356 Balsam Rd

Boone, NC 28607

$595,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,820 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
2,820
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/8/22Virtual Tour
Closed 11/8/22Virtual Tour
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Description

Hound Ears Cottage on large lot, terrific location near the pool. This 3-bedroom three bath home features wood Plank pine floors that came from Cape Fear in the 1700’s and early 1800’s in the living room, dining, and kitchen area. Vaulted ceilings and two wood burning stone fireplaces. Owner has made numerous improvements, new roof in 2015 downstairs HVAC in 2020 and most recently new Bosh Dishwasher in 2022. Home is being offered furnished with exception, move in condition and ready to enjoy. Hound...Hound Ears Cottage on large lot, terrific location near the pool. This 3-bedroom three bath home features wood Plank pine floors that came from Cape Fear in the 1700’s and early 1800’s in the living room, dining, and kitchen area. Vaulted ceilings and two wood burning stone fireplaces. Owner has made numerous improvements, new roof in 2015 downstairs HVAC in 2020 and most recently new Bosh Dishwasher in 2022. Home is being offered furnished with exception, move in condition and ready to enjoy. Hound Ears is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk, Location! Separate Club Membership features, fine/casual dining, golf, tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool and fitness center, requires application, initiation fee and board approval. As a Homeowner, you can enjoy the 3+ miles of hiking trails, community garden, Dog Park, and Watauga River picnic area.
  1. Listed by Rick Pifer • Hound Ears Real Estate

Property Details for 356 Balsam Road

Architectural Style
Cottage, Mountain
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Paved, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Hound Ears
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Mountains, Residential
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2022 01:27 PM

Property Details for 356 Balsam Road

StatusClosed
MLS #239668
Days on Market68
Taxes$2,100 / year
HOA Fees$1,134 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1979
Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
CountyWatauga County
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Sold By EXP Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 356 Balsam Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

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Property Information for 356 Balsam Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone, Hwy 105 toward Grandfather Mountain, Turn Left onto Old Shulls Mill Road, then left on Shulls Mill Road, main gate will be on the Left to Hound Ears Club. This is a secured gated community and appointments are required.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1899-06-1043-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1899-06-0163-000
  • Association Fee: $1,134.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Hound Ears POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,100
  • Tax Book Number: 1068/870
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 1 SEC 10 HOUND EARS
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1950.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 870.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Size Area: 0.7
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2820.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: ClubMembershipAvailable, FitnessCenter, Fishing, Golf, Pickleball, Pool, River, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple
  • Roof: Shake, Wood
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric, HeatPump, Item2Units
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, HeatPump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: VaultedCeilings

Property History for 356 Balsam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

$595,000—
Sep 29, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

—
Sep 26, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

—
Sep 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

$747,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

$595,000
09/29/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

—
09/26/2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

—
09/01/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #239668

$747,000

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Public Records for 356 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,100Additions$560,000Total$616,100
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,745 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,745 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979CountyWATAUGAAPN1899-06-1043-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 356 Balsam Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Valle Crucis 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
Valle Crucis 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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