$239,900

Estimated payment $1,482/month

Total Views 3,947
3 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$267 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Screened Porch
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Cottage

About This Home

Come see this super cute 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow situated on a spacious corner lot! Inside, you’ll find fresh paint, brand new carpet, new updated light fixtures, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, and kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Step outside to enjoy a freshly painted 2-car detached garage, screened porch, a brand new firepit, walkway, and platform deck that is great for entertaining. The home also features new shutters and freshly mulched landscaping that adds curb appeal. There’s a cute neighborhood playground at the end of the block, a great bonus for outdoor fun and community charm. Don't miss your chance to tour this charming home!

Listing Agent

Deanna Jones

Own Real Estate LLC Listed on: 07/19/2025

Own Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,105

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Victory Elementary School
  • Cradock Middle School
  • Churchland High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Highland Biltmore Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,105

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • HOA YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type - Cross Property: Detached Residential
  • Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AICUZ - Crash: None
  • AICUZ - Noise: N/A
  • Master Model: No
  • LP/ Sq Ft: 266.56
  • Estimated Year Built: 1949
  • Address Street Name Website: Beacon
  • Address Street Num Website: 253
  • Address Website: 253 Beacon RD
  • Fence: Yes
  • Market Time: 32
  • Contingency Exists: Non Contingent
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate/LVP
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • First Floor Bedroom/Full Bathrooms: Yes
  • Other Rooms: 1st Floor BR, Attic, Porch, Screened Porch, Utility Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Stories Number: 1.0000
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 900

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Corner, Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl
  • Fence Description: Back Fenced, Chain Link, Front Fenced
  • Foundation Type: Slab
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Waterfront

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage Det 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
  • Garage Sq Ft: 484

Utilities

  • Sewer Type: City/County
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Water Type: City/County
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump

Schools

  • Elementary School: Victory Elementary
  • Middle School: Cradock Middle
  • High School: Churchland

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Estimated Acres: 0.2100

Building Info

  • New Construction YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Approx: 2105

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Victory Elementary
  • School High School: Churchland
  • Middle School: Cradock Middle

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Range of Values:

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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 $2,105 $171,160 $69,000 $102,160
2023 $2,096 $167,700 $69,000 $98,700
2022 $1,878 $144,450 $57,500 $86,950
2021 $1,535 $118,080 $31,130 $86,950
2020 $1,444 $111,060 $29,650 $81,410
2019 $1,426 $109,680 $29,650 $80,030
2018 $1,399 $107,600 $29,650 $77,950
2017 $1,399 $107,600 $29,650 $77,950
2016 $1,399 $107,600 $29,650 $77,950
2015 $1,381 $106,220 $29,650 $76,570
2014 $1,349 $106,220 $29,650 $76,570
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Price Changed $239,900 -1.9% $267 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $244,500 -3.9% $272 / Sq Ft
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Sale $254,500 +41.4% $283 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $180,000 +1.2% $200 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $177,900 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $180,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $142,000 --
Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $144,698 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

MLS Number: 10593746

Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

APN: 0474-0200