NOT LISTED FOR SALE

685 Howard Branch Rd Otto, NC 28763

Otto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $292,000 - $358,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2022

Last sale price $275,500 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,809/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of September 2022

Your next home awaits you in Otto NC. A gorgeous, updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home on a little less than an acre awaits YOU. This home has a very nice view, located in a private neighborhood and tucked away in the forest surrounded by amazing trees! This home has a dynamic wrap-around deck with access to the lower level bonus rooms where you'll find a great workshop facility that is not only "powered", but also heated and cooled. The home has an "incapsulated" crawl space, and a large storage area down below. Inside the home is super nice, with LVP, a wood burning fireplace, central H/A, and all sorts of updates including new paint. The master suite has it's own bath and walk-in closet! All new windows have been installed, all new PEX plumbing, new gutters! It's just super clean and well appointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Becker

Bald Head Realty Brokerage Phone: 8283690000 License #239686 Listed on: 07/08/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Stauch

RE/MAX Elite Realty License #325020

RE/MAX Elite Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $350

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Bonus Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Heritage Valley Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6479997693

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$350

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: Less than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Heritage Valley
  • Directions: From Franklin, Go South on Hwy. 441/GA Road for 8 miles, turn right on Coweeta Lab Rd. Go 1 mile, veer left onto Buddy Gap Rd., go 1/3 mile, turn Left on Stewart Rd, then quick left on Howard Branch Rd., you'll Ford 2 Streams. The "exit driveway" for 685 will be on your RIGHT.. DO NOT GO UP THE EXIT DRIVE... follow the pointer signs, and go past the house up and around on the "upper road"...
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Single, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Attribution Contact: 8283690000
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Crawl Space, Workshop, Lower/Terrace, Exterior Entry, Heated
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Doors-Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Brick
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Living/Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Main Level Living, Pantry, Primary w/Ensuite, Primary on Main Level, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Large Master Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1150
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 132
  • Room Living Room Area: 413.2083
  • Room Kitchen Area: 128.4444
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 12.6667
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 202.6667

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private
  • View: View Year Round
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2292
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Storage Building/Shed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None-Carport, No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well, See Remarks
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: None
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39639.6
  • Parcel #: 6479997693
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 349.62
  • Tax Book Number: G-22

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2022
Closed on
Sep 2, 2022
Sold by
Mountain Peek Llc
Bought by
Merck Anthony F and Merck Amy
Seller's Agent
John Becker
Bald Head Realty
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Stauch
RE/MAX Elite Realty
List Price
$275,500
Sold Price
$275,500
Current Estimated Value
$320,715

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$165,300
Outstanding Balance
$158,285
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,430

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Beese Richard M
Bought by
Mountain Peek Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1997
Sold by
Howman Gary A
Bought by
Floyd Eddie J
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
Merck Anthony F $275,500 --
Mountain Peek Llc $150,000 None Listed On Document
Floyd Eddie J $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merck Anthony F $165,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2022 09/02/22 Sold $275,500 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
07/22/2022 07/22/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $275,500 -- $240 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies 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 $1,010 $261,560 $30,830 $230,730
2023 $653 $261,860 $30,830 $231,030
2022 $653 $109,060 $10,000 $99,060
2021 $381 $109,060 $10,000 $99,060
2020 $350 $109,060 $10,000 $99,060
2018 $321 $109,240 $10,000 $99,240
2017 $0 $109,240 $10,000 $99,240
2016 $321 $109,240 $10,000 $99,240
2015 $296 $109,240 $10,000 $99,240
2014 $432 $109,670 $10,000 $99,670
2013 -- $109,670 $10,000 $99,670
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26026865

APN: 6479997693