NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Walter Dr West Jefferson, NC 28694

Estimated Value: $940,000 - $1,279,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
5,074 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2023

Last sale price $899,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,127/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub
  • Mountain View
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2023

Meticulously maintained custom mountain home located close to West Jefferson with income-producing lower level. Live upstairs while you rent below, or use the lower level for a mother-in-law suite. Over 26K in 2022 Airbnb revenue from the lower apartment. The larger main home boasts a large two-story vaulted entry with Brazillian Cherry hardwood floors and T&G wood walls and ceilings. Hand-hewn wood columns in the main home add a truly rustic feel. The home has 9ft ceiling heights throughout. Two master suites are located in the main home, one with a custom walk-in closet, an oversized bath with a travertine marble walk-in shower, and a whirlpool tub. All three baths in the main home have heated floors. Upper loft surrounded by T&G and perfect for home office. Both the upper & lower kitchens offer custom cabinets, cut stone backsplashes, granite tops, and upgraded stainless steel appliances. Both levels offer floor-to-ceiling stone wood fireplaces. There are six sleeping areas, four in the main home and two in the apartment. The home includes a two-car oversized garage, extensive custom landscaping, and several large exterior decks for entertaining and enjoying the mountain views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Chamberlain

Mountainscape Realty Listed on: 05/04/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Smith

Realty One Group Select

Realty One Group Select

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,753

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.75 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Zoning described as Other-See Remarks

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding
  • Masonry
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Quarters
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Wrap Around Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Westwood Elementary School
  • Ashe County Middle School
  • Ashe County High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • 220 Volts
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Buck Mountain Heights Subdivison Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13190128029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,753

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.746
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Other, Paved, See Remarks
  • Subdivision Name: Buck Mountain Heights Subdivison
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3806.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-406-1236
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Has Basement: Other, Partially Finished, See Remarks
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1268.0
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Jetted Tub
  • Living Area: 5074.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Wood Frames

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Invisible
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Residential, Seasonal View
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Log Siding, Masonry, Stone, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Other, See Remarks, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Living Quarters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Oversized, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, 2 Units, Attic Fan
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Other
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Westwood
  • High School: Ashe County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 13190128029
  • Zoning Description: Other-See Remarks
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2753.34
  • Tax Book Number: 533/2003
  • Tax Lot: 29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2023
Closed on
Jun 1, 2023
Sold by
Nelson Quantum Living Trust
Bought by
Johnston Robert Daniel and Murphy Margaret A
Seller's Agent
Joe Chamberlain
Mountainscape Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Smith
Realty One Group Select
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$899,000
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$1,072,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$173,375
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$719,200
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2021
Sold by
Nelson Lawrence C and Nelson Mary B
Bought by
Nelson Lawrence Carl and Nelson Mary Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2020
Sold by
Nelson Lawrence C and Nelson Mary B
Bought by
Nelson Lawrence C and Nelson Mary B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2014
Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Nelson Lawrence C and Nelson Mary B
Seller's Agent
Sue Leserra
Mountainscape Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sue Leserra
Mountainscape Realty
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$190,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Anaya Jorge A and Anaya Jorge
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2005
Sold by
Drj Sheets Inc
Bought by
Anaya Jorge A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Johnston Robert Daniel $899,000 None Listed On Document
Nelson Lawrence Carl -- None Available
Nelson Lawrence C -- None Available
Nelson Lawrence C -- None Available
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na $365,000 None Available
Anaya Jorge A $300,000 --
Anaya Jorge A $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnston Robert Daniel $555,000
Closed Johnston Robert Daniel $719,200
Previous Owner Nelson Lawrence C $303,500
Previous Owner Anaya Jorge A $350,000
Previous Owner Anaya Jorge A $300,000
Previous Owner Anaya Jorge A $50,000
Previous Owner Anaya Jorge A $306,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $899,000 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft
05/04/2023 05/04/23 For Sale $899,000 +373.2% $177 / Sq Ft
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Sold $190,000 0.0% $43 / Sq Ft
11/19/2014 11/19/14 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2014 10/28/14 For Sale $190,000 -- $43 / 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
2025 $3,948 $753,400 $35,000 $718,400
2024 $3,646 $753,400 $35,000 $718,400
2023 $3,646 $753,400 $35,000 $718,400
2022 $2,701 $482,100 $35,000 $447,100
2021 $2,860 $482,100 $35,000 $447,100
2020 $2,515 $482,100 $35,000 $447,100
2019 $2,320 $482,100 $35,000 $447,100
2018 $2,369 $497,300 $40,000 $457,300
2016 $1,441 $291,300 $40,000 $251,300
2015 $2,205 $291,300 $40,000 $251,300
2014 $2,205 $497,500 $45,000 $452,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 243171

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13190-128-029