NOVEMBER 2015

Your Local Real Estate Guide

A Special Supplement to The McDowell News | Friday, October 30, 2015

HOMEFINDER

November 2015

The McDowell News

Homender
Index of Advertisers:
Realty Group 1................................................................. 2, 3
Allison & Silver ................................................................... 4
The Marion Agency ............................................................. 4
Whitson Realty................................................................. 5, 8
Joanne Howle Realty ................................................... 6, 7, 9
Carolina Bright Realty ......................................................... 8
Clark Realty ....................................................................... 12
Alpha Realty ...................................................................... 12
Charlene Blevins Real Estate............................................. 12

McDowell Homender is a monthly publication of The McDowell News, Logan Street, Marion, NC.
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WNC Sales Leader .................................................................................................... Janina Linens
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f y Coates, Kelsey Barrier, Susan Gossett
Ad Design and Cover ......................................................... Hickory Creative Services Department

30 Mt View Terrace
$79,900
Great Bargain! This 1512 sq. ft. modular has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a gas
replace on one acre. It has a covered front deck, a storage shed and is
located in the beautiful Pleasant Gardens area. All offers
f
must have proof of
funds, no offers
f
within rst ve days. Being sold as is. Buyers agent needs to
verify all statements. BACK On MARKET! LOWER ASKING PRICE!

Alpha Realty
150 North Madison
Marion, NC
WEB: www.callalpha.com

Joyce Halter
GRI, ABR, CREOS

OFFICE:

828-659-2902
828-652-3507
E-MAIL: jhalter1@frontier.com
FAX:

LAND

www.realtygroup1.com

OLD LINVILLE RD 84+ ACRES; WOODED, JOINS NATIOANL

A
FOREST, GOOD ROADS, VIEWS .............................................................................................................................................$249,900
221 NORTH 50+/- SURVEYED ACRES. WOODED WITH LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN
T VIEWS...................................................................................................................................................$198,000
FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS LAKE JAMES Lot 3 .856 Lake front Lot in Morgans Cove...................................................................................................................................$145,000
TURKEY CROSSING +/- 22.14 ACRES IN PRIVAT
V E LOCATION;
A
CAN BE PURCHASED AS INDIVIDUAL LOTS........................................................................................................................... $99,900
226 SOUTH 24.25 MOSTLY
L WOODED ACRES WITH GOOD ROAD FRONTAG
T E & EASY ACCESS ............................................................................................................................................... $92,500

125 South Main Street Marion 652.3797

CAPTAINS
T
EDGE (THE ARBOR) LOT 221 .77 ACRE WOODED INTERIOR LOT W/ LONG RANGE MTN. VIEWS & BOAT
A SLIP ............................................................................................. $82,900

COMMERCIAL

A
.................................................... $39,900
1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY
L SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE WITH RESTRICTIONS. EXCELLENT LOCATION!

A VIEWS, GATED
A
COMMUNITY .............................................................................................................................................................. $69,900
GRANDVIEW PEAKS 2.75 ACRE HOMESITE. GREAT
LITTLE ACRES goose Creek area; partiaLLy
L wooded gentLy
L sLoping +/- 2.21 aCres w/streaM ........................................................................................................................... $37,900

RUTHERFORD ROAD COMMERCIAL SITE 3.5+/- ACRES .................................................. $599,900

OFF NICHOLS ROAD newLy

t ............................................................................................. $34,900
L surveyed MostLy
L wooded 7.96 aCres w/ good bLdg sites CLose to y and HospitaL

80 SOUTH MAIN STREET ........................................................................................................... $499,900

MARION LAKE CLUB LOT C goLf-view, Creek........................................................................................................................................................................................................... $35,900

44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET ........................................................................................................ $79,900

COMMERCIAL
FOR LEASE
44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET .....$550/mo
82 SOUTH MAIN STREET..........$600/mo
74 SOUTH MAIN STREET .........$600/mo
84 SOUTH MAIN STREET..........$850/mo

FOR RENT
2 BR/2 BA TOWN HOUSE
.................................. $900/month
3 BR/2-1/2 BA IN PG.... $1200/month
3 BR/1 BA IN NEBO........ $650/month
2 BR/1-1/2 BA CONDO ... $500/month
3 BR/2-1/2 BA IN GLENWOOD
................................... $1,000/mo
4 BR/3.5 BA IN TOWN.... $2,500/mo
3 BR/2 BA GATED
A
COMMUNITY ..............
...................................... $1,000/mo
2 BR/1 BA NEAR HOSPITAL
T $600/mo
2 BR/1 BA OLD FORT ......... $600/mo
3 BR/2 BA OLD FORT ..... $1,200/mo
3 BR/1.5 BA NEAR I-40 ...... $650/mo
1 BR/1 BA NEAR LAKE JAMES
........................................... $700/mo
RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
CALL TAMMY 828.527.2107

