NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8556 Dancing Bear Dr Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated Value: $605,000 - $714,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,597 Sq Ft
$411/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 24, 2020

Last sale price $449,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,824 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 1.97 Acre Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Views of Trees
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Log Cabin

About This Home

As of July 2020

Precious log cabin nestled in the woods above a rushing stream with 3 additional lots for privacy and buffer. Seller has done numerous updates both inside and out creating a very special retreat. A list of improvements is included in documents. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, floor to ceiling stacked stone fireplace with raised hearth. Granite and stainless kitchen, granite vanities in baths, soaking tub, tiled showers. Large loft provides additional sleeping area, or use as a second gathering area. Shows beautifully, thoughtful touches throughout such as painted accent walls, an open deck, stone steps down to the stream, a number of inviting outside seating areas including around the fire pits. Covered decks span the front and rear of the house, a hot tub sits on an open deck. The three additional lots have been recombined to create an almost 2 acre wooded setting with a stream and woods extending up the hill beyond the stream. Propane in tank to be purchased by buyer. This is a delightful cabin in a storybook setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kivi Sherman

Blowing Rock Properties, Inc Listed on: 05/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Kivi Sherman

Blowing Rock Properties, Inc Listed on: 05/18/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,606

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 1.97 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Zoning described as Deed Restrictions,Residential,Subdivision

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,597 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Views of Trees
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Lost Creek Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 45R
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1886098495

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,606

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

1.97 Acres

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.97
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: Lost Creek
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1597.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone, Fire Pit, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Living Area: 1597.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, No Garage, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near State Park, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 483.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1886098495
  • Zoning Description: Deed Restrictions,Residential,Subdivision
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2606.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1942/1530
  • Tax Lot: 45R

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$657,107

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2020
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kivi Sherman
Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kivi Sherman
Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$449,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$359,200
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$670,000 None Listed On Document
$670,000 None Listed On Document
$449,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $359,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $449,000 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2020 05/18/20 For Sale $449,000 +61.8% $281 / Sq Ft
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Sold $277,500 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/04/2015 07/04/15 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2015 04/30/15 For Sale $277,500 +4.4% $175 / Sq Ft
10/25/2012 10/25/12 Sold $265,750 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/25/2012 09/25/12 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2012 05/25/12 For Sale $265,750 -- $168 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $2,855 $380,200 $69,600 $310,600
2024 $24 $322,800 $106,400 $216,400
2023 $2,403 $322,800 $106,400 $216,400
2022 $2,356 $322,800 $106,400 $216,400
2021 $2,356 $322,800 $106,400 $216,400
2020 $2,606 $350,300 $177,900 $172,400
2019 $2,606 $350,300 $177,900 $172,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 221773

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02 18 1 45R

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