A One-of-a-Kind Property Packed with Upgrades, Space & Outdoor Living! Welcome home to this 3 bed 3 bath home where thoughtful upgrades, abundant storage, and exceptional outdoor living come together! From the moment you arrive, you’ll notice the power and remote-controlled driveway gate, fresh gravel with paver edging, and adorable tree swing. Inside, the kitchen has been beautifully enhanced with granite countertops, a gas range, and updated lighting, while warm LED lighting has been installed throughout the home. The living room features a stone fireplace with wood burning stove, solid wood beam, vaulted ceilings, plank construction, and large window that looks out over front yard. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space, including two additional rooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom flooring has been sanded and sealed. A loft overlooking the living room adds another unique touch and creates additional space for an office, reading area, or hobby space. For the buyer who needs room to work, store, or create, this property delivers! The two-car carport has been converted into a garage, complete with secured walls, windows, wood paneling, shelving, and a garage door opener. While the basement garage also adds extensive shelving and convenience. The home also offers the convenience of a gas tankless water heater, and gas heat backup. Step outside and discover an entertainer’s dream with a multi-level patio, retractable awning, gas hookup for the grill, and a charming backyard pond. The property also includes a chicken coop, giving the backyard a country living feel. With extensive updates, finished basement space, abundant storage, upgraded utilities, and exceptional outdoor space, this is far more than just a house, it’s a property designed to accommodate hobbies, entertaining, projects, storage, and everyday living.
Let yourself be transported into the beauty of rich, gleaming wood completely surrounding you in this gorgeous 3 bed/3 bath log cabin. What a sight to behold as you gaze upon the glorious two-story soaring, vaulted and beamed family room. Be prepared to impress with delectable creations you whip up in your impressive Wolf gas range. Warm up on a cold winter's night in front of the cozy woodstove and let all the worries of the day melt away. It sits on 1 full acre in beautiful Vale, NC... you have your country atmosphere and all the amenities that nearby Hickory has to offer only 15 minutes away! On a hot summer's day jump in the pool and make some new memories in your own little piece of paradise. Hosting a fully finished basement with plenty of room to stretch out you'll begin to wonder how you lived life before making this gem your home sweet home! Come on by and sit for spell on the best rocking chair front porch in the area, you'll never want to leave... it's here waiting for you.
Public Records
Jun 24, 2013
Sold
$195,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 2009
Sold
$212,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 2006
Sold
$164,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,494 (−15.1%)
$10,000 + $365,000
$375,000
2024
$1,761 (+3.8%)
2023
$1,697 (+13.0%)
2022
$1,502
2021
$1,502
2020
$1,502
$10,000 + $221,000
$231,000
2019
$1,502 (+21.6%)
2018
$1,234 (+2.0%)
$9,800 + $180,100
$189,900
2017
$1,210
$9,800 + $180,100
$189,900
2015
$1,209 (+7.6%)
$9,800 + $180,100
$189,900
2014
$1,124
$9,800 + $180,200
$190,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,691
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,691
Year built
1992
Style
Other
County
Catawba County
APN
266904611513
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
R-40
Residential District
The R-40 districts have dimensional standards and use restrictions consistent with single-family residential development and less than three two-family (duplex) units on separate lots planned cumulatively.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational / school
Golf related
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 8472 Jacob Fork River Rd
$545,833
$4,167 under list price of $550K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $365K to $735K.