482 AB ELLIOT RD. 2 LOTS ON +/- 2.8 ACRES W/ 1 WELL & 2 SEPTIC SYSTEMS UNDER CONTRACT....................................................................................................................... $29,900
LAKEWOOD 2.5 ACRE BUILDING LOT IN GATED
A
COMMUNITY LOCATED
A
CLOSE TO TOWN ..................................................................................................................................................... $28,900
163 KENWOOD COURT forest HeigHts subdivision gentLy
L sLoping 2.61 aCres. good buiLding Lot in restriCted deveLopMent ........................................................ $26,500
RESIDENTIAL LOTS off patton
a
v
vaLLey
drive .75 - 1.5 aCres............................................................................................................................................................ $13,000 TO $25,000
LITTLE ACRES GENTLY
L SLOPING, LIGHTLY
L RESTRICTED 1.32 ACRE LOT............................................................................................................................................................................... $24,900
OAKWOOD FOREST Lot 6-e 1.19 +/- aCres ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $21,900
DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 2 1 aCre Lot witH exCeLLent Long range views & buiLt
L foundation
a
.......................................................................................................... $14,000
DEER CROSSING DRIVE LOT 3 .91 ACRES WITH EXCELLENT LONG RANGE VIEWS..................................................................................................................................................... $10,000
DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 ACRE LOT IN OCONEE FALLS WITH RESTRICTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................$9,700
FLINTROCK PASS +/- .57 ACRE WOODED LOT MOBILE HOMES ALLOWED REDUCED.................................................................................................................................................... $8,000
MARLER ROAD +/- 5 SURVEYED ACRES WITH ROAD FRONTAGE
T
CLEARED GRADED SITE FOR HOME .............................................................................................................. $54,900
TATER
A
TOWN ROAD +/- 12 PRIVATE WOODED ACRES WITH NO RESTRICTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... $35,900

REALTORS
NANCY HOLLIFIELD:
LEE SISK:
TAMMY DOOLEY:
FRANK DEAN:

724-3728
652-8492
527-2107
442-1896

KATHY RABB:
MIKE RABB:
CRYSTAL BAKER:
STACY MCKINNEY:

442-6503
442-6502
442-0306
442-0966

SHARON TUCKER:
KEN HOLLIFIELD:
MARY JANE BOYD:
WENDY BIANCHINI

738-4002
724-3728
460-8044
442-1432

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The McDowell News

November 2015

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SAL

436 HIdden LaKe PKwy

125 South Main Street Marion

652-3797 realtygroup1.com

94 W. FORT ST.
Large traditional 2 story home. Located downtown w/
LR w/ FP; DR; kitchen with lots of cabinets; 4-5 BR;
ofce; HW oors; laundry; BSMT; Patio.

209,900

Beautiful 2/2 two story ome wiht a loft and full basement on approx. 2 acres in Hidden Lake. ALl appliances, walk-in closets in both bedrooms. Catherdral
ceilings and a full basement. Easy care vinyl siding.;
commons area with lake; pool; picnicing!

EN
EP

DIN

4134 Hwy 221 nortH

Well maintained 1.5 story home w/ 3 BR & 2 BA; open
LR & DR; main level; den w/ FP; ofce; covered front
porch; 2/4 HP; outside building; nicely landscaped &
near National Forest.

169,900

149,900

SALE PENDING

215 sHoaL creeK traIL

1020 PInnacLe cHurcH road

1049 sundance drIVe HIdden LaKe

4BR/4BA beautiful log home. Great Room w/FP; fantastic KIT w/maple cabinets, granite counters, ss
appliances; nished basement; detached garages/
carports; workshop; 8.36 acres.

Two-story log home w/basement, 2-car garage. Features: 2 master suites, large loft, open KIT/DR/LR. Twosided gas FP,
P wood oors, upper/lower porches, great
views, tankless water heater,r ceiling fans. Must see!

499,900

249,500

3BR/2BA with separate 2-car+ garage in Hidden Lake.

2+ acre lot. Split oor plan; Laundry room; walk-in
closet in master; HW oors; large rooms; covered
front porch; rear porch; paved driveway; cement
walkways; appliances & much more!

42 VIEWPOINT DRIVE
110 SPRING ST
Cute cottage type home close to town; 2 BR; living,
dining, large laundry rm; fenced backyard

219,500

72,500

Charming 3BR/2.5BA; LR w/FP; Dining; Kitchen w/

built in china hutch; Sunroom w/FP; Good Storage; HW
oors; replacement windows; 2 HP; 2012 roof; Deck;
Detached carport.

PRICE REDUCED!

2551 Hwy 226 soutH

Convenient location to town & I-40. 1.5 story home
w/3BR/2.5BA; LR w/HW oors & gas logs;open kitchen;
dining & den; large workshop; level yard w/creek.

SALE PENDING

180 JUSTICE RD.

3 BR; 1 BA; partial BSMT; HJP; nice kitchen.
Includes 4 rentals with excellent return on
investment! Call for more details.

