NOT LISTED FOR SALE

161 Elm Boone, NC 28607

Estimated Value: $1,521,000 - $1,597,866

3 Beds
5 Baths
3,620 Sq Ft
$435/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2023

Last sale price $1,475,000 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,856/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Valle Crucis Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of April 2023

View home that features Grandfather profile in Hound Ears Club. You do not want to miss this opportunity. One step into a main level living that extends out to a large covered porch for sunset and outdoor enjoyment. The large Master suite has a sitting area with a good size master bathroom, a second bedroom or office located on this floor, along with kitchen, dining, living, laundry room and an oversized two car garage. The lower level has additional living space that features an entertainment area and other bedrooms if you like. This home has lots of storage area and is move-in ready to enjoy, just minutes from the clubhouse. Hound Ears Club is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk, Location!! Memberships are separate for purchase and include fine/casual dining, golf, tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool with rock waterfall grill onsite with drinks and dining options, fitness center. As a Homeowner enjoy hiking trails, community garden, Grover's Dog Park, Watauga River access, picnic & park to sit and enjoy the sounds of the rushing river.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Pifer

Hound Ears Real Estate Listed on: 03/23/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Chaney

EXP Realty LLC

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,491

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Southern Exposure

HOA Fees

  • $380 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Golf Cart Garage

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Valle Crucis Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Sewer Applied For Permit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1899-23-5929-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Private Membership Available
  • Hound Ears Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,491

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$380 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Hound Ears
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1880.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-963-4301
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1740.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Vented
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 3620.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Community
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Southern Exposure
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Shake, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, 2 Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Club Membership Available, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, River, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
  • Association Fee: 4560.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1899-23-5929-000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3491.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1467/670

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
Johnston Karen L
Bought by
Johnston Karen L and Courson Bruce A
Current Estimated Value
$1,575,717

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2023
Closed on
Apr 7, 2023
Sold by
Grote Thomas Howard and Grote Susan Carmichael
Bought by
Johnston Karen Lang
Seller's Agent
Rick Pifer
Hound Ears Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Chaney
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$1,499,999
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-1.67%
Views
113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2009
Sold by
Harlow Griffith E and Harlow Mary E
Bought by
Grote Thomas Howard and Grote Susan Carmichael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2008
Sold by
Harlow Mary E
Bought by
Harlow Griffith Eugene and Harlow Mary E
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
Johnston Karen L -- None Listed On Document
Johnston Karen L -- None Listed On Document
Johnston Karen Lang $1,475,000 None Listed On Document
Johnston Karen Lang $1,475,000 None Listed On Document
Grote Thomas Howard $930,000 --
Harlow Griffith Eugene -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Grote Thomas Howard $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Sold $1,475,000 -1.7% $407 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 For Sale $1,499,999 -- $414 / 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
2025 $3,513 $926,800 $88,900 $837,900
2024 $3,513 $926,800 $88,900 $837,900
2023 $3,491 $926,800 $88,900 $837,900
2022 $3,491 $926,800 $88,900 $837,900
2021 $0 $665,800 $52,900 $612,900
2020 $3,096 $665,800 $52,900 $612,900
2019 $3,096 $665,800 $52,900 $612,900
2018 $2,763 $665,800 $52,900 $612,900
2017 $2,763 $665,800 $52,900 $612,900
2013 -- $682,400 $52,900 $629,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 242470

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1899-23-5929-000