NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 Main St Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated Value: $592,472 - $1,073,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,778 Sq Ft
$476/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2020

Last sale price $375,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 126% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,012/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Second Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of November 2020

Rare investment opportunity right in downtown Blowing Rock. Zoned General Business so short-term or long-term rentals allowed. Could even become a business location - mixed-use zoning for commercial or residential. Flat entry into 2-bedroom/one-bath with additional living/rental space on lower level. Enjoy the sounds of the New River right below your deck, or walkout from the lower level. This property could be a full-time residence, Airbnb, VRBO or mountain vacation home. Rent both levels or live upstairs and rent the lower level which is connected inside and also has an outside entrance. New hot water heater upstairs in 2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rob Garrett

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty Listed on: 09/21/2020

Co-Listed By

Gwen Steele

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kivi Sherman

Blowing Rock Properties, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,285

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as General Business

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Quarters
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2817-08-7229-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,285

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 274
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 295-0776
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 909.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 869.0
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Second Kitchen
  • Living Area: 1778.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s)
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Living Quarters, Outbuilding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2817-08-7229-000
  • Zoning Description: General Business
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2285.0
  • Tax Book Number: 554/150

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 4, 2020
Sold by
Gates Thomas L and Herbert Marian F
Bought by
Howe Jeffrey Kent and Howe Yvette B
Seller's Agent
Rob Garrett
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kivi Sherman
Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$845,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$470,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.81%
Original Mortgage
$281,250
Outstanding Balance
$253,111
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$568,426
Source: Public Records

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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
Howe Jeffrey Kent $375,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Howe Jeffrey Kent $281,250
Previous Owner Gates Thomas L $68,970
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2020 11/17/20 Sold $375,000 0.0% $211 / Sq Ft
10/18/2020 10/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2020 09/21/20 For Sale $375,000 -- $211 / 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 $3,170 $427,200 $151,000 $276,200
2023 $3,019 $427,200 $151,000 $276,200
2022 $3,019 $427,200 $151,000 $276,200
2021 $2,397 $278,100 $158,900 $119,200
2020 $2,285 $278,100 $158,900 $119,200
2019 $2,285 $278,100 $158,900 $119,200
2018 $2,091 $278,100 $158,900 $119,200
2017 $2,091 $278,100 $158,900 $119,200
2013 -- $310,300 $198,600 $111,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 224498

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2817-08-7229-000