159,900

142,900

SALE PENDING

223 ESTES DR.

88 wILdwood terrace
Large 5BR/2BA home on .97 acres; some HW oors;
screened porch; partial basement; needs some TLC.

125,000

Nice 3 BR/2BA on frame modular w/split oor plan;

LR w/stove FP; good closets throughout; laundry w/
storage; porch; outside bldg w/ electric; somewhat
private

117,900

92,500

4735 sugar HILL rd

101 HORNBEAM RD/ BEECH MTN

Enjoy the beauty & fresh mountain air at Beech Mt!
Fully furnished/move in ready condo; 2 BR/2 BA; open
LR, dining & kitchen; private deck

3BR bungalow style home has open living & dining;

BSMT w/ 2 large rooms incl. kitchenette, FP, BA w/
shower; laundry & good storage; Deck; Large yard!

85,000

266 MaPLe aVenue

98 daVIds Lane

295 MOORE DRIVE

Move in ready 2 BR home conveniently located in

town; eat in kitchen, laundry; covered front porch;
outdoor storage bldg

3BR/2BA Doublewide. Located in Deer Park

Subdivision. Has some interior re damage; Motivated
seller; home being sold in as is condition. Located
on 2 lots.

74,500

69,900

FOR SALE OR LEASE

44 DEPOT STREET

199,900

2245 RUTHERFORD ROAD

Highly visivble commercial site w/excellent parking.

Approx. 1,962+/- SQ FT w/handicap facilities in place. Very
close to 221/226 Bypass. Great retail/ofce potential!

174,900

79,900

74,900

PRICE REDUCED!

34,900

125 WEST HENDERSON STREET

45 DEPOT STREET

Former Laughridge Furniture main store bulding.

7,512 sq ft building with good parking in a high trafc
count location. More buildings available!

22,717+/- SQ FT of showroom/warehouse
space in downtown historic district. Newer
roof & replacement windows. Freight elevator.
Many potential uses.

$259,900

259,900

58,850

Also offered is adjoining

3,240+/- SQ FT warehouse space
w/covered loading dock.

PRICE REDUCED!

159 W HENDERSON ST
High trafc count location. Five
ofce spaces w/parking.

18,485+/- SQ FT of showroom/warehouse space

in historic district of downtown Marion. Many
potential commercial/retail possibilities.

125,000

3BR/1BA home w/LR; updated kitchen; den (needs

completion); laundry; detached carport; replacement
windows & metal roof; private w/1 acre w/small
creek.

PRICE REDUCED!

214 yancey
y
rd

PRICE REDUCED!

Vinyl Sided 2BR Home w/LR; kitchen w/ oak cabinets;

pantry & dining area; laundry; partial bsmt w/ 2nd BA;
HW oors; HP; metal carport; covered front porch.

129,000

PRICE REDUCED!

COMMERCIAL

Brick 3BR/1BA home; remodeled (including KIT w/

appliances); LR w/FP; replacement windows; HP; new
roof; new well; full basement; mobile home hook-up;
1.56 acres.

3118 FAIRVIEW
F
RD
Wonderful 2BR/2BA w/LR, DR, updated kitchen;
Laundry/mud room; HP; HW Floors; unnished bsmt;
deck; detached garage; 2. 75 acres!

PRICE REDUCED!

244 MacedonIa cHurcH LooP

251 REID STREET
Move-in ready! 3BR/1.5BA tri-level on .63 acre lot; LR
& Kitchen w/HW ooring; appliances; newer siding,
roof & HP; new metal outbuilding.

164,900

79,900

BOTH FOR

138,750

80 SOUTH MAIN ST

Downtown historic district. Main, upper lower

level w/great potential.

499,900

20 EAST HENDERSON
Total of 5 retail shops located in town; some
exterior store nish; Gas Heat & Central Air; HW
ooring; all on 1.03 acres.

60,000

HOMEFINDER

November 2015

F E A T U R E D
COMMERCIAL

The McDowell News

H O M E S

GOLF CART RIDE TO MARION LAKE CLUB

BUCK CREEK SUBDIVISION

MARION
AGENCY

2668 HWY 70W - PG

172 GENEVA DR - PG

2249 HWY 126 - NEBO

215 GENEVA DRIVE

COMING SOON!

GREAT LOCATION!
MLS 16462

ONE OF A KIND RETREAT!

2 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16507

BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD HOME!

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath MLS 16527

CABIN IN THE WOODS!

2 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16398

6539 Sugar Hill Rd.

LINVILLE FALLS COUNTRY CLUB

OPEN VALLEY (WEST MARION)

$249,900

$162,000

PRICE REDUCED!

$299,900

$149,900

SALE

DING

PEN

34 EAST OAKWOOD - NEBO

57 ROCKY BRANCH TRAIL

488 OPEN VALLEY

GOLF COURSE LIVING

3 Bed, 2.5 Bath MLS 16135

GOLF COURSE LIVING

3 Bed, 3.5 Bath MLS 15935

BEST VALUE
V
ON THE MARKET!
4 Bed, 2.5 Bath MLS 16541

3.3 ACRES!
3 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16579

$399,900

$299,900

$275,000

WEST MARION

12.91 acres with a barn.

