sqft$252/sqft
524 Higher Ground Ridge, Waynesville, NC 28785
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.84 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$460/yrHOA Fees

Description

A true smoky mountain log home with tremendous mountain views. Lovingly used by current owners since 2003 as year-round home. Also suitable as seasonal home. A few of the many features inc.: Great Room with fireplace/hardwood floors/cathedral wood T&G ceiling, upgraded kitchen, covered porch (request list). End of road privacy with tranquil setting nestled among native trees, rhododendron, & mountain laurels. Well maintained gravel roads maintained by Property Owners Assoc. Development consists of...A true smoky mountain log home with tremendous mountain views. Lovingly used by current owners since 2003 as year-round home. Also suitable as seasonal home. A few of the many features inc.: Great Room with fireplace/hardwood floors/cathedral wood T&G ceiling, upgraded kitchen, covered porch (request list). End of road privacy with tranquil setting nestled among native trees, rhododendron, & mountain laurels. Well maintained gravel roads maintained by Property Owners Assoc. Development consists of a blend of seasonal & year-round homes; NO STR. Subdivision & home fits into the character of the natural mtn setting. Home faces towards good daylight exposure. Just 10 min. to the heart of Maggie Valley, 15 min. to Waynesville, 30 min. to Asheville, 5 min. I-40 @ exit 20. Near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park/Cataloochee Valley, the Pisgah National Forest, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing, rafting, Winter snow-skiing. PLEASE NO DRIVEBYS as home is owner occupied in a private setting!
  • Listed by: • Keller Williams Great Smokies
Listing closed: 08/17/2022 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 3874668

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$492,000

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

Waynesville, NC

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies

Sold By Coldwell Banker King

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$2,338

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 524 Higher Ground Ridge

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Contemporary
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - 1 Car
  • Subdivision Name: Higher Ground Ridge
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 0.84 AC / 36,590 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -83.040316
  • Geocode Source: Manual
  • Latitude: 35.567643
  • Directions: PLZ NO DRIVEBYS. In Maggie Valley @ the intersection of Jonathan Creek Rd/Hwy 276N & Soco Rd/Hwy 19S…take Jonathan Creek Rd go north 2.9 mi., (L) on Grindstone Rd go .9 mi., (R) on Beantown Rd go .4 mi., (L) on Red Maple Dr go .2 mi., (L) on Higher Ground Rdg go .5 mi. to last home on right (swing right onto driveway) . From Ashv take I-40 W to exit #20 go South on Jonathan Creek Rd/Hwy 276S for 2 mi., (R) on Joe Carver Rd go .2 mi., (L) on Beantown Rd go .3 mi., (R) on Red Maple Dr...see above
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Yearly Expense: 460.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $257,100.00
  • Parcel Number: 7698-85-8947
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Waynesville
  • High School: Tuscola
  • Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
Parking
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Structure Type: One and a Half Story/Basement
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 196.0
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 294
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1120
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 513
  • Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Private, Wooded, Views, Year Round View
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Permit Syndication: Yes
  • Proposed Special Assessment: No
  • Restrictions: Height, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Square Feet
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Porch: Covered,Deck,Front,Side
  • Exterior Features: Underground Power Lines
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Crawl Space, Slab
  • Second Living Quarters HLA: 0
  • Second Living Quarters SqFt: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Dining Area,Great Room-Two Story,Kitchen,Laundry,Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bathroom(s),Loft,2nd Primary
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Baths Full: 0
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Room Types: Bed/Bonus
  • Room Level: Basement
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Count: 0

Property History for 524 Higher Ground Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 17, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3874668

$460,000
Aug 3, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1495763007

$460,000
Jul 14, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3874668

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/17/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3874668

$460,000
08/03/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1495763007

$460,000
07/14/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3874668

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

Public Records for 524 Higher Ground Ridge

Taxable ValueLand$24,600Additions$255,200Total$279,800
Tax Record2025$1,834 ($153 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,680 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt560 SqFtStories1Lot Size36,373 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002CountyHAYWOODAPN7698-85-8947

Schools near 524 Higher Ground Ridge

This home is within Haywood County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Jonathan Valley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Waynesville Middle
Public6 to 8

Tuscola High
Public9 to 12

Haywood Early Colleg
Public9 to 13

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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