Rare find in the wonderful historic Balsam community. Park like property features gorgeous craftsman/ cottage style home with detached barn/workshop/garage with upstairs storage or space to finish as guest quarters. The 3BR/2BA home is perched on a knoll with incredible long range Mountain views and a gorgeous driveway with stone walls. A stunning front porch is the entry to the home featuring an interior with too die for knotty pine tongue and groove ceilings and walls. Main floor includes living room, family room with stone fireplace, spacious eat-in kitchen, wonderful spacious primary suite and bath, guest bedroom, hall bath, and plenty of windows with ample natural light. Lower level boasts inviting and spacious family/rec room, guest bedroom, full bath, and huge laundry/storage room. For the car enthusiast the detached garage includes an oil changing bay with pit and basement storage. The upstairs of the building can be used for or residential addition.
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$525,000
244 Westview Dr, Balsam, NC 28779
3beds
2,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1.03 Acres Lot
$523,700 Zestimate®
$254/sqft
$2,000 Estimated rent
Home value
$523,700
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ron Breese ron@ronbreese.com,
Keller Williams Great Smokies
Bought with:
Billy Brede
Fathom Realty NC LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4039682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Basement
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Basement
Dining area
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Linoleum, Parquet
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,220
- Total interior livable area: 2,070 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,220
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Detached barn/garage/workshop.
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional parcels included: 7683-41-5807
- Parcel number: 7683425038
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Community Well
- Utilities for property: Satellite Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Recreation Area, Sport Court, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Scotts Creek
Location
- Region: Balsam
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $254/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,040
- Annual tax amount: $736
- Date on market: 6/13/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 483 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2023 | Sold | $525,000-10.3%$254/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4039682 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2023 | Pending sale | $585,000$283/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4039682 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2023 | Price change | $585,000-9.9%$283/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4039682 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,500-3.8%$314/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR4039682 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR3866509 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Price change | $674,900-2%$326/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #CAR3866509 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2022 | Price change | $689,000-1.4%$333/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3866509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $699,000$338/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3866509 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $736 -3.2% | $197,141 +17.9% |
| 2024 | $761 +2.1% | $167,240 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $745 | $163,040 |
| 2022 | $745 +8.9% | $163,040 |
| 2021 | $684 +23.9% | $163,040 +32.4% |
| 2020 | $552 | $123,140 |
| 2019 | $552 | $123,140 |
| 2018 | $552 | $123,140 |
| 2017 | $552 +2.3% | $123,140 |
| 2015 | $540 +30.5% | $123,140 +4.7% |
| 2011 | $413 | $117,660 |
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Neighborhood: 28779
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scotts Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10Smoky Mountain HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.1 mi
- 9/10Jackson County Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Scotts Creek
- Middle: Scotts Creek
- High: Smoky Mountain
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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