Call Cindy
for more information.

NEW LISTING!
4 BR., 4 BA., Built in 2009.
Antique maple flooring, stainless
appliances, quartz kitchen counter
tops, finished basement, 16x16
storage building.

$99,900

MARION-DOWNTOWN LIVING

$199,900

PLEASANT GARDENS
3 Bed, 3 Bath MLS 15731

193 GRAMBY - MARION

80 MORGAN ST.

NEAR TOWN
3 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 16068

LOVELY BUNGALOW
2 Bed, 1 Bath MLS 15933

WALKING DISTANCE
T
TO DOWNTOWN!
3 Bed, 2 Bath MLS 16537

$107,900

$99,900

$44,900

35 West Henderson Street

Marion, NC 28752

A LLI S O N & S I LV ER
real estate group

rhondarealestate@yahoo.com

$109,900

Amy Collins
Agent

828-527-7419
collinsrealty1@aol.com

Hwy 70 West Marion

Car Wash
(beside PG Fire
Department)

$85,000
REDUCED - NEW PRICE!

204 Foxtail Heights Marion

1999 Mobile Home.
3 BR/2 BA. 1 acre.

$210,000

$69,900
NOW AVAILABLE!

Contact:
Rhonda Silver

928 Deer Ridge Trail Marion

Old Fort

REALTOR
L
/BROKER

3,200 SQ FT. 16 acres

& pool. Secluded w/
mountain views.

828-442-8585

See www.rhondasilver1.point2agent.com for more listings.

Welcome To
The Marion Agency
Sales Team!

$419,000

Built in 2010.
5 acres.

161 FIFTH C STREET

828-442-0034
cindyledbetter@gmail.com

NEW LISTING!

6531 Vein Mountain Road

812 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP

Broker/Realtor
Property Management

NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL

High Meadow Dr. Marion

LAKE CLUB LANE - NEBO

Cindy J. Ledbetter

THE

Rhonda Silver

Log home
with beautiful
mountain views!
1.24 acres.

$550,000

$349,500

Call Cindy at 828-442-0034 for more information.

REDUCED!

5578 Old Fort Sugar Hill Rd Marion

3 BR, 2-1/2 BA.
11.85 acres.

$274,900

ASK-A-REALTOR
A: Having your home staged can denitely help when trying
to sell. It allows the buyer to get a better feel for the homes
potential and allows them to see your home and not just your
stuff.
f Your
Y
Realtor may be able to offer
f you some tips and some
Realtors even have their ASP (Accredited Staging Professional)
Designation. Be sure to ask your Realtor if they have this
designation. If they dont, then there are many professional staging
companies that they could point you to. The price of a professional
stager varies by professional as well the size and style of your
home. Good luck!



  


Go to www.mcdowellnews.com to submit a real estate question.

Brick home in Glenwood,

3 BR. 1 1/2 BA., full
basement, large garage,
11+ acres, no restrictions.

$230,000

Q: Does a home sell easier/faster if it has been staged like I

see on HGTV? Can my realtor help me nd a professional stager
and what will I have to pay for their services?

  
 
   

REDUCED!

Hwy 221 South Marion

REDUCED!

STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE

412 Landis Road Marion

Climate controlled units. Various sizes & prices.

Call 828-442-0034 for details!

3 BR/2 BA
with basement

$139,900

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
I have renters ...need properties!
Call Cindy to manage your rentals!

LAND FOR SALE:

560 Sunrise Path

Deer Ridge Trail

Lot 66. 1.14 acres ................................$25,000
Memorial Park Road
10 Acres.................................................$80,000
12.31 Acres
On half timber. Joins US Forest Service Lands
.............................................................. $288,000

1.11 acres, well & septic.....................$84,900

114 Edwards Loop Old Fort
*Under Contract*
Well & Septic, 2.381 acre....... ........$24,900
46 Lots
Hidden Lakes$4900 each or all for $210,000

602 Haven Heights

1.82 acres..............................................$32,000
00 Waycross Road
*SOLD*
1.74 acres..............................................$18,000

3 Lots
The Meadows .............................. $23,100 each

933 Burma Road East

.81 acres .................................................. $8,900

Grandview Peaks
Lot 45, 2.11 acres ........................... $69,900
Hidden Lake
Lot 23, 2.25 acres ................................$15,000

Lot 44 Blackberry Creek

2.83 acres..............................................$67,000

605 Ned McGimsey Rd., Nebo

7 acres ..................................................$60,000

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DENNIS J. WHITSON
South of I-40
at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

