53 Forest Ave Granite Falls, NC 28630
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,008
Sq Ft
0.51
Acres
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
- Ranch Style House
- Granite Falls Elementary School Rated A-
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of March 2023LEASE PURCHASE OPTION AVAILABLE! 4 BR/3BA Craftsman style home. Completely renovated top to bottom & ready for you to move right in! The main level offers an open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors & custom cabinetry. Beautiful kitchen w/ island, granite counters & SS appliances. Cozy living room with tongue and groove beam ceiling, large stone wood-burning fireplace. The primary suite hosts large walk-in closet w/oversized drawer cabinetry & shelving, barn doors, office/nursery room & screened-in porch area. En suite includes custom tile shower, soaking tub & dual vanity w/ granite countertops. Daylight basement offers family room/game room with kitchen, 4th bedroom, full bath w/tile shower, office/craft room, laundry room, under deck parking w/no step entry into home. Basement is 1294 sq ft & heated & cooled but has a ceiling height of slightly under 7 feet. Detached double garage w/ workshop. Lots of outdoor areas for relaxing or entertaining. Roof & HVAC 2 yrs old.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills Brokerage Email: Carrie.Ford@BetterFoothills.com License #240168 Listed on: 07/10/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $958
Year Built
- Built in 1961
Lot Details
- 0.51 Acre Lot
- Sloped Lot
- Property is zoned R-15
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Metal Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Screened Porch
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- <<microwave>>
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Chute
Partially Finished Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Crawl Space
Accessible Home Design
- Roll-in Shower
- Garage doors are at least 85 inches wide
- Doors swing in
- Doors with lever handles
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Entry Slope Less Than 1 Foot
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Fire Pit
Schools
- Granite Falls Elementary And Middle School
- South Caldwell High School
Utilities
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heat Pump System
- Baseboard Heating
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 08-16-1-12
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 26, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Jenkins Eric L and Jenkins Tracy B
Bought by
Guzmari Leo
Seller's Agent
Eric Jenkins
Table Rock Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Ford
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$358,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
2.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.96%
Original Mortgage
$370,888
Outstanding Balance
$340,149
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$61,848
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 13, 2019
Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
Usa Va
Bought by
Jenkins Eric L and Glover Steve A
Seller's Agent
Timothy Truitt
WNC Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Eric Jenkins
Table Rock Realty, LLC
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$37,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-31.82%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
180.17%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2018
Sold by
Lakeview Loan Svcs Llc
Bought by
Usa Va
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 2018
Sold by
Catlin 3Rd Roy D and Moerdyk-Catlin Paulette A
Bought by
Lakeview Loan Servicing
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 11, 2015
Closed on
Apr 18, 2017
Sold by
Roten Jerry L and Roten Emma Jean
Bought by
Catlin Roy D and Moerdyk Catlin Paulette Ann
Seller's Agent
Cory Klassett
RE/MAX Legendary
Buyer's Agent
David Greer
Granite Falls Realty LLC
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$89,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,000
-25.83%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.16%
Original Mortgage
$89,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 1, 1994
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 1, 1993
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $358,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $80,688 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $89,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $65,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $94,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $370,888 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $89,000 | VA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | Price Changed | $394,000 | -1.5% | $239 / Sq Ft |
| 05/17/2025 05/17/25 | Price Changed | $399,900 | -2.5% | $243 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2025 04/21/25 | For Sale | $410,000 | +5.1% | $249 / Sq Ft |
| 03/10/2023 03/10/23 | Sold | $390,000 | 0.0% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2022 08/25/22 | Price Changed | $389,900 | -2.5% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2022 08/25/22 | For Sale | $399,900 | 0.0% | $133 / Sq Ft |
| 07/27/2022 07/27/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/10/2022 07/10/22 | For Sale | $399,900 | +11.7% | $133 / Sq Ft |
| 07/12/2021 07/12/21 | Sold | $358,000 | +2.6% | $106 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2021 06/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2021 05/26/21 | Price Changed | $349,000 | 0.0% | $104 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2021 05/26/21 | For Sale | $349,000 | +1.2% | $104 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2021 05/16/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2021 04/26/21 | For Sale | $345,000 | +820.0% | $102 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2019 05/03/19 | Sold | $37,500 | -16.7% | $22 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2019 04/03/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2019 03/13/19 | Price Changed | $45,000 | -10.0% | $26 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2019 02/19/19 | Price Changed | $50,000 | -9.1% | $29 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2019 02/13/19 | For Sale | $55,000 | -38.2% | $32 / Sq Ft |
| 04/19/2017 04/19/17 | Sold | $89,000 | -25.8% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2017 03/20/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/11/2015 09/11/15 | For Sale | $120,000 | -- | $50 / Sq Ft |
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $958 | $149,200 | $25,200 | $124,000 |
| 2023 | $958 | $149,200 | $25,200 | $124,000 |
| 2022 | $939 | $149,200 | $25,200 | $124,000 |
| 2021 | $939 | $149,200 | $25,200 | $124,000 |
| 2020 | $1,162 | $181,600 | $72,000 | $109,600 |
| 2019 | $847 | $134,400 | $72,000 | $62,400 |
| 2018 | $1,467 | $134,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,467 | $134,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $876 | $134,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $831 | $134,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $831 | $134,400 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tonya Collier
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tonya Collier
NC Homes Direct
(828) 962-2021
10 in this area
60 Total Sales
-
Carrie Ford
Seller's Agent in 2023
Carrie Ford
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Foothills
(828) 302-1905
5 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
Marty Pennell
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Marty Pennell
Weichert, Realtors - Team Metro
(828) 446-6696
10 in this area
289 Total Sales
-
Eric Jenkins
E
Seller's Agent in 2021
Eric Jenkins
Table Rock Realty, LLC
(828) 850-5858
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Timothy Truitt
Seller's Agent in 2019
Timothy Truitt
WNC Real Estate Inc.
(828) 443-6345
30 Total Sales
-
Cory Klassett
Seller's Agent in 2017
Cory Klassett
RE/MAX
(828) 446-4589
2 in this area
112 Total Sales
Map
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)
MLS Number: 3882061
APN: 08-16-1-12
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