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356 Balsam, Boone, NC 28607
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Hound Ears Cottage on large lot, terrific location near the pool. This 3-bedroom three bath home features wood Plank pine floors that came from Cape Fear in the 1700’s and early 1800’s in the living room, dining, and kitchen area. Vaulted ceilings and two wood burning stone fireplaces. Owner has made numerous improvements, new roof in 2015 downstairs HVAC in 2020 and most recently new Bosh Dishwasher in 2022. Home is being offered furnished with exception, move in condition and ready to enjoy. Hound Ears is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk, Location!! Separate Club Membership features, fine/casual dining, golf, tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool and fitness center, requires application, initiation fee and board approval. As a Homeowner, you can enjoy the 3+ miles of hiking trails, community garden, Dog Park, and Watauga River picnic area.
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Sale history for 356 Balsam
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Tax history for 356 Balsam
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, Garage, Private
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 3
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: None
- Roof: Shake, Wood
- Pool Information
- Pool Features: Community
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,950
- Below Grade Finished Area: 870
- Levels: Two
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Property Features
- Has View
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Lot Size : 0.7
- Lot Size Area: 0.7
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.7
- Additional Parcels Description: 1899-06-0163-000
- Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,100
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Fee: $1,134
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $378
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Valle Crucis
- High School: Watauga
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Hound Ears
- Community Information
- Community Features: Pool, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,745
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.41 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1979
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Watauga County
- APN: 1899061043000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8 days above 88° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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