738-3540
1-800-731-3540

www.WhitsonRealty.com

NEWBERRY CREEK LAND

A beautiful rare find joining Pisgah National Forest
and a native trout stream. This property offers privacy
along with abundant wildlife including deer, turkey,
black bear. Perfect place to build your perfect get
away, hunting cabin, or full time residency on this
20.25 acre wooded tract with rushing Newberry
Creek, a state maintained gravel road leading through
the property, joining government land, Newberry Road
and Newberry Creek. ................. $125,000

178 HAWKINS
A
DRIVE
Pleasant Gardens area-3 bedroom, 1 bath brick &
vinyl home.. This home features hardwood floors,
sheetrock, thermo-pane windows, new pvc plumbing,
heat pump, along with a carport. In addition there
is a 72 x 14 2 bedroom 2 bath singlewide that has
been a long term rental. These homes have individual
septic systems and share a well. This would make a
great income property using both as rentals or as a
personal residence along with a rental property. .......
$99,900

271 PLEASANT WOODS DRIVE

Desirable Pleasant Gardens community-Pleasant
Meadows Estate-Custom Built-Quality throughoutLarger brick & rock, 4 BR, 2.5 BA home located
on 1.81+/- acres near end of private dead end
street. Extras include vaulted ceilings, formal
dining area, built in entertainment center,bookcases
,fireplace,office area/study,upstairs bonus playroom
area,oversized 2 car garage,living room & den.
Home also features larger rooms throughout w-large
master suite w-walk-in closets,large master bath,large
kitchen w-custom cherry cabinets,island, bar,
stainless steel appliances,large pantry closet,granite
counter tops. Also include a detached 1 car garage

$529,000

281 LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH ROAD

Nebo area-Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath two
story home on a .46+/- acre lot. This home offers a
living room in addition to a large den w-gas stove,
The home has a newer heat pump and has been wired
for generator hook up. Additionally a storage building,
a nicely landscaped yard and woods surrounding the
home allow for privacy.
The location is near Lake James, Marion & I-40
$129,900

593 DEEP WOODS DRIVE

Hankins area-Desirable well established Deep Woods
Estate-This home has 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, living room,
den, formal dining room, eat in kitchen along w-full
basement & 2 car garage. Along with the adjoining
lot a total of 1.94+/-acres. You can keep the additional
lot allowing for additional privacy or sell the additional
lot. The home is convenient to Lake James, Marion,
Western North Carolina winter activities & I-40
$199,500

November 2015

5042 OLD GREENLEE ROAD

Pleasant Gardens-Old Fort area-Charming 2 bedroom,
1 bath house with updates including wiring-breaker
box, refinished wood floors, fresh paint, new well
pump. A nice covered front porch overlooks the yard.
$52,000

926 NANNEYTOWN ROAD

Union Mills
Spectacular views surround this unique 38.9+/- acre
tract. Farm has a large 3 BR, 2 BA house w/sunroom
that could be used as a 4TH BR, partial basement.
Detached 2-car garage, detached storage building w/
KIT & 1-car carport, 2 more detached carports, 12 x
12 playhouse. Large barn w/loft area & covered storage
areas on each side. Rolling property has fenced pasture, 2 wells, creek & more.Property can be purchased
as a whole for..............................$452,050
The 3 BR, 2 BA house & 8+/- acres for
.....................................................$257,400
The barn tract w/barn 5.95+/- acres for
........................................................ $69,900
The house tract & barn tract w/13.95+/- acres for
................................................... $327,300

$329,900

51 CATA
A AWBA STREET
Remodeled 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home offers the convenience of being
close to town, YMCA, hospital, Wal-mart, I-40 & more. The home has 2
bedrooms, living room, kitchen, dining & laundry on the main level-2
bedrooms & a small sitting area upstairs. Updates include thermopane
windows, knockdown on walls & ceilings, new flooring, newer roof &

1354 Worley road WeST MarIoN/SUGar HIll

Magnificent views. Main home is 3 BR, 2 BA w/new
roof, laminate & carpeted floors. Full basement w/
drive-in garage. Workshop w/double garage doors.
2 singlewide mobile homes: one is 3 BR, 2 BA
& one is 2 BR, 1 BA. 10 high 16 x 21 double
$295,000

$78,500

108 CROSSINGS DRIVE SOUTH

MontforD Cove area
Large, custom oak log cabin. 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. Built to
be energy efficient. Floor plan allows for main level living if desired with master BR & BA, GR, laundry & KIT
on main, cherry floors, whole-house generator, large
deck, screened-in gazebo. 1.66+/- acre lot w/flowing
$284,000

$382,150.00

NEW LISTING!

