NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Carolina Bluebird Loop Arden, NC 28704

Estimated Value: $658,226 - $723,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,739 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 12, 2022

Last sale price $590,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,952/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • T.C. Roberson High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2022

Charleston-style home in the desirable Ashley Woods, featuring double covered front porches and a new back deck with a hot tub. This one-owner home has a spacious great room open to the kitchen, plus a formal dining room and office or secondary living room. This home was completely updated in 2020, including a new roof, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, adding hardwood floors, new water heater and HVAC. The included solar panels generate a monthly electric bill of only $16. The deck overlooks an expansive, well-manicured neighborhood park, featuring a pavilion, playground, and large grassy area. This is an ideal South Asheville location, just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC Arboretum, Biltmore Park Town Square and interstates. Move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chaim Salomon

Unique: A Real Estate Collective License #311354 Listed on: 07/21/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Chaim Salomon

Unique: A Real Estate Collective License #311354 Listed on: 07/21/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,836

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 9,583

HOA Fees

  • $29 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Garden Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Schools

  • Avery's Creek/Koontz Elementary School
  • Valley Springs Middle School
  • T.C. Roberson High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9634-39-5535-00000

Community Details

Overview

  • James Pritchett Association, Phone Number (828) 450-7500
  • Ashley Woods Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,836

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$29 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Ratio Current Price By Acre: 2681818.18
  • Restrictions: Subdivision
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Proposed Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Structure Type: Two Story
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 215.41
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Garden Tub, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fixture Exception Yn: 0
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1164
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 270
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 270
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1575
  • Porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front
  • Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Ventless
  • Living Area: 2739
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Tax Location: No City Taxes Paid
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2000
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Sq Ft Garage: 482
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage - 2 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Gas Hot Air Furnace, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Picnic Area, Playground, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Association Name: James Pritchett
  • Phone: 828-450-7500
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Springs
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • CAR_YearlyHOAExpense: 350.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9634-39-5535-00000
  • Plat Book Slide: 0080/0113
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • RATIO List Price By Tax Amount: 1.32493

Multi Family

  • Unit Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Avery's Creek/Koontz
  • High School: T.C. Roberson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2023
Sold by
Higginbotham David Brooks and Higginbotham Coleen H
Bought by
David B Higginbotham Revocable Trust and Coleen Kivlahan Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$694,807

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2022
Closed on
Sep 9, 2022
Sold by
Christopher Mckinney Jody and Hold Melanie
Bought by
Higginbotham David Brooks and Kivlahan Coleen H
Seller's Agent
Chaim Salomon
Unique: A Real Estate Collective
Buyer's Agent
Chaim Salomon
Unique: A Real Estate Collective
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.5%
Views
1

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2010
Sold by
Mckinney Jody Christopher
Bought by
Mckinney Jody Christopher and Mckinney Melanie Holder

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2008
Sold by
Papacharalambous April M
Bought by
Mckinney Jody Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Mckinney Jody C and Papacharalambous April M
Bought by
Mckinney Jody Christopher and Papacharalambous Mckinney April Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,150
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Cames & Woodard Builders Inc
Bought by
Mckinney Jody C and Papacharalambous April M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,150
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
David B Higginbotham Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Higginbotham David Brooks $590,000 --
Mckinney Jody Christopher -- None Available
Mckinney Jody Christopher -- None Available
Mckinney Jody Christopher -- --
Mckinney Jody C $309,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mckinney Helani Holden $400,000
Previous Owner Mckinney Jody Christopher $28,500
Previous Owner Mckinney Jody $333,250
Previous Owner Mckinney Jody Christopher $54,572
Previous Owner Mckinney Jody $314,000
Previous Owner Mckinney Jody C $247,150
Closed Mckinney Jody C $61,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Sold $590,000 -1.5% $215 / Sq Ft
08/09/2022 08/09/22 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $219 / Sq Ft
07/23/2022 07/23/22 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2022 07/21/22 For Sale $599,000 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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
2023 $2,836 $475,800 $58,400 $417,400
2022 $2,649 $452,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,649 $452,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,534 $402,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,534 $402,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,534 $402,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,534 $340,900 $0 $0
2016 $2,369 $340,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,369 $340,900 $0 $0
2014 $2,369 $340,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 3886429

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9634-39-5535-00000