$391,525
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

553 E Main St Brevard, NC 28712

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,335 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$293 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry closet
  • Covered patio or porch
  • French Doors
  • 3-minute walk to Silvermont

About This Home

As of May 2025

A quintessential 1913 home nestled in the heart of Brevard, this delightful home exudes timeless charm and character. Stroll along the sidewalk into the quaint downtown, where you’ll find locally owned cafés, boutique shops, and a warm sense of community. Enjoy simple pleasures like live music at the library, square dancing in the streets, and the beloved White Squirrel Festival. This home is a true gem at an unbeatable price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Taryn Hart

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Brevard-Downtown Brokerage Email: taryn.hart@allentate.com License #297080 Listed on: 03/27/2025

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Brevard-Downtown

Last Buyer's Agent

Hesper Dickson

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Brevard South License #228371

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Brevard South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,891

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,335 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Brevard Elementary And Middle School
  • Brevard High School

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8585-78-0892-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,891

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 293.28
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: taryn.hart@allentate.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1335
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1335
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Living Area: 1335
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Exclusions: Piano
  • Construction Type: Hard Stucco, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Brevard
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8585-78-0892-000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R2

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Brevard
  • High School: Brevard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Teklu Paula Alice and Moye Matthew
Bought by
Rosenthal Neil T and Rosenthal Rachel
Seller's Agent
Taryn Hart
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Brevard-Downtown
Buyer's Agent
Hesper Dickson
Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Brevard South
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$391,525
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,475
-2.12%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
32.55%
Original Mortgage
$274,068
Outstanding Balance
$274,068
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,383

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2024
Sold by
Teklu Hannah Kidanu
Bought by
Teklu Paula Alice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2010
Sold by
Buchman Paul J and Buchman Ann G
Bought by
Platt Alfred F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2010
Sold by
Platt Aflred Francis
Bought by
Hanson Sandra
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $392,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $392,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $150,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $247,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $274,068 New Conventional
Closed $274,068 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $391,525 -2.1% $293 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $400,000 -- $300 / 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
2024 $1,891 $313,410 $100,000 $213,410
2023 $1,891 $313,410 $100,000 $213,410
2022 $1,891 $313,410 $100,000 $213,410
2021 $1,891 $313,410 $100,000 $213,410
2020 $1,403 $220,520 $0 $0
2019 $1,403 $220,520 $0 $0
2018 $2,252 $220,520 $0 $0
2017 $2,218 $220,520 $0 $0
2016 $2,185 $220,520 $0 $0
2015 -- $223,870 $50,000 $173,870
2014 -- $223,870 $50,000 $173,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4235243

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8585-78-0892-000