502 east Glenview street Mt iDa

Custom-built. 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA. Awesome mountain
views, privacy, end-of-road location & 12.35+/- acres
within walking distance of downtown Marion. 3,000+
SQ FT of living space including large KIT w/custom
cabinets, HW floors, GR, LR, formal DR, sunroom,

55 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
Desirable Glenwood area-Oakwood Forest
Development-This 3 bedroom, 3 bath brick/wood
home has a living room and a den along with a
workshop and a 2 car garage. In addition the home has
a newer roof and newer economical geothermal heat
pump. The nice .50+/- acre lot has a nice front yard and
fenced in back yard. The amenities of the development
include 2 ponds for your fishing or paddle boat
enjoyment, a picnic shed along with a play set area. .
$199,500

111 GRIZZLY
L DEN WAY
A
Wonderful Views & your own pond w-this custom quality
built log home in-4 BR 4 baths, Home has a living room,
family room & media room, along w-large wrap around
deck, 6 rock fireplaces including 2 outdoor w-one on the

$359,900

2000 SUGAR HILL ROAD

Great Commercial possibilities with a 2+/- acre site w/
road frontage on Sugar Hill Road. As business expands
from I-40 to Marion this could be the perfect property
for your business allowing you to be right in the center
of the progressive growth of our county This tract has
approximately 160 ft of road frontage allowing for great
exposure from Sugar Hill Road and city water and
sewer are available. The property Is near I-40, the new
Wal-mart, the new medical facilities, YMCA, by-pass,
and Marion. This is the perfect site for any commercial
endeavor. $295,000 Additional acreage with
additional Sugar Hill Road frontage for 3 +/- acres can
be purchased for ........................... $395,500

GREAT COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL

25 HIDDEN VIEW LOOP PLEASANT GARDENS AREA
3 BR, 2 BA. 2.54+/- acres. NEW ROOF. Privacy, convenient location, nice front/side yard w/fenced area,
$128,500

259 Denny Bean roaD olD fort

20+/- acre tract w/privacy, long range mountain views,
ridge top w/360 views, creek, convenient to I-40. Cabin
on property considered to have minimal contributing
$119,900

422 Randall Road ......................................... SOLD

2891 Bethlehem Road................................... SOLD
142 Huntsville Road ..................................... SOLD
247 Lucky Street.............. UNDER CONTRACT
2196 Rutherford Road ..... UNDER CONTRACT
180 Morgan Street........... UNDER CONTRACT
104 Bostic Street ............. UNDER CONTRACT
5010 US Hwy 70 West..... UNDER CONTRACT
49 Snipes Street .............. UNDER CONTRACT

A
101 WILDFLOWER WAY

Move-in ready home-4 BR 3 baths, w-3 BR on the main

floor & 1 BR on the 2nd floor. In addition the home has
a living room, family room & media room, along w-large
wrap around deck, a triple detached garage, along w-your
pond on 3.18+/- acres. For your outdoor enjoyment there

446 HIddeN SprINGS drIve NorTH Cove area

Abundant wildlife & year-round views surround this 2
BR, 1 BA home on 1.76+/- acres close to Blue Ridge
Parkway. Offers skiing & all the other WNC activities
while being convenient to Marion & Lake James.

17.669+/- acre tract of land joins I-40 Eastbound on

ramp & Ashworth Road. Property lays well, is very

$99,900

$795,000

$329,900

$5,900
View Loop - Pleasant Gardens area - 2.25+/- acre lot . . . $12,500
Chestnut Oak Forest - Lot 40 - graded .82+/- acre lot w-well & septic
installed, ready to go. Owner Financing possible. Owner/broker . . . $24,900
Lot 12 Cobblestone Drive - Lake James area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900
Grandview Peaks - Lot 88 Adirondack Trail - 4.18+/- acre lot just waiting for
your log cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,500
The Crossings - Montford Cove area - Lot 5A - 1.56+/- acre lot bordered by
creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,900
$140,000
$33,900

$12,900
Harmony Estates Lots available for double wides, modulars or site-built
homes. Community water/sewer. Owner/Broker. Owner financing available.
Starting at. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,900
Pleasant Gardens Area - 1+/- acre tract has commercial and/or residential
potential w/public water & sewer. Located directly across from Pleasant Gardens
Elementary. Owner/Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,900
Off Issac Drive Nebo 33.93+/- acres w-creek & mountain views. $101,790
Lot 23 Wilderness Drive Linville Mtn Acres 1.30+/- acre lot. $39,900
$145,000

$240,000
Buttercup Lane-Sugar Hill Area Nice private unrestricted parcel. Mostly
wooded & completely fenced in including smaller barn with a hay loft, chicken
house, and smaller fenced-in corral area surrounding barn. Beautiful wooded
knoll w-mountain views & multiple private building sites................$49,900
Autumn View Estates - Dysartsville area - Great Views! Restricted to sitebuilt off-frame modular. Level lots ranging from 2.88+/- acres to 3.37+/- acres,
Owner/Broker.
Price range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 - $39,900
Pleasant View Estates - 3 lots ranging from .76+/- to 1.19+/- acres.
$19,500 - $29,500

Carla Tompkins
803-4125

Mike Cinquanto
442-2537

Wayne Wicker
442-4303

Patti Wood
925-1441

Diane McKinney
442-6474

Bryan Wilson
442-3807

Joanne Howle
442-6943

Ken Gaddis
803-3346

Joan McGuire
442-3481

Teresa Sigmon
442-5094

Steve Jones,
Owner
442-7204

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2034 CATA
A AWBA RIVER ROAD

$424,500

47 SANDCASTLE DRIVE

$359,900

A PRIVAT
V E WORLD!
3 BR, 2 BA, detached shop, detached garage & apartment, all on wooded & private
35.66+/- acres.

