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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,534 sqft

845 Sawmill Springs Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.59 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$288/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$700/yrHOA Fees

Description

Welcome to Big Sky Lodge, a custom log cabin in Sawmill Springs close to Bryson City! Be held captive by the never-ending, sunset views with a glimpse of Lake Fontana. The deck spans the length of the home & walks out to the hot tub & firepit. It's a successful rental with the 2 Guest BRs & Guest Bath on the main floor along with the kitchen, dining & living areas, which sports a woodburning FP with a soaring, 2story, stone hearth. Climb the wood steps with hand-hewn railings & posts to the roomy,...Welcome to Big Sky Lodge, a custom log cabin in Sawmill Springs close to Bryson City! Be held captive by the never-ending, sunset views with a glimpse of Lake Fontana. The deck spans the length of the home & walks out to the hot tub & firepit. It's a successful rental with the 2 Guest BRs & Guest Bath on the main floor along with the kitchen, dining & living areas, which sports a woodburning FP with a soaring, 2story, stone hearth. Climb the wood steps with hand-hewn railings & posts to the roomy, Main BR with a sitting area, huge closet & ensuite bath. A loft, sitting area with futon outside the BR overlooks the living space below. The lowest floor has a TV with a card table, stand-up wood bar, pool table & darts along with another full bath w. shower for overflow guests. This 3 BR Log Lodge is TOTALLY private with HUGE views & amazing craftsmanship you've admired in magazines and on HGTV. This is mountain living at its best! Please see the Repairs & Upgrades explanation in documents.
  • Listed by: • Good Life Real Estate Company goodlifepropertiesnc@gmail.com
Listing closed: 11/09/2023 12:00 AM • Source: CANOPY, MLS#: 4056281
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Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 845 Sawmill Springs Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Swain County
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Rustic
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Winter, Year Round
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Subdivision Name: Sawmill Springs

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2008
  • Lot Size: 5.59 AC / 243,674 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Fontana Lake
  • Longitude: -83.477758
  • Latitude: 35.365635
  • Directions: Head west on Hwy 74 and turn south onto Hwy 28. Take a left on Sawmill Creek Rd and immediate Left on Davis Branch. Go to the end and look for signs to Big Sky Lodge. Follow Sawmill Springs up and up to a driveway on the left at 845.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • HOA Annual Expense: $700.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $442,870.00
  • Parcel Number: 666102585008
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swain
  • High School: Swain
  • Elementary School: West Swain
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1630.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 904.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 990
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 688
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 688
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 640
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2534.0
  • Lot Features: Paved, Private, Wooded, Views
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 44
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Restrictions: Deed, Modular Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed, Square Feet, Use
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Utilities: Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Other Structures: None
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer
  • Levels: Three
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Basement Features: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 1
  • Full Bath Basement: 1
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 1
  • Half Bath Basement: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: None

Room Information

Room Information
  • Room Count: 13.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Great Room-Two Story
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Billiard
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bar/Entertainment
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 12
  • Room Types: Family Room
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Basement

Rental

Rent Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 845 Sawmill Springs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2023

Closed

CANOPY #4056281

$730,000—
Nov 3, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522228874

$730,000—
Nov 3, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524555741

$730,000

+11.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2023

Closed

CANOPY #4056281

$730,000
11/03/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522228874

$730,000
11/03/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524555741

$730,000

+11.3% / yr

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

Public Records for 845 Sawmill Springs Road

Taxable Value

Land

$150,000

Additions

$292,870
Total$442,870

Tax Record

2026

$2,149 ($179 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,454 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,454 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

243,675 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2008

Year Renovated

2008

County

SWAIN

APN

666102585008

Schools near 845 Sawmill Springs Road

This home is within Swain County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Swain County West Elementary
PublicK to 6

Swain County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Swain County High School
Public9 to 12

Cherokee Extension High School
PublicK 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 845 Sawmill Springs Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
$730,000
4
2,534
243,674
$120,000
–
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–
148,278
$645,000
4
4
4,236
178,248
$93,500
2
3
2,512
187,177
$128,500
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