NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Morris Place Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated Value: $774,000 - $1,069,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,915 Sq Ft
$467/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2018

Last sale price $531,750 $278 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,330/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Cottage
  • Storm Windows
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

About This Home

As of July 2018

Totally unique and charm-filled craftsman style cottage just off Main Street in Blowing Rock. Truly superb location and truly a walk to town! Unimagined privacy right in town. One of the oldest homes in Blowing Rock with many original details. Exquisite heart of pine floors, clear chestnut wainscoting in the dining room, huge granite wood burning fireplace and some original window panes. The kitchen and baths have been updated. Bedroom and bath are on the main floor there are three bedrooms and a bath upstairs. One could easily be used for an office. Flat entry from the carport and only two steps from back entrance. Inviting screened porch, open deck and covered front porch with swing for enjoying our glorious weather and the lovely surrounding gardens. Great storage and/or workshop in the carport and additional outbuilding.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Garrett

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty Listed on: 05/31/2018

Co-Listed By

Gwen Steele

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Glenn

Blowing Rock Properties, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,711

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,915 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Carport
  • Shared Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Otherseeremarks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2807-97-8066-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,711

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 274
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 295-0776
  • Subdivision Name: OtherSeeRemarks
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1915.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1915.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Paved, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2807-97-8066-000
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3711.0
  • Tax Book Number: 579/558
  • Tax Lot: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Jun 19, 2018
Sold by
James T Cooper T and James Glinda S
Bought by
Rowell William Logan and Rowell Caroline Eg
Seller's Agent
Rob Garrett
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sue Glenn
Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
List Price
$531,750
Sold Price
$531,750
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$893,863

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$362,113
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$425,400
Outstanding Balance
$373,266
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$505,052
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
Rowell William Logan $532,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rowell William Logan $425,400
Previous Owner James Thomas C $322,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2018 07/11/18 Sold $531,750 0.0% $278 / Sq Ft
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Sale $531,750 -- $278 / 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 $3,746 $507,400 $133,100 $374,300
2023 $3,571 $507,400 $133,100 $374,300
2022 $3,571 $507,400 $133,100 $374,300
2021 $4,263 $502,200 $140,100 $362,100
2020 $4,062 $502,200 $140,100 $362,100
2019 $4,062 $502,200 $140,100 $362,100
2018 $3,711 $502,200 $140,100 $362,100
2017 $3,711 $502,200 $140,100 $362,100
2013 -- $460,900 $140,100 $320,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 207756

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2807-97-8066-000