$865,000
SOLD SEP 6, 2024

1634 Watkins Ct Unit 15 Morganton, NC 28655

Lake James Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,148 Sq Ft
0.69 Acres

Recently Sold

$275 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

134 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • City View
  • Wooded Lot
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Craftsman style updated home in desirable East Shores, Lake James. One level living features LR cathedral ceiling, stone gas fp, office w custom bookcases. Gourmet Kitchen w Wolf gas cooktop, double ovens, 2 Subz. refrigerators & wine cooler, microwave, dw. Walk in Pantry/laundry/office with dw, farm sink, custom cabinetry. Breakfast area opens to DR w stone gas FP, walls of windows leads to large TREX deck. Gas grill set in outdoor custom cabinetry, quartz countertop. Retractable awnings. Primary BR w 2 walk- in closets. Main BA w tiled walk-in shower, dual vanities, 2 add’l BR & full BA. Lower: FR w wet bar, wine cooler, fridge, full BA. Cedar closet, WD hookup. Opens to stone patio, garden room & add’l storage. O/S 2 car garage w storage. Updates: 6 new ext. doors on back of home, new carpeting in all BR, oak floors refinished, new lower HVA,Landscape.Easy Walk to deeded boatslip X, Low HOA dues, amenities: swimming pool, tennis. Minutes to downtown Morganton

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Reihl

Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James Brokerage Email: drreihl@bellsouth.net License #246976 Listed on: 04/03/2024

Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyler Davis

Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC License #322236

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,146

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 179x174x142x181
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $135 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Greenhouse

Schools

  • Glen Alpine Elementary School
  • Table Rock Middle School
  • Freedom High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Generator Hookup
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1764-33-2649

Community Details

Overview

  • Rik Craig Association, Phone Number (828) 443-7909
  • East Shores Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Security

  • Card or Code Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,146

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$135 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Restrictions: Deed,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Square Feet,Subdivision
  • Special Assessment Yn: 1
  • Proposed Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Restrictions Description: minimum square footage, short term rentals not allowed
  • Special Assessment Description: $800 for dock & general maintenance to be paid over 2 yrs
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 274.78
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: drreihl@bellsouth.net
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Cable Prewire, Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2271
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Generator Hookup, Network Ready, Surround Sound
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2271
  • Has Basement: Basement Garage Door, Basement Shop, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 877
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other - See Remarks
  • Living Area: 3148
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Room Count: 13

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Kitchen
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • View: City
  • Water Body Name: Lake James
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Slip (Deed) (Off Site)
  • Waterfront Elevation: 1000
  • Construction Type: Brick Partial, Stone Veneer, Wood
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 883
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Shop, Keypad Entry

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane, Underground Power Lines, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1616
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Name: Rik Craig
  • Phone: 828-443-7909
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Annual Expense: 1616.00

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Table Rock
  • HOA Subject To: Required

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Level, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 0.69
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 1764-33-2649
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Plat Book Slide: 10/3
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 10/3
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Lot Size: 179x174x142x181
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Zoning Specification: R-1

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Glen Alpine
  • High School: Freedom

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
St Germain Michael
Bought by
Haager Living Trust and Haager
Seller's Agent
Jamie Maiella
Horizon Realty Associates LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laura Faria
Keller Williams Unified
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.16%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.46%
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Outstanding Balance
$688,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$202,634

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2024
Closed on
Aug 27, 2024
Sold by
Bruce A Schrimmer 2018 Revocable Trust and Lisa M Schrimmer 2018 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Germain Michael St
Seller's Agent
Dianne Reihl
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Davis
Looking Glass Realty AVL LLC
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-13.07%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.82%
Original Mortgage
$692,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Schrimmer Bruce Alan and Schrimmer Lisa Marie
Bought by
Bruce A Schrimmer 2018 Revocable Trust and Lisa M Schrimmer 2018 Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2017
Sold by
Schrimmer Bruce A and Schrimmer Lisa M
Bought by
Schrimmer Lisa M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2015
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Saunders Keith Edward
Bought by
Schrimmer Bruce A and Schrimmer Lisa M
Seller's Agent
Dianne Reihl
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
Buyer's Agent
Dianne Reihl
Engel & Volkers Foothills Lake James
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-8.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2014
Sold by
Saunders Keith Edward and Saunders Pamela Ward
Bought by
Saunders Keith Edward and Keith Edward Saunders Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2010
Sold by
Drozd Joseph J and Drozd Helen T
Bought by
Saunders Keith E and Saunders Pamela W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.74%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $860,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $860,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $865,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $490,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $325,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $688,000 New Conventional
Closed $688,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $692,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $860,000 -1.4% $277 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Price Changed $872,500 -0.7% $281 / Sq Ft
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $879,000 +1.6% $283 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Sold $865,000 -3.8% $275 / Sq Ft
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Price Changed $899,000 -3.3% $286 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Price Changed $929,900 -4.6% $295 / Sq Ft
05/13/2024 05/13/24 Price Changed $974,900 -2.0% $310 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 For Sale $995,000 +103.1% $316 / Sq Ft
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $490,000 -8.4% $83 / Sq Ft
06/01/2016 06/01/16 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2015 12/08/15 For Sale $535,000 -- $91 / 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
2024 $4,146 $614,852 $104,450 $510,402
2023 $4,146 $614,852 $104,450 $510,402
2022 $3,416 $419,346 $83,450 $335,896
2021 $3,410 $419,346 $83,450 $335,896
2020 $3,406 $419,346 $83,450 $335,896
2019 $3,322 $419,346 $83,450 $335,896
2018 $2,652 $332,843 $56,900 $275,943
2017 $2,650 $332,843 $56,900 $275,943
2016 $2,617 $332,843 $56,900 $275,943
2015 $2,617 $332,843 $56,900 $275,943
2014 $2,551 $332,843 $56,900 $275,943
2013 $2,593 $332,843 $56,900 $275,943
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4124163

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 45691