NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8517 Polaris Dr Bahama, NC 27503

Estimated Value: $347,000 - $365,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,549 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2023

Last sale price $340,000 $219 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,079/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Fenced Yard
  • Deck
  • Screened Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2023

So many updates to this adorable Cape Cod home on nearly 1 acre. New flooring (no carpet). Fresh paint. New Roof in 2021. FirsFloor Windows were replpaced in 2022. New Kitchen Cabinets and Counter tops. New toilets. Sealed Crawlspace with dehumidifier. The backyard in fenced in and chickens can remain with the home or go. There is a large gardening area out front. You'll love the country charm of the scenic byways. Enter in the welcoming foyer with coat closet. The spacious family room flows nicely to your screened in back porch. Entertain in your separate dining room after cooking up a delight in your new kitchen with white cabinets and gorgeous counter tops. Retreat upstairs to your private owner's suite complete with private en suite bath with shower. Two spacious secondary bedrooms and another full bath. Relax on the porch swing from your screened in porch as you watch the lightening bugs in the trees this summer. Large back yard with a storage shed and chicken coop.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Rosero

Rosero Realty, LLC License #246143 Listed on: 03/08/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Hempel

Flex Realty License #290710

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,548

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • 1,549 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Mangum Elementary School
  • Carrington Middle School
  • Northern High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Horseshoe Bend Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,548

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1985
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Horseshoe Bend
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1549.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Contract Information Ownership Type: Other
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 421.0
  • General Property Information Total Unfinished Area2: 421.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: new survey needed
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Security Features Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Water Source Well: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: 2
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: 2
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: 2
  • Flooring Vinyl: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Interior Features Bathtub Only: Yes
  • Interior Features Shower Only: Yes
  • Attic Features Scuttle: Yes
  • Levels One and One Half: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1549.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 41774.04
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.959
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: East
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub Only, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Shower Only, Smooth Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Acres: 0.96
  • Construction Type: Masonite
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced - Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Garden2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Masonite: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric4: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Northern
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Carrington

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: new survey needed
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41774.04
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1548.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Mangum

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Webster Evan and Webster Joy
Bought by
Leighton-Castro Evan J
Seller's Agent
Susan Rosero
Rosero Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Hempel
Flex Realty
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.03%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$353,559

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,559
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.57%
Original Mortgage
$271,000
Outstanding Balance
$261,351
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,208

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2019
Sold by
Berg Mia Durham and Graham Mia D
Bought by
Webster Evan and Webster Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,919
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2004
Sold by
Graham Christopher A
Bought by
Graham Mia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,500
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Alpaugh Joseph T and Alpaugh Amelia A
Bought by
Graham Christopher A and Graham Mia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,833
Interest Rate
8.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Leighton-Castro Evan J $340,000 None Listed On Document
Webster Evan $190,000 None Available
Graham Mia D -- --
Graham Christopher A $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leighton-Castro Evan J $271,000
Previous Owner Webster Evan $191,919
Previous Owner Graham Mia D $109,500
Previous Owner Graham Christopher A $129,833
Closed Graham Mia D $21,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Off Market $340,000 -- --
04/28/2023 04/28/23 Sold $340,000 +3.0% $219 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 For Sale $330,000 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

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 $2,623 $365,213 $98,000 $267,213
2024 $1,865 $179,998 $49,000 $130,998
2023 $1,765 $162,608 $48,975 $113,633
2022 $1,548 $162,608 $48,975 $113,633
2021 $1,335 $162,608 $48,975 $113,633
2020 $1,319 $162,608 $48,975 $113,633
2019 $1,319 $162,608 $48,975 $113,633
2018 $1,106 $126,154 $29,310 $96,844
2017 $1,093 $126,154 $29,310 $96,844
2016 $1,059 $126,154 $29,310 $96,844
2015 $1,359 $136,826 $31,360 $105,466
2014 $1,359 $136,826 $31,360 $105,466
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Rosero

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Susan Rosero

    Rosero Realty, LLC

    (919) 455-7535

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Susan Rosero
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Stephanie Hempel

    Flex Realty

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Map

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 2498538

Doorify MLS

APN: 189980

North Carolina Durham County Bahama 27503

8517 Polaris Dr, Bahama, NC

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