$649,900
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

130 Sarah Cove Rd Otto, NC 28763

Otto Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
446 Sq Ft
3.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,457 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • 3.35 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Remarkable 3br/3bath "D" Log Home on 3.35 acres (TRACT 2) fronting Otto NCs famous Middle Creek. This authentic "D" LOG home has EVERYTHING that draws people to the Western NC Mountains! A gorgeous happy creek setting, private, level grounds and an amazing Log Home with a very easy and beautiful driveway approach that will capture your heart for sure! Impeccably cared for and maintained, this home has great bones, vaulted ceilings, hardwood & concrete flooring, covered deck and terraces overlooking the creek, a lovely spacious kitchen with deck access, a super wood burning fireplace, multiple heat sources, and central H/A along with a phenomenal Family/Recreation area on the lower level with a BATH and covered terrace access facing the creek! The upper level is comprised of the Master/Primary bedroom in a LOFT setting overlooking the living room. The Master has a full bath, walk-in closet, and sitting room/office. The main level has 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry facility, kitchen, dining, living room areas all with DECK ACCESS. This home has an attached 2 car garage with front and rear entry, plenty of parking space and a level driveway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Becker

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #239686 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Cote

Vignette Realty, LLC License #344631

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 3.35 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • River Front
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Block And Beam Construction
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Great Room
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Recreation Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

  • In Flood Plain

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 6590433196 portion of

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,135

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.35
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Directions: From Franklin NC, 441 S 8 miles to LEFT on Tessentee Road to RIGHT on MIDDLE CREEK go a couple miles just over the new bridge and LEFT on SARAH COVE RD follow to 130 on the left. Signs in place.
  • Architectural Style: Log, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283690000
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Heated, Recreation/Game Room, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished Bath, Crawl Space, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated/Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Great Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/FR Combo, Large Master Bedroom, Main Level Living, Primary w/Ensuite, Open Floorplan, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Windows-Insulated/Storm
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Flood Plain, Level Yard, Private, Rolling
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Stone, Block
  • Exterior Features: Rustic Appearance
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding/Workshop, Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage-Double Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Wood, Heat Pump, Mini-Split
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 145926
  • Parcel #: 6590433196 portion of

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2134.92
  • Tax Book Number: A-43

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Geren David R and Geren Laura M
Bought by
Mccall Joshua Turner and Mccall Meghann Wayne
Seller's Agent
John Becker
Bald Head Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Cote
Vignette Realty, LLC
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$649,900
Views
86

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
152.89%
Original Mortgage
$487,425
Outstanding Balance
$487,425
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$187,047

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2024
Closed on
Mar 21, 2024
Sold by
Alan And Lisa Criado Family Trust and Criado Lisa R
Bought by
Geren David R and Geren Laura M
Seller's Agent
Ellen Goldstein
Keller Williams Realty Of Franklin
Buyer's Agent
Kristie Brennan
Vignette Realty, LLC
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Views
105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.01%
Original Mortgage
$617,500
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Criado Lisa R and Criado Alan David
Bought by
Alan And Lisa Criado Family Trust and Criado

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2000
Sold by
Herndon Jr A B
Bought by
Criado Alan David
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $650,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $650,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $487,425 New Conventional
Previous Owner $617,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $649,900 0.0% $1,457 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $649,900 0.0% $1,457 / Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Sold $650,000 0.0% $1,457 / Sq Ft
02/21/2024 02/21/24 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2024 02/05/24 For Sale $650,000 -- $1,457 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,135 $590,570 $230,760 $359,810
2023 $2,123 $590,670 $230,760 $359,910
2022 $2,078 $390,570 $156,400 $234,170
2021 $2,078 $394,070 $156,400 $237,670
2020 $1,854 $394,070 $156,400 $237,670
2018 $2,066 $475,990 $206,410 $269,580
2017 $0 $475,990 $206,410 $269,580
2016 $2,066 $475,990 $206,410 $269,580
2015 $2,025 $475,990 $206,410 $269,580
2014 $1,721 $502,860 $115,450 $387,410
2013 -- $502,860 $115,450 $387,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26040901

APN: 6590433196