$675,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

138 Balsam Ln Newland, NC 28657

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,186 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Furnished
  • Crossnore Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of June 2025

If you have been searching for the perfect Land Harbor home, this one is for you. Located at the top of Balsam on a private end of road , this 4-bedroom, 3 and a half bath home will make the perfect family retreat in the high country. With its beautiful great room, adjacent family and dining room along with the beautifully renovated kitchen this home has it all. Not to mention a fireplace in both the great room and the family room. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor with a large master bath and enormous walk thru closet. The two large upstairs bedrooms share a large bath and offer more than enough space to house either two beds or multiple bunk beds. The lower level has an additional sleeping alcove and a separate room where the kids can have their own space. This home was built for large family gatherings, cool summer evenings and warm winters by the fire. Throw in the multitude of family activities, the lake, the fishing, the hiking and you have the perfect second home to enjoy the best that this beautiful area has to offer. and one of the best feature is the proximity to shopping, dining, skiing and all the rest.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Fitzpatrick

Peak Real Estate Llc Brokerage Phone: 828-898-1880 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Co-Listed By

Chris Wotell

Peak Real Estate Llc Brokerage Phone: 828-898-1880

Last Buyer's Agent

Evelyn Cummings

Heavenly Mountain Properties, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $267 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Newland Elementary School
  • Avery County High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Linville Land Harbor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1844-11-56-8900-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,295

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$267 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 437
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-898-1880
  • Subdivision Name: Linville Land Harbor
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2238.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-898-1880
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 500.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 948.0
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Gas, Stone, Vented, Wood Burning, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 3186.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 3202.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Newland
  • High School: Avery County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1844-11-56-8900-00000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1294.81
  • Tax Book Number: 334/664

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Stanton James W and Livin Joan
Bought by
Ackerman Russell Ian and Ackerman Desiree L
Seller's Agent
Jim Fitzpatrick
Peak Real Estate Llc
Buyer's Agent
Evelyn Cummings
Heavenly Mountain Properties, LLC
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.9%
Views
45

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.46%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,702
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$294,298
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $675,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $675,000 -6.9% $212 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $725,000 -- $228 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country 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 $1,295 $323,700 $43,800 $279,900
2023 $1,295 $323,700 $43,800 $279,900
2022 $1,295 $323,700 $43,800 $279,900
2021 $1,296 $235,600 $31,300 $204,300
2020 $1,296 $235,600 $31,300 $204,300
2019 $1,296 $235,600 $31,300 $204,300
2018 $1,296 $235,600 $31,300 $204,300
2017 $1,390 $252,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,130 $252,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,130 $252,700 $31,300 $221,400
2012 -- $298,700 $43,800 $254,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 253362

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1844-11-56-8900-00000