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257 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657
About this home
Located in Linville Land Harbor, this unique, eclectic hideaway is located in close proximity to the river for fishing. The rustic 1248 +- SF mountain home has some uncommon touches, like a still-style sink in a cute lower bathroom and a hidden room for your treasures. Cozy backyard with area for growing plants and relaxing. Land Harbor is a vacation community offering many amenities including golf, tennis, swimming, pickleball, fishing and lots of other community events.
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Sale history for 257 River Rd
$116/sq ft
$136/sq ft
$116/sq ft
$136/sq ft
$162/sq ft
$172/sq ft
$16/sq ft
Tax history for 257 River Rd
*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
- Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Has Heating
- Heating: Ductless, Propane, Wood Stove
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Range
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,248
- Levels: Two
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
- 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 : 0.1
- Lot Size Area: 0.1
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $186.03
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Electric: 220 Volts
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Fee: $3,202
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $266.83
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Newland
- High School: Avery County
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Linville Land Harbor
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,042
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5,045 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1980
- Year Renovated: 1995
- County: Avery County
- APN: 18440629977300000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
- AttributionContact: (828) 438-3660
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 67-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 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 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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