$515,800

481 Banjo Ln Whittier, NC 28789

Estimated payment $2,949/month

Total Views 7,443
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,184 Sq Ft
$236 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 5.72 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

A way ahead of it's time envelope house, highly energy efficient. Also featuring a European kachelofren fireplace built by Josh Squirrel. It is highly efficient and can retain heat for as long as a week. Full Basement/Workshop with 7' garage door.

Listing Agent

Norman West

Cullowhee Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 8282935678 License #119833 Listed on: 11/17/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 5.72 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • No Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Limited Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,184 Sq Ft Home
  • Partially Furnished
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop

Schools

  • Smokey Mountain Elementary And Middle School
  • Smoky Mountain High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7603997517

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,200

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.72
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: No drive bys
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8282935678
  • NAV27_AllowsVacationRentalYN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Gas/Propane Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Has Basement: Workshop, Exterior Entry, Heated
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1008
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Concrete
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile Bath, Pantry, Workshop, Country Kitchen, Sunroom
  • Living Area: 2184
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private
  • View: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2100
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Storage Building/Shed
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage-Single in Basement, No Garage, Limited Parking

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Solar, Wood, Propane, Other, Space Heater/Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Smokey Mountain
  • High School: Smoky Mountain
  • Middle Or Junior School: Smokey Mountain

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 249163.2
  • Parcel #: 7603997517
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1200
  • Tax Book Number: 532

Map

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 $1,123 $295,590 $117,500 $178,090
2023 $1,248 $295,590 $117,500 $178,090
2022 $1,248 $295,590 $117,500 $178,090
2021 $1,123 $295,590 $117,500 $178,090
2020 $1,073 $260,350 $103,470 $156,880
2019 $1,073 $260,350 $103,470 $156,880
2018 $1,073 $260,350 $103,470 $156,880
2017 $1,047 $260,350 $103,470 $156,880
2015 $945 $260,350 $103,470 $156,880
2011 -- $307,450 $108,030 $199,420
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $515,800 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
01/01/2025 01/01/25 Off Market $515,800 -- --
10/16/2024 10/16/24 For Sale $515,800 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
11/23/2022 11/23/22 Off Market $515,800 -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Sale $515,800 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

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Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26029098

APN: 7603-99-7517

North Carolina Jackson County Whittier 28789

481 Banjo Ln, Whittier, NC

This home is located at 481 Banjo Ln, Whittier, NC 28789 and is currently priced at $515,800, approximately $236 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 481 Banjo Ln is a home located in Jackson County with nearby schools including Smokey Mountain Elementary School and Smoky Mountain High School.

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