$226,500
SOLD SEP 28, 2020

315 Bear Cove Rd Bryson City, NC 28713

2 Beds
2 Baths
950 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$238 Per Sq Ft

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • New Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

ALMOST TOTAL RENOVATION!! So much potential as a rental with NO local ordinances governing vacation rentals or AirBnBs!! You could rent the upstairs separately from the downstairs for 2 potential vacation rentals. It has a treehouse feel looking through the huge windows with a view of the surrounding forest. Very private, quiet & peaceful yet just 1 minute from the highway. New shiplap walls and wood panel ceilings, new HVAC, new kitchen cabinets & appliances, new granite counters & island, new hickory floors, new 200 amp panel box, new windows, new front door, new baths, new plumbing, new electric fixtures, 2 new sets of steps, new deck. The exterior was just painted with cedar highlights around the door & windows. The paved drive leads to a level yard with landscaping out front & firepit in the back yard. The carport can be enjoyed as outdoor living space with recessed lighting, ceiling fan & painted concrete or enclose it for add'l living space. The main living area is the 2nd floor with kitchen, dining, master BR & bath plus a deck off the living area. The ground level floor has the 2nd bedroom & full bath or use it as an office, game room, man cave or separate living area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Jones

Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC Brokerage Phone: 8283188811 License #213006 Listed on: 06/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert 'Bobby' Ditmore

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only) License #299444

Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $230

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Block And Beam Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • New Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • West Swain Elementary School
  • Swain County Middle School
  • Swain County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 666208886477

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$230

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: Less than One Year
  • Directions: Take the Alarka exit 64 off of Hwy 74 and turn south. Take the next left on Bear Cove Rd. Home is up on the left up the concrete driveway in the first big curve. Literally 1 minute from the highway.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283188811
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated/Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Large Master Bedroom, New Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Great Room, Living/Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 950
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Screens, Windows-Insulated/Storm
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 272
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 10
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 130
  • Room Dining Room Area: 45

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private, Level Yard, Unrestricted, Wooded
  • View: Short Range View, View-Winter
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio/Atrium, Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport-Single Attached, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Second Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Swain
  • High School: Swain County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swain County

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.2
  • Parcel #: 666208886477
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 230
  • Tax Book Number: 470

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Jones Diane E
Bought by
Reel Jesscia
Seller's Agent
Diane Jones
Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robert 'Bobby' Ditmore
Exp Realty, LLC (Mls Only)
List Price
$226,500
Sold Price
$226,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.27%
Original Mortgage
$215,175
Outstanding Balance
$193,537
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,361

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2018
Closed on
Aug 8, 2019
Sold by
Fortner Henry
Bought by
Jones Diane E
Buyer's Agent
Diane Jones
Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC
List Price
$58,000
Sold Price
$58,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
230.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Mcgrew Yvonne R and Agueli Frank
Bought by
Fortner Henry
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 $226,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $58,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,175 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Price Changed $369,000 -1.3% $339 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $374,000 0.0% $343 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $374,000 -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $374,000 -2.6% $343 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Price Changed $384,000 -1.3% $352 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Price Changed $389,000 -2.7% $357 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Price Changed $399,900 -3.6% $367 / Sq Ft
12/02/2024 12/02/24 Price Changed $415,000 -2.1% $381 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Price Changed $424,000 -1.2% $389 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $429,000 +89.4% $394 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Sold $226,500 0.0% $238 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $226,500 +290.5% $238 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Sold $58,000 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft
07/09/2019 07/09/19 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 For Sale $58,000 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies 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 $999 $215,720 $75,000 $140,720
2023 $892 $215,720 $75,000 $140,720
2022 $892 $215,720 $75,000 $140,720
2021 $892 $215,720 $0 $0
2020 $304 $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
2019 $304 $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
2018 $304 $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
2017 $304 $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
2016 $304 $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
2015 -- $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
2014 -- $63,670 $25,000 $38,670
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26015986

APN: 6662-08-88-6477