NOT LISTED FOR SALE

161 Locust Tree Ln Whittier, NC 28789

Estimated Value: $222,000 - $281,959

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,004 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 1, 2022

Last sale price $232,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,431 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2022

Looking for a cozy mountain cottage? This 2 BR, 1 Bath home has tons of charm. With an open floor plan, oversized primary bedroom, sunroom off the living room, this home comes partially furnished and is move-in ready. Outside, you will find a beautiful deck, and lots of open, private space that includes a second deck and fire pit. 2 car detached garage for tons of storage, a great workshop, artists studio, or convert it into a second living space for some passive income! You will love the location, minutes to the highway and close to the Cherokee casino, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, outdoor activities on the Nantahala, Tuckaseegee, Fontana Lake, and close to Sylva, too! This property could also easily have a "picture frame" year round mountain view cut out at the far end of the yard. Come check it out for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Parker

Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC Brokerage Phone: 8283188811 Listed on: 07/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Erika Smith

Bryson City Realty Group, LLC

Bryson City Realty Group, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $467

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 32,626 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Board and Batten Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,004 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Screens
  • Living Area on First Floor
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Water Filtration System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tarhelia Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 760403030464

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$467

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.75 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.749
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Tarhelia Heights
  • Directions: From HWY 74, take exit 72 toward Whittier. Turn left on Whittier Depot St, then Left on Whittier School Rd. Turn Right on Tarhelia Heights Rd and follow through the neighborhood. In approximately .7 mile, turn right on Locust Tree Lane (gravel). Go to the last driveway on the left. LOOK FOR LISTING SIGN & HOUSE NUMBER SIGN. GOOGLE MAPS may turn you up the driveway before the house - wrong home.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • NAV27_rets_property_type: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Filter System, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Electric Oven/Range
  • Has Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Partitioned, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Main Level Living, Workshop, Sunroom, Primary on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Large Master Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1004
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 106.375
  • Room Living Room Area: 284.7778
  • Room Kitchen Area: 100
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 11.3333
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 200.2222

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Private, Unrestricted, Wooded
  • View: View-Winter
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding
  • Other Structures: Storage Building/Shed, Outbuilding/Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage-Double Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: First Level
  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wood, Propane, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 32626.44
  • Parcel #: 760403030464
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 467.33
  • Tax Book Number: 333

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$257,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$272,242
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$14,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2022
Closed on
Aug 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristi Parker
Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC
Buyer's Agent
Erika Smith
Bryson City Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$232,000
Sold Price
$232,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.81%
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,500
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 None Listed On Document
$275,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$232,000 None Listed On Document
$145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $275,000
Closed $275,000
Previous Owner $242,000
Previous Owner $14,500
Previous Owner $116,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Sold $232,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2022 07/19/22 For Sale $232,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies 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 $505 $95,100 $26,890 $68,210
2024 $505 $95,100 $26,890 $68,210
2023 $467 $97,870 $29,660 $68,210
2022 $467 $97,870 $29,660 $68,210
2021 $467 $97,870 $0 $0
2020 $351 $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
2019 $354 $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
2018 $354 $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
2017 $354 $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
2016 $354 $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
2015 -- $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
2014 -- $76,720 $26,600 $50,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kristi Parker

    Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Erika Smith

    Bryson City Realty Group, LLC

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Map

Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26026973

APN: 7604-03-03-0464

North Carolina Swain County Whittier 28713

161 Locust Tree Ln, Whittier, NC

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