$202,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2024

257 River Rd Newland, NC 28657

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of September 2024

Located in Linville Land Harbor, this unique, eclectic hideaway is located in close proximity to the river for fishing. The rustic 1248 +- SF mountain home has some uncommon touches, like a still-style sink in a cute lower bathroom and a hidden room for your treasures. Cozy backyard with area for growing plants and relaxing.
Land Harbor is a vacation community offering many amenities including golf, tennis, swimming, pickleball, fishing and lots of other community events.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Smith

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR Brokerage Phone: (828) 438-3660 Listed on: 08/04/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR

Co-Listed By

Terri McKinney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR Brokerage Phone: (828) 438-3660

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Visser

Century 21 Mountain Vistas

Century 21 Mountain Vistas

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $186

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $267 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Crawl Space
  • Gas Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Newland Elementary School
  • Avery County High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Linville Land Harbor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1844-06-29-9773-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$186

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$267 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 372
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 438-3660
  • Subdivision Name: Linville Land Harbor
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1248.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 438-3660
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Range
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1248.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Community/Coop Sewer
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 3202.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Newland
  • High School: Avery County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1844-06-29-9773-00000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 186.03
  • Tax Book Number: 482/943

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2024
Closed on
Sep 11, 2024
Sold by
Isaac Scott M and Isaac Kim J
Bought by
Visser Carl Joubert and Visser Carolina Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
David Smith
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Visser
Century 21 Mountain Vistas
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$202,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-6.05%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.70%
Original Mortgage
$161,600
Outstanding Balance
$160,314
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$37,145

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2024
Sold by
Marshall Isaac Herbert
Bought by
Marshall Isaac Scott and Kim Isaac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2009
Sold by
Isaac Scott M and Isaac Kim J
Bought by
Bounds Timothy D and Bounds Karen I
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $202,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $161,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $145,000 -14.7% $122 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $169,900 -15.9% $143 / Sq Ft
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Sold $202,000 -6.0% $162 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2024 08/04/24 For Sale $215,000 -- $172 / 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
2023 $535 $133,800 $22,500 $111,300
2022 $535 $133,800 $22,500 $111,300
2021 $418 $76,000 $15,000 $61,000
2020 $418 $76,000 $15,000 $61,000
2019 $418 $76,000 $15,000 $61,000
2018 $418 $76,000 $15,000 $61,000
2017 $479 $87,100 $0 $0
2016 $390 $87,100 $0 $0
2015 $228 $51,000 $22,500 $28,500
2012 -- $56,400 $26,300 $30,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elizabeth Visser

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Elizabeth Visser

    Century 21 Mountain Vistas

    (828) 268-8595

    5 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Visser
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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    David Smith

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR

    (828) 387-6129

    39 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    David Smith
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Terri McKinney

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR

    (828) 260-2089

    43 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Terri McKinney
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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 251352

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1844-06-29-9773-00000

North Carolina Avery County Newland 28657

257 River Rd, Newland, NC

This home is located at 257 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657 and is currently priced at $202,000, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 257 River Rd is a home located in Avery County with nearby schools including Crossnore Elementary School and Avery Middle School.

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