REDUCED

REDUCED

BORDERS BUCK CREEK

ON LAKE TAHOMA ROAD
3 BR, 2.5BA, pool & pool house, 3,000+/sq ft.

92 MARTERDAN

EMPHASIS ON QUALITY
5 BR, 3 Ba, +/- 2.99 private Glenwood acres,
over 4000 sq. ft. with 3 levels of living.

HEART OF PLEASANT GARDENS

3 BR, 2 Ba, Large
r rooms, conve
n nient to Old
Fort or Marion.

$299,500

446 FLEMING AVENUE

$235,000

RANCH IN TOWN
3 BR, 2 Ba, +/- 2268 SF

5 WHITE PINE LANE

$295,900

$289,900

GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY

3 BR, 3 BA, 3,000+ sq ft.
Online at: www.5WhitePineLane.com
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REDUCED

342 DEEPWOODS DRIVE

$264,900

IMPRESSIVE TRADITIONAL HOME!

4 BR, 2.5 BA, 3,000+/- sq ft, hardwood
floors, tile, fresh paint, privacy, pool &
outdoor retreat area.

REDUCED

356 BURMA ROAD

1654 LAKE TAHOMA RD

$250,000

697 WILSON VALLEY DR

$229,900

BRICK HOME & ACREAGE!

3 BR, 3 BA, partially finished full basement,
2,600+/- total heated sq ft, 4+ acres, very
close to I-40.

37 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
1490 MUDCUT ROAD

14905 US HWY 221 N

$227,500

$225,000

SUGAR HILL / GLENWOOD FARM

+/- 9 acres, woodland and pasture, newer home,
3 BR, 2 Ba, full basement, barns/buildings

MOUNTAIN
T
TOP TRANQUILITY
3 BR, 2 BA, Private, 15.23 +/- acres, Views

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BORDERS NATIONAL
A
FOREST
AND THE CATA
A AWBA RIVER
Brick ranch, 3 BR, 2 BA + 44 acres w/
much pasture land & barn, bordering Pisgah at the top & the Catawba along the
pasture.

$224,500

LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN

T
VIEWS !
Unique style in Deepwoods. 3 BR, 2 full
f
BA, formal areas, pool, pool house/building.
Online at: www.37DeepwoodsDrive.com

PENDING

REDUCED

1515 AIRPORT ROAD

53 DOBSONS KNOB

20 BROCK DRIVE

$214,900

YEAR ROUND NC MOUNTAIN

T
LIVING !
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,500+/- sq ft, built 2008,
on beautiful 1 acre lot with tremendous
mountain views & privacy.
y

$209,000

POST & BEAM CABIN

3.58+/- acres, hardwood, tile, barn, 3 outbuildings, fenced.

$195,000

CLASSIC CHARM & INVITING

3 BR, 2 BA, 1-1/2 story farm-style
a
home
w/2600+/- sq ft plus detached garage,
a
on
2+/- acres.
Online at www.1515AirportRoad.com
w

OUTRAGEOUS VIEWS OF
NORTH COVE VALLEY MOUNTAINS!
T
3 BR, 2 BA (total) on 2 levels, 2,500+/total heated sq ft + garage & basement.

$178,500

ENOUGH SPAC
P E FOR EVERYONE
3 BR+, 3 BA, Great space on 2 levels,
+/- 2816 SF

REDUCED

161 LAURELBROOK DRIVE

$169,500

OLD FORT AREA

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/ 1625 SF,
F
Ranch

$158,000

LOG STYLE
Excellent Condition. 2 BR, 2 BA, 1,300+/sq ft.

111 BROAD STREET

$156,000

EXCELLENT LOCATION
A
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/- 1600 SF,
F fenced
back yard - online at
www.111BroadStreet.com

HOME FIT FOR ROYA

O LTY
3 Br, 2 Ba, upgrades galore.

249 TYLER HEIGHTS

19 DUNN TRAIL

BRICK HOME ON ACREAGE

2 BR, full basement, great mountain views
of the valley, excellent privacy.

LIKE NEW LOG HOME!

