NOT LISTED FOR SALE

492 Payne Branch Rd Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated Value: $541,000 - $757,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
$463/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2023

Last sale price $500,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,615/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • River Front
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Mountain Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2023

Idyllically located where Payne Branch stream and the Middle Fork of the New River converge, this 1960s authentic log cabin is ready for the next family to call it home. The flat yard is dotted with lavender, mint, day-lilies, basil, ferns, dogwoods, rose of Sharon and several raised garden beds. The outside features a level yard with carport and attached storage shed, as well as a separate pump house and tool shed. Flower boxes garnish the railing of the covered porch, where a porch swing catches the breeze and offers a great view. Walk into the kitchen and den area. Built-in shelves abound. South-facing sunroom for your gardener to start seedlings and enjoy passive solar heat and sunlight in the winter. Master bedroom and bathroom/laundry closet are off the living room. Go upstairs to the second bedroom and bathroom. Cedar closet. Juliette porch. Open the windows and hear the gentle rush of the river. Walk to the Payne Branch park of the Middlefork Greenway, or stand in the yard and fish the Middle Fork River. Short/long term rentals allowed. Recent repairs: Oil furnace replaced ($2.3k) 2010. Master shower ($3.6k) 2021. TarHeel Basement system ($3.1k) 2019. Metal Roof ($11.7k) 2017. Well repaired ($1.5k) 2020. Convenient location between Boone and Blowing Rock. Zoned Blowing Rock School. Will this be your home, second home, or an investment property?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virginia Powell

Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Phone: 828-295-8485 Listed on: 09/04/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Smith

Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • River Front
  • Southern Exposure
  • Zoning described as R1,Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,375 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Windows
  • Electric Range
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2819-65-8699-000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,218

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1375.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Mountain
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-295-8485
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Vented
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Skylights
  • Living Area: 1375.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Single Pane, Storm Window(s), Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • View: Southern Exposure
  • Waterfront Features: River Front, River Access
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Storage
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fishing, River, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2819-65-8699-000
  • Zoning Description: R1,Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1218.5
  • Tax Book Number: 163/402

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Pace Russell Blake Franz $232,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Sold $500,000 +0.2% $364 / Sq Ft
09/04/2023 09/04/23 For Sale $499,000 -- $363 / 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
2024 $1,219 $295,200 $38,600 $256,600
2023 $1,196 $295,200 $38,600 $256,600
2022 $1,196 $295,200 $38,600 $256,600
2021 $1,019 $202,700 $22,700 $180,000
2020 $1,019 $202,700 $22,700 $180,000
2019 $1,019 $202,700 $22,700 $180,000
2018 $917 $202,700 $22,700 $180,000
2017 $917 $202,700 $22,700 $180,000
2013 -- $187,500 $14,200 $173,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Virginia Powell

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Virginia Powell

    Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC

    (828) 719-8497

    79 in this area

    132 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jill Smith

    Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC

    (828) 295-8485

    6 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 245636

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2819-65-8699-000

North Carolina Watauga County Blowing Rock 28605

492 Payne Branch Rd, Blowing Rock, NC

This home is located at 492 Payne Branch Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 since 04 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $635,952, approximately $462 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 492 Payne Branch Rd is a home located in Watauga County with nearby schools including Blowing Rock Elementary School, Watauga High School, and Grace Academy.

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