Last Sold Price
3 beds1,849 sqft$135/sqft
678 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

Description

Beautiful home in a fantastic setting in the beautiful Bethel community! Perched atop a knoll overlooking mountains and farms sits this 3/2 on over an acre. Large open deck welcomes you to relax and enjoy the breeze and tranquility in the mountains. Inside is bright and airy with tons of recent upgrades. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Kitchen on the main has new granite and stainless appliances. Two bedrooms on the main are both spacious and carpeted. Downstairs is a massive tiled...Beautiful home in a fantastic setting in the beautiful Bethel community! Perched atop a knoll overlooking mountains and farms sits this 3/2 on over an acre. Large open deck welcomes you to relax and enjoy the breeze and tranquility in the mountains. Inside is bright and airy with tons of recent upgrades. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Kitchen on the main has new granite and stainless appliances. Two bedrooms on the main are both spacious and carpeted. Downstairs is a massive tiled den area complimented by a woodstove and new monitor heater, with a bedroom with en suite bath off of the den. Large yard area to enjoy and play. Large storage building in the yard is currently used for storage and a work shop. Paved parking with a stone walkway to the front deck. Open decks on the front, side, and rear of the home. New roof 4 years ago, new windows 2 years ago, new heat pump 2 years ago mean that the big tasks have been completed and you can move in and begin enjoying the home today! Come see your next home in the midst of the most beautiful community on the planet!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/26/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joel Farthing • Boone Real Estate

Property Details for 678 John Shell Road

Status
MLS #
231926
Days on Market
42
Taxes
$664 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1984
Lot Size
1.12 AC / 48,787 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Parking Features
Gravel, NoGarage, SharedDriveway
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
Mountains, Pasture, SouthernExposure
Zoning Description
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

81

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Sugar Grove, NC

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Building Information for 678 John Shell Road

Stories2Year Built1984Building Size-Lot Size1.12 AC / 48,787 SF

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$1,326 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,271

Property Taxes

$55

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 678 John Shell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of 421 and 321 at Skateworld: take 321 6.8 miles to a right on Bethel Rd. In 3.2 miles turn left onto John Shell. In 0.6 miles, driveway will be on your right.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28679
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 6-Laurel Creek, Beaver Dam, Beech Mountain
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1953-79-3504-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $664
  • Tax Book Number: 1139/518
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bethel
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1010.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 839.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.12
  • Lot Size Area: 1.12
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1849.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: HorseFacilities, Storage
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Frame, VinylSiding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, HeatPump, Kerosene, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, InBasement
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 678 John Shell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480807308

$250,000

+2.2% / yr

Aug 26, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231926

$250,000
Jul 16, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231926

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1480807308

$250,000

+2.2% / yr

08/26/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231926

$250,000
07/16/2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231926

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

Public Records for 678 John Shell Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,600Additions$162,000Total$182,600
Tax Record2025$787 ($66 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,460 SqFtStories1Lot Size48,787 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984CountyWATAUGAAPN1953-79-3504-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 678 John Shell 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: 678 John Shell Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
$250,000
3
1,849
48,787
1
1
1,450
125,017
4
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