2 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story, wrap deck, gated
subdivision, 1,350+/- sq ft.
Online at: www.19DunnTrail.com
T

$159,500

$164,900

BRICK HOME IN PG AREA

+/- 4.9 acres, conve
n nient to Marion and Old
Fort

$184,900

RUSTIC & PRIVAT

V E
2 BR, 2.5 BA, +/- 2160 SF

REDUCED

PENDING

4662 HWY 70 WEST

350 MOUNTAIN
T
POINT DR

$158,900

YOUR HOME
COULD BE HERE

REDUCED

141 MOUNTAIN
T
VISTA
T DR

$189,900

GLENWOOD RANCH ON GOOSE CREEK

3 Br, 3 Ba, borders Goose Creek with +/- 3
acres, log home, outbuildings.

26 GILBERT STREET

$142,500

126 SPRING STREET

$149,900

PERFECT HOME, SEARCHING FOR

PERFECT BUYER
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/- 1530 SF,
F basement, corner lot

LIKE NEW IN TOWN!

3 BR, 2.5BA, 2,010+/- sq ft, built 2002.
Online at : www.126SpringStreet.com
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138 LOCUST COVE ROAD

$134,900

MOUNTAIN
T
CHALET
3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1,600+/- sq ft, 13+/- acres.
Below tax value!

$134,000

5596 JOHN REEP ROAD

$132,000

DYSARTSVILLE LOCATION
A
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, +/- 1500 SF

RANCH, PRIVAT
V E
3 BR, 1 BA, +/- 2104 SF

778 LEDFORD LANE

$129,900

PRIVAT
V E HOME IN THE WOODS
3 Br, 1 Ba, with +/- 1.96 acres.

62 ASHE BRIDGE FARMS N

$129,900

EXCELLENT VALUE IN ASHE BRIDGE!

2 BR, 2 BA, 1,080+/- sq ft, log home
style.

NEW
LISTING

PENDING

$92,000

$115,000

BRICK RANCH
Unique floor plan, split plan, 2 garage
bays.

$119,000

RESIDENTIAL OR
COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIES
3 BR, 1 BA, 2.04+/- acres w/500 foot road
frontage.

91 PULLIAM STREET

$117,500

4 BR, 2 Ba, +/- 1700 SF,

F Heat Pump

REDUCED

460 GUY ROAD

7769 HWY 221 NORTH

2762 HWY 226 SOUTH

MACKEY CREEK AREA

2 Br, 1 Ba, +/- 1050 SF

511 EAST COURT STREET

44 MORRIS AVE

3 BA, 2 BA, convenient in town location,

many upgrades!

3 BR, 1.5 BA ranch, brick siding, nice

landscaping, covered back deck, storage
shed.

$82,500

$78,000

990 HOPEWELL ROAD

$74,000

MORGANTON
3 BR, 1 Ba, Ranch, +/- 1100 SF

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473 COXES CREEK CHURCH RD

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2078 PINNACLE CHURCH RD

$179,000

6553 US 221 SOUTH

$192,500

NEW
LISTING

PENDING

501 LINVILLE DRIVE

779 WOODSONG DRIVE

101 VIRGINIA AVENUE

$70,000

2 HOMES!
Main house is a brick 2 BR, 2nd house
is a smaller 1 BR, convenient in-town
location!

NEW
LISTING

71 WEST HIGH STREET

$69,900

497 EAST COURT STREET

$68,500

BRICK FIXER-UPPER
3 BR 1 BA, good floor plan.

89 KATHY
A
STREET

$50,500

CLOSE TO TOWN!
3 BR, 1,000+/- sq ft, carport.

491 EAST COURT STREET

481 EAST COURT STREET

2 BEDROOM
2 BR, 1 Ba, +/- 900 SF

3 BEDROOM
3 BR, 1 Ba, +/- 900 SF

$45,500

$30,500

84 LUCKY STREET

$15,900

FIXER UPPER
Great Location, needs work

AGENT SPOTLIGHT
Mike Cinquanto
Broker

828-442-2537

BUSINESS:......828-652-6455
FAX:

..............828-652-6042

mcinquanto@yahoo.com
www.joannehowlerealty.com

301 North Main Street

r
Marion, NC 28752

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EXCELLENT & CONVENIENT LOCATION!

A
2 BR, 1 BA but lots of sq ft plus
basement. Convenient location adjacent
to YMCA greenway!

REALTOR

301 North Main Street

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com

828 . 442 . 7204

1510 OLD 221 SOUTH

Realtor/Broker

828-442-5094
BUSINESS........828-652-6455
FAX
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Realtor/Broker

828-442-3481
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Teresa Sigmon

$129,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Here is your opportunity to own a
real County Store(formerly known
as Lawings)! Property is located
in the center of the Glenwood
Community, it served as a local
gathering place while supplying
basic food, fuel & livestock items.
Imagine the stories that have
been told around the wood stove.
Located just across from Glenwood Elementary School & adjoining Glenwood Baptist
Church. 1,680 sq ft of retail space (1,050 sq ft was added for feed & other retail
items), 22x32 covered area that was used for gasoline pump area (pumps have been
removed), paved parking lot, heat pump for main structure, small kitchen area, wood
stove, shelves & additional storage. Public sewer is available.

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340Ashworth Circle Marion

3243 Tatertown Loop Nebo

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49 Snipes Street Marion