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438 B's Nest, Vilas, NC 28692
About this home
This rare, architect-designed main home is set over garden areas overlooking bucolic pastoral views that include a barn for horses and a well-kept 1880s farmhouse. Main home boasts open living areas, two-story masonry stone fireplace in great room, large master bedroom with ample dual walk-in closets and well-appointed master bath with dual vanities. Lower unfinished level offers extensive storage space and one-car garage. Original farmhouse has been lovingly kept complete with all original interior wood finishes and two fireplaces and offers three additional bedrooms and bathroom. Renters currently pay $750 per month. Well-maintained trails meander throughout the property, perfect for hiking, four wheelers, ATVs or horesback riding. Plenty of fenced-in pastures for horses or livestock and several outbuildings. B's Nest is located less than 30 minutes to Boone, Mountain City and Watauga Lake. Most acreage is usable with several potential build sites, bold stream and easy access off of state-maintained, paved Beaver Dam Road. There are too many features and possibilities to mention!
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Sale history for 438 B's Nest
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$190/sq ft
Tax history for 438 B's Nest
*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
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, Garage, Private
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 3
- # of Half Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Propane, Other, See Remarks
- Interior Features
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Other, Refrigerator
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered
- Fencing: Fenced, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 4,331
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Log, Stone
- Property Features
- Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
- Has View
- Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
- Horses Allowed
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Pasture, Wooded
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Size Acres: 76.85
- Zoning Description: None
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,628
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private, Spring, Well
- Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Bethel
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 4,329
- Stories: 1.2
- Lot Size: 2.47 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1985
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Watauga County
- APN: 1965828140000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationofRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8 days above 88° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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