Estimated payment $6,422/month
Where to begin when describing a home with as many outstanding features and buyer-benefits as 396 Grouse Gap Drive, Big Canoe!.....The current owner is an engineer by education and a highly-skilled craftsman/tinkerer by hobby and passion - with the planning, design, construction and impeccable maintenance of this home reflecting it all.....
The blending of natural beauty and human ingenuity are in full evidence on both the exterior and interior of this beautiful 4BDR/4BA Country-Traditional home, privately positioned on a gently-sloped 2.72AC (+/-) lot convenient to Big Canoe's North Gate and all amenities..... amongst hardwoods, native flora/fauna, tasteful landscaping and gardens...... A remote-controlled 12-zone drip/sprinkler system is installed to cover all four sides of the home, including gardens. The sprinkler lines are supplied by a buried 1700-gallon cistern tank, water provided by house/garage roof drains.
Within the four Bedrooms (two on the Main Level) and four Baths are surprises far beyond the average high-end home. A full-home generator, interior sprinkler system, foam insulation, motion-detector exterior lighting, 220v and CAT 5 wiring, four separate HVAC systems, 80-gallon water heater, 3-car Garage (one bay with 8' entry/ceiling for truck/trailer; garage floor sloped down at doorway for drainage)....A 36"x43" elevator to three levels (Main, Terrace, huge walk-through Attic) allows convenience and practicality. Two levels of state-of-the-art Workshops (each 575sf) leave plenty of room for other options.....Truly, no detail has been overlooked!
Heated tile flooring on both Main-Level Baths; all showers and countertops are custom-made Corian; elaborate sound-system throughout.....MAIN LEVEL: Light, open, Eat-In Kitchen has abundant workspace, custom cabinetry, large-drawer storage, and two Pantries.....Great Room features include vaulted, tongue-and-groove (no-knot) pine ceiling, stunning floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace, and stained custom built-in cabinetry.....Open-concept Dining Area comfortably seats 10+.....A spacious vaulted-ceiling Sun Room, with ceramic tile flooring, dedicated HVAC system, sliding glass and screen panels with remote-controlled motorized Gerber roller shades, and easy exterior access to Decks) offers room for entertaining or just relaxing - with serene views....Two Bedrooms on the Main Level: Oversized Master Suite is private yet convenient, with tray ceiling, walk-In Closets, private access to Deck; 2nd Bedroom is well-sized, with adjoining Full Bath with private and Guest access.......TERRACE LEVEL: Access via elevator or convenient, gentle stairway, with same high-end quality and craftsmanship as Main Level.....Huge Family Rec Room with large windows on two walls, beautiful built-ins, and access to exterior; two well-sized Bedrooms with Full Baths; abundant storage room.........Two-level Workshop (Check out the photos)!........Absolutely must see to appreciate!
NOTE: A mandatory $4,500 (Valid for 2025) Capital Contribution Fee ("Initiation") to be paid to the Big Canoe Property Owners Association (POA), by Buyer, at Closing.
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Linda Travis & Associates Realtors, Inc. License #170325 Listed on: 10/18/2024
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| 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 | $5,587 | $423,880 | $30,000 | $393,880 |
| 2023 | $5,587 | $462,080 | $30,000 | $432,080 |
| 2022 | $5,945 | $357,720 | $17,000 | $340,720 |
| 2021 | $4,711 | $288,440 | $20,000 | $268,440 |
| 2020 | $4,620 | $275,920 | $20,000 | $255,920 |
| 2019 | $4,686 | $276,360 | $20,000 | $256,360 |
| 2018 | $4,700 | $276,360 | $20,000 | $256,360 |
| 2017 | $4,400 | $263,835 | $14,000 | $249,835 |
| 2016 | $4,098 | $251,207 | $14,000 | $237,207 |
| 2015 | $4,192 | $251,207 | $14,000 | $237,207 |
| 2014 | $3,725 | $228,927 | $14,000 | $214,927 |
| 2013 | -- | $217,767 | $14,000 | $203,767 |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 03/21/25 | Price Changed | $998,000 | -13.2% | $182 / Sq Ft |
| 10/18/2024 10/18/24 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | -- | $210 / Sq Ft |
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
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| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
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| Deed | $15,000 | -- |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $115,100 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | New Conventional |
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