Seller notes - recent price update to reflect necessary repairs Cute and cozy home in Waynesville- Minutes to Foliage, Orchards & Blue Ridge Parkway, and directly across from Richland creek! 2 bed, 1 bath home approximately 988 sq ft and 0.97 acres. Wrap around deck/porch, basement storage and workshop space. Just painted and renovated, new oven and fridge
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Dan Demers• Sell Your Home Services
Bought with Erin Fitzmaurice• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
This spacious home sits on 2 level acres just minutes to all local amenities and shopping. Plus an additional 2 bedroom, one bath home currently being used as rental property for an additional $800 month in rental income. This could also make a charming guest house or studio to accompany the main house. The main house offers split level floor plan, renovated kitchen, updated windows, carport, full unfinished basement, and more!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,013 (+9.7%)
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2025
$924
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2024
$924
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2023
$924 (+2.1%)
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2022
$905
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2021
$905 (+8.8%)
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2020
$831 (−0.6%)
$34,000 + $71,900
$105,900
2019
$836
$34,000 + $71,900
$105,900
2018
$836
$34,000 + $71,900
$105,900
Tax history for 491 Old Balsam Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,013 (+9.7%)
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2025
$924
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2024
$924
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2023
$924 (+2.1%)
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2022
$905
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2021
$905 (+8.8%)
$34,000 + $93,500
$127,500
2020
$831 (−0.6%)
$34,000 + $71,900
$105,900
2019
$836
$34,000 + $71,900
$105,900
2018
$836
$34,000 + $71,900
$105,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
42,253
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
988
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Haywood County
APN
8604550848
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Aug 15, 2024.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Parking Space - 4+
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Window Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 988
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 988
Interior Features
Interior Features: Basement Shop
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Deck
Exterior Features: Fence
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Mountain View, Views, Wooded, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 0.97
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: No Representation
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee 2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Hazelwood
Middle Or Junior High School: Waynesville
High School: Tuscola
Location Information
Directions: From Waynesville continue past Walmart onto Old Balsam Road. Property is just passed Autumn Care Nursing Home on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 988
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Haywood County
APN: 8604550848
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 15, 2024
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 988
Living Area: 988
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 988
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 988
Foundation Details: Basement Outside Entrance
Structure Type: One Story Basement
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hazelwood Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Waynesville Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Tuscola High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
3/10 Heat Factor
9 days above 88° expected this year, 26 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
$228,000 – $275,000
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