NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 Higher Ground Ridge Waynesville, NC 28785

Estimated Value: $506,177 - $559,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,829 Sq Ft
$296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2022

Last sale price $460,000 $252 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,027/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Jonathan Valley Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2022

A TRUE SMOKY MOUNTAIN LOG HOME WITH TREMENDOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Lovingly used by current owners since 2003 as year-round home. Also suitable as seasonal home. A few of the many features inc.: Great Room with fireplace/hardwood floors/cathedral wood T&G ceiling, upgraded kitchen, covered porch (request list). End of road privacy with tranquil setting nestled among native trees, rhododendron, & mountain laurels. Well maintained gravel roads maintained by Property Owners Assoc. Development consists of a blend of seasonal & year-round homes; NO STR. Subdivision & home fits into the character of the natural mtn setting. Home faces towards good daylight exposure. Just 10 min. to the heart of Maggie Valley, 15 min. to Waynesville, 30 min. to Asheville, 5 min. I-40 @ exit 20. Near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park/Cataloochee Valley, the Pisgah National Forest, hiking, picnicking, sight-seeing, rafting, Winter snow-skiing. PLEASE NO DRIVEBYS as home is owner occupied in a private setting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellis Morris

Keller Williams Great Smokies License #227770 Listed on: 06/27/2022

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Thorne

Coldwell Banker Advantage License #240368

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

HOA Fees

  • $38 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Jonathan Valley Elementary School
  • Waynesville Middle School
  • Tuscola High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Higher Ground Ridge Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7698-85-8947

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$38 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Contemporary
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Ratio Current Price By Acre: 547619.05
  • Restrictions: Height,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Square Feet
  • Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Proposed Special Assessment Yn: 0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Structure Type: One and a Half Story/Basement
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 251.50
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Basement Inside Entrance, Basement Outside Entrance, Crawl Space, Slab
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
  • Fixture Exception Yn: 1
  • Sq Ft Additional: 0
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1120
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 513
  • Second Living Quarters Hla: 0
  • Second Living Quarters Sq Ft: 0
  • Porch: Covered,Deck,Front,Side
  • Fixture Exception Description: Satelite equipment & propane tank
  • Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 196
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Living Area: 1829
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Power Lines
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Tax Location: No City Taxes Paid
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Construction Type: Log

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - 1 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 460
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Hoa Subject To Dues: Mandatory
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Waynesville
  • HOA Subject To: Required
  • CAR_YearlyHOAExpense: 460.00

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Private, Wooded, Views, Wooded, Year Round View
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 7698-85-8947
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • RATIO List Price By Tax Amount: 1.86659

Multi Family

  • Unit Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
  • High School: Tuscola

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Arthur Albert A and Anderson Ellen M
Bought by
Arthur Albert A and Anderson Ellen M
Current Estimated Value
$540,544

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2022
Closed on
Aug 3, 2022
Sold by
Webb Marilyn J
Bought by
Arthur Albert A
Seller's Agent
Ellis Morris
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Thorne
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-4.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2003
Bought by
Webb Robert J and Webb Marilyn J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arthur Albert A -- None Listed On Document
Arthur Albert A -- None Listed On Document
Arthur Albert A $460,000 Dickson Clarence H
Arthur Albert A $460,000 Dickson Clarence H
Webb Robert J $184,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Sold $460,000 -4.1% $252 / Sq Ft
07/15/2022 07/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2022 06/27/22 For Sale $479,900 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

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
2025 -- $270,000 $36,900 $233,100
2024 $1,753 $257,100 $24,700 $232,400
2023 $1,753 $257,100 $24,700 $232,400
2022 $1,714 $257,100 $24,700 $232,400
2021 $1,714 $257,100 $24,700 $232,400
2020 $1,466 $199,500 $16,500 $183,000
2019 $1,471 $199,500 $16,500 $183,000
2018 $1,471 $199,500 $16,500 $183,000
2017 $1,471 $199,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,402 $194,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,402 $194,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,282 $194,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 3874668

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 7698-85-8947