$399,900
UNDER CONTRACT $30K PRICE DROP

946 Buffalo Shoals Rd Lake Lure, NC 28746

Estimated payment $2,403/month

Total Views 9,349
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,599 Sq Ft
$250 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Laundry Room
  • Private Lot
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Quaint cottage tastefully renovated just minutes from Lake Lure. This home offers an open concept living area while maintaining the cozy feel of a mountain cottage. Two suite-style bedrooms and bathrooms on the main floor and one bedroom and bathroom on the lower level. There is also a bonus space through the garage that is heated and cooled and currently used as an extra sleeping space. The home sits on a beautiful hilltop lot with plenty of cleared space, fenced yard, walking trails, and backs up to the Riverbed subdivision. Less than 15 minutes to shops and groceries

Listing Agent

Madelyn Niemeyer

NextHome AVL Realty Brokerage Email: madelyn@nexthomeAVLrealty.com License #288403 Listed on: 03/26/2025

NextHome AVL Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1C

Home Design

  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Lake Lure Classical Academy Elementary And Middle School
  • Lake Lure Classical Academy High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0652-27-0924

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,733

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Restrictions: No Representation
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 250.09
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: madelyn@nexthomeAVLrealty.com
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1105
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 125
  • Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 125
  • Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1105
  • Has Basement: Basement Garage Door, Exterior Entry, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 494
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1599
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Third: 0

Exterior Features

  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Exclusions: Dog run in garage, Nintendo Switch, two rocking chairs on porch/deck, tools and assorted contents of outdoor storage container, rental supplies in downstairs supply closet (towels, blankets, and other items), ADT video camera system
  • Construction Type: Hardboard Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Space(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Lure Classical Academy
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 2.03
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 0652-27-0924
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0652-18-9058
  • Zoning Specification: R-1C

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake Lure Classical Academy
  • High School: Lake Lure Classical Academy

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,733 $331,400 $84,000 $247,400
2024 $2,687 $331,400 $84,000 $247,400
2023 $1,244 $331,400 $84,000 $247,400
2022 $1,244 $109,700 $27,500 $82,200
2021 $1,245 $109,700 $27,500 $82,200
2020 $1,124 $109,700 $27,500 $82,200
2019 $1,050 $109,700 $27,500 $82,200
2018 $894 $92,400 $27,500 $64,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $399,900 -7.0% $250 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $429,900 +2.1% $269 / Sq Ft
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Sold $421,000 +0.3% $263 / Sq Ft
09/13/2022 09/13/22 For Sale $419,900 +366.6% $263 / Sq Ft
02/06/2017 02/06/17 Sold $90,000 -40.0% $65 / Sq Ft
12/14/2016 12/14/16 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2016 05/15/16 For Sale $150,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 Willis Jarald N
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $336,800 New Conventional
Closed $150,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4228919

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 1651844