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Sold on 04/28/2021

287 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

$199,000

Last sold 04/28/2021 for $181K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,026

    Sqft ($176/Sqft)

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About 287 Merry Cove Rd

Property type House
Year built 1942
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 15.61 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Getaway cottage with creek and waterfalls in the front yard and mountain for hiking or further development in the rear. Large grassy area and wood deck (15x16) for outdoor activities. Split rail fence and grass driveway parking in front. Metal storage building. Adjacent 15 acres included. Approx. 25 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. House is frame construction using wormy chestnut wood in flooring, walls, and rafters. Mica stone used in foundation and fireplace from nearby mines. Metal roof. New wood siding and rebuilt chimney in 2019. Large great room with comfortable dining and lounging areas. Exposed ceiling rafters. House is partially furnished with dinner table, kitchen table, hutch, bedroom armoires and chests, beds, and hide-a-bed sofa. Single pane wood windows with blinds. Wood paneling throughout. Propane heat with standalone heater and fireplace gas logs. In-wall air conditioner. Hot water heater and spring water storage tank just three years old.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Donna L Mousa
Listing Office - Mountain Aire Realty, Inc.
Source: Georgia MLS mls logo
MLS#8964739 • last updated 7 months ago
Movoto checked Georgia MLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style One
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1026
Status Sold
MLS # 8964739
Property Type Residential
Lot Size (Acres) 15.61
Lot Size (Sqft) 679971.6
Property Tax 1
Year Built 1942
Property Condition Resale
Interior
# of Full Baths 1
Total # of Bathrooms 1
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Flooring Carpet
Exterior
Parking Off Street
Amenities / Utilities
Water/Sewer Septic Tank
Water Source Private
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
View Mountain(s), Seasonal View
Subdivision None
Community Features None
Elementary School Other
High School Other
Middle School Other
Directions Franklin: Take Hwy 23/441 N Approx. 9.5 Mi. Turn L On Merry Cove Rd, Past Pumpkintown Rd (R) & Gem Store (L). Sylva/Dillsboro: Hwy 23/441 S Approx. 8.5 Mi, Past Savannah Fire Station & High Country Tire. Turn R On Merry Cove Rd. Go Approx 0.3 Mi House On L
Lot/ Land Details
Vegetation Wooded
$199K
Range: $95.5K-$302K
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2024
    mls logo MLS # 4114610
  • Jun 4, 2024 Price Change
    $265,000 (-3.6%)
  • May 20, 2024 Price Change
    $275,000 (-5.2%)
  • Apr 17, 2024 Price Change
    $290,000 (-3.3%)
  • Mar 11, 2024 Listed
    $299,900 (+65.7%)
  • Jun 2021
    mls logo MLS # 8964739
  • Jun 11, 2021 Sold
    $181,000
  • May 6, 2021 Under Contract
    —
  • Apr 20, 2021 Listed
    $180,000
  • Jun 2021
    mls logo MLS # 306216
  • Jun 9, 2021 Sold
    $181,000
  • May 6, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Apr 22, 2021 Listed
    $180,000
  • Jun 2021
    Public Records
  • Jun 9, 2021 Sold
    $181,000 (+0.6%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $403 +56.5%
    $106,019 +56.51%
  • 2024
    $257
    $67,740
  • 2023
    $257 -32.7%
    $67,740
  • 2022
    $382 +11.9%
    $67,740 -0.35%
  • 2021
    $342 +11.6%
    $67,980 +16.22%
  • 2020
    $306
    $58,490
  • 2019
    $306
    $58,490
  • 2018
    $306 +1.9%
    $58,490
  • 2017
    $300
    $58,490
  • 2016
    $300 -19.3%
    $58,490
  • 2015
    $372
    —
  • 287 Merry Cove Rd
    $181K
  • —
  • 28779
    $455K +1% y/y
  • Sylva
    $457K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
236 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 $286,000 3/2 1,272 0.06
276 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 — 2/1 575 0.08
367 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 $224,000 2/1 906 0.09
442 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 — —/— — 0.11
278 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 $299,000 3/1 1,680 0.13
115 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 $567,000 4/2 2,904 0.13
82 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 $159,000 2/2 1,128 0.14
467 Merry Cove Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 $249,000 2/2 1,188 0.15

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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