$340,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

609 Bailey St Mars Hill, NC 28754

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,901 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

871% Above List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Madison Middle School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

College town convenience meets charming home and rental opportunity! This delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house offers the perfect blend of comfort and investment potential. Located just a 2-minute stroll from Mars Hill College, it's ideally positioned for rental possibilities. The upstairs unit contains 2 bedrooms and a full bath, downstairs unit contains 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and a bonus room.. Enjoy small-town living with the added benefit of potential rental income in this well-situated Mars Hill property. Sellers are offering a $5,000 seller credit for updates!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alisha Nesbitt

Noble & Company Realty Brokerage Email: alisha@nc-realty.com License #328826 Listed on: 04/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Kitsos

WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited License #309622

WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,059

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Fenced
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Mars Hill Elementary School
  • Madison Middle School
  • Madison High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9747-76-0911

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,059

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Restrictions: No Representation
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Paved
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: alisha@nc-realty.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 337
  • Room Other: 2nd Kitchen,2nd Living Quarters,Basement
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1117
  • Has Basement: Apartment, Exterior Entry
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Living Area: 1901
  • Building Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Construction Type: Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Mud Room, Lower Level, Main Level
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 9747-76-0911
  • Zoning: RA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R-A

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mars Hill
  • High School: Madison

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Taylor Micah and Taylor Heidi
Bought by
Betsch Brian and Betsch Hannah
Seller's Agent
Alisha Nesbitt
Noble & Company Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Kitsos
WEICHERT, Realtors - Unlimited
List Price
$35,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
871.43%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.41%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$149,697

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2023
Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Preston Hunter Kyle and Preston Jenna Rose
Bought by
Taylor Heidi and Taylor Micah
Seller's Agent
Ann Harold
French Broad Real Estate Co.
Buyer's Agent
Alisha Nesbitt
Noble & Company Realty
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.31%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.50%
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2021
Closed on
Oct 1, 2021
Sold by
Preston Hunter and Preston Jenna
Bought by
Preston Mountain Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Erin Williams
Rent-A-Home of the Triad, Inc.
Sold Price
$1,650

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2021
Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Go Tomorrow Llc
Bought by
Preston Hunter and Preston Jenna
Seller's Agent
Dennis Foley
Century 21 Foley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chris Mako
Landon Key Realty
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$236,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.94%
Original Mortgage
$200,600
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Bought by
Go Tomorrow Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2006
Sold by
Helmling Dirk R and Helmling Julie A
Bought by
Brott Daniel S and Brott Clea C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$29,000
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2006
Sold by
Walker William P and Walker Carolyn W
Bought by
Helmling Dirk R and Helmling Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2005
Sold by
Walker William P and Walker Carolyn W
Bought by
Helmling Dirk R and Helmling Jujlie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
9.99%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $340,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $320,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $236,000 Ntc
Deed $149,000 --
Warranty Deed $158,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $135,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Closed $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $29,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $8,226 Unknown
Previous Owner $121,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $121,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $340,000 -2.9% $179 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $350,000 +900.0% $184 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $35,000 -89.1% $18 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Sold $320,000 +0.3% $173 / Sq Ft
08/07/2023 08/07/23 For Sale $319,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Rented $1,650 0.0% --
10/16/2021 10/16/21 Under Contract -- -- --
08/16/2021 08/16/21 For Rent $1,650 0.0% --
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Sold $236,000 -1.3% $124 / Sq Ft
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2021 04/28/21 For Sale $239,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Price Changed $239,000 -6.6% $126 / Sq Ft
04/07/2021 04/07/21 For Sale $255,900 -- $135 / 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 $1,059 $244,100 $18,711 $225,389
2023 $1,020 $167,966 $25,515 $142,451
2022 $1,020 $167,966 $25,515 $142,451
2021 $1,020 $167,966 $25,515 $142,451
2020 $1,020 $167,966 $25,515 $142,451
2019 $791 $114,678 $18,711 $95,967
2018 $596 $0 $0 $0
2017 $1,135 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,135 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $114,678 $18,711 $95,967
2013 -- $114,678 $18,711 $95,967
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4247387

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 9747-76-0911