$449,000

Estimated payment $2,711/month

Total Views 3,451
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,985 Sq Ft
$226 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Second Kitchen
  • Gated Community
  • Guest House
  • Spa
  • 2.57 Acre Lot

About This Home

Nestled in the serene community of Carefree Cove, this fabulous log home offers breathtaking seasonal long-range layered views and summertime privacy. Relax on the balcony off the primary bedroom, or host guests in the lower-level guest suite, complete with a mini kitchen—ideal for family, friends, or even an AirBNB rental. This well-kept cabin, which features main floor living, is situated in a community that allows short-term rentals. Carefree Cove, located along the Ashe and Watauga county borders, is a gated neighborhood with meticulously maintained roads, a scenic walking trail, and friendly neighbors. There is a new storage shed that is not pictured. Hot Tub and some furnishings are negotiable

Listing Agent

Justin Hackler

Boone Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-264-5267 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,481

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

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

HOA Fees

  • $196 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Stone Veneer

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Blue Ridge Elementary School
  • Ashe County High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 37;38
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11007-049-037

Community Details

Overview

  • Carefree Cove Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,481

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$196 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.57
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Carefree Cove
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1273.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Mountain
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-264-5267
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 220.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 712.0
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Gas, Stone, Vented
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub/Spa, Second Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 1985.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range, Seasonal View, Southern Exposure
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Stone Veneer, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Gravel Driveway
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, Trails/Paths, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 588.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blue Ridge
  • High School: Ashe County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 11007-049-037

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1481.26
  • Tax Book Number: 498/772
  • Tax Lot: 37;38

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Range of Values:

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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 $1,540 $293,900 $20,000 $273,900
2024 $1,481 $293,900 $20,000 $273,900
2023 $1,481 $293,900 $20,000 $273,900
2022 $1,358 $212,000 $40,000 $172,000
2021 $1,321 $205,400 $40,000 $165,400
2020 $1,183 $205,400 $40,000 $165,400
2019 $1,160 $205,400 $40,000 $165,400
2018 $0 $208,900 $40,000 $168,900
2016 $1,160 $208,900 $40,000 $168,900
2015 $1,506 $208,900 $40,000 $168,900
2014 $1,506 $299,200 $70,000 $229,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $449,000 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $245,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $325,000 --
Warranty Deed $399,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Closed $196,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $348,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Justin Hackler

Boone Realty

(828) 383-9219

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 257761

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11007-049-037