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256 Johns Mountain Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
About this home
Darling Farmhouse. Original home serves as the upper floor & was built in 1930's. This was moved to a new foundation which was built in about 1996. This two story building can be used for living as one home or separate quarters on each level. Lower floor has a complete one bedroom apartment. Upper floor contains one bedroom & full bath. Original second upstairs bedroom was converted to a cute sitting/dressing area and walk in closet. Tons of farmhouse character. No rental restrictions. PRICED TO SELL List price is BELOW 2012 appraisal. The main level kitchen has pass-thru bar to dining room. There is 438 sqft patio/decking on the house & a lovely 234 sq. ft. porch across the front of the house. Inside, the Upper level has tons of storage under the eaves. Current owners use this space as an office This area has vaulted wood ceiling & wood paneling. Though this upper level is finished space is NOT included in listed square footage. The home has new heat pump & also has 3 laser monitor heaters. Basement level is a great apartment w/ living room, kitchen, bath & bedroom. Level entry
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Sale history for 256 Johns Mountain Rd
$74/sq ft
$78/sq ft
Tax history for 256 Johns Mountain 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: Paved, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Kerosene
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Fireplace Features: None
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered
- Roof: Metal
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 963
- Below Grade Finished Area: 694
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- 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 Acres: 0.5
- Zoning Description: None
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $345
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Shared Well
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Cove Creek
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,548
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Watauga County
- APN: 1991550823000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationofRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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 87° expected this year, 24 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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