This is the one you have been waiting for and it is amazing! Beautiful, renovated from top to bottom with nothing left untouched! In essence this home is three years old because everything you see is three years old including appliances, flooring, roof, PEX pipes and the blown insulation! 2 bedroom/2 bath home in Linville Land Harbor, right by the river. Don't worry, a flood elevation certificate was just completed and the home is 1 foot above the flood plain and therefore you can live here or rent the home out with less worries. This has been the primary home for the current owners but would also be a great rental! The home has many exterior areas for enjoyment including large front deck spaces and back deck and yard with fire pit and hard landscaping in place. It was just repainted on the interior and stained on the exterior. Golf cart is included with 1 year old batteries! Don't miss seeing this one! Make your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
5,003 sq ftLot Size
$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Evelyn Cummings• Heavenly Mountain Properties
Bought with Non Member• Canopy Administration
Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3891961
Redfin Estimate
$264,574
$115K since sold in May 2025$15K since August
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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($240K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is the one you have been waiting for and it is amazing! Beautiful, renovated from top to bottom with nothing left untouched! In essence this home is three years old because everything you see is three years old including appliances, flooring, roof, PEX pipes and the blown insulation! 2 bedroom/2 bath home in Linville Land Harbor, right by the river. Don't worry, a flood elevation certificate was just completed and the home is 1 foot above the flood plain and therefore you can live here or rent the home out with less worries. This has been the primary home for the current owners but would also be a great rental! The home has many exterior areas for enjoyment including large front deck spaces and back deck and yard with fire pit and hard landscaping in place. It was just repainted on the interior and stained on the exterior. Golf cart is included with 1 year old batteries! Don't miss seeing this one! Make your appointment today!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3891961
Aug 29, 2022
Sold
$300,000
$307/sq ft
Aug 7, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2022
Listed
$279,900
$286/sq ft
+30
HCMLS #204661
Dec 28, 2017
Sold
$25,000
$26/sq ft
Nov 28, 2017
Listed
$30,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$173 (−74.5%)
$27,000 + $16,300
$43,300
2024
$679
$30,000 + $139,800
$169,800
2023
$679 (−0.7%)
$30,000 + $139,800
$169,800
2022
$684 (+17.9%)
$30,000 + $139,800
$169,800
2021
$580
$20,000 + $84,200
$104,200
2020
$580 (+3.5%)
$20,000 + $84,200
$104,200
2019
$560 (+335.4%)
$20,000 + $80,400
$100,400
2018
$129 (−72.5%)
$20,000 + $3,400
$23,400
2017
$468 (+23.8%)
$30,000 + $55,100
$85,100
2016
$378 (−14.1%)
$30,000 + $54,600
$84,600
2014
$440
$30,000 + $54,600
$84,600
Tax history for 72 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$173 (−74.5%)
$27,000 + $16,300
$43,300
2024
$679
$30,000 + $139,800
$169,800
2023
$679 (−0.7%)
$30,000 + $139,800
$169,800
2022
$684 (+17.9%)
$30,000 + $139,800
$169,800
2021
$580
$20,000 + $84,200
$104,200
2020
$580 (+3.5%)
$20,000 + $84,200
$104,200
2019
$560 (+335.4%)
$20,000 + $80,400
$100,400
2018
$129 (−72.5%)
$20,000 + $3,400
$23,400
2017
$468 (+23.8%)
$30,000 + $55,100
$85,100
2016
$378 (−14.1%)
$30,000 + $54,600
$84,600
2014
$440
$30,000 + $54,600
$84,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Sheathing
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LINVILLE MEADOWS
Living Sq. Ft: 978
Building Sq. Ft: 978
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LH LINVILLE MEAD 022 0025 0087
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,003
Legal Lot Number: 22
Municipality Name: AVERY
Acres: 0.1149
County Use Description: SFR
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 978
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,003 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Avery County
APN: 18440639430800000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Crossnore Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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