This home's estimate is 5.2% higher than the average sale price ($371K) of 6 comparable homes.
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678 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
About this home
Beautiful home in a fantastic setting in the beautiful Bethel community! Perched atop a knoll overlooking mountains and farms sits this 3/2 on over an acre. Large open deck welcomes you to relax and enjoy the breeze and tranquility in the mountains. Inside is bright and airy with tons of recent upgrades. Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. Kitchen on the main has new granite and stainless appliances. Two bedrooms on the main are both spacious and carpeted. Downstairs is a massive tiled den area complimented by a woodstove and new monitor heater, with a bedroom with en suite bath off of the den. Large yard area to enjoy and play. Large storage building in the yard is currently used for storage and a work shop. Paved parking with a stone walkway to the front deck. Open decks on the front, side, and rear of the home. New roof 4 years ago, new windows 2 years ago, new heat pump 2 years ago mean that the big tasks have been completed and you can move in and begin enjoying the home today! Come see your next home in the midst of the most beautiful community on the planet!
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Sale history for 678 John Shell Rd
$135/sq ft
$135/sq ft
$96/sq ft
Tax history for 678 John Shell 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: Gravel, No Garage, Shared Driveway
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Kerosene, Wood Stove
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: High Speed Internet
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full, Finished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Storage
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,010
- Below Grade Finished Area: 839
- Levels: Two
- # of Stories Total: 2
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Frame
- Property Features
- Has View
- Horses Allowed
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Size : 1.12
- Lot Size Area: 1.12
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 1.12
- Zoning Description: None
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $663.92
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Bethel
- High School: Watauga
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,460
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.12 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1984
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Watauga County
- APN: 1953793504000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.9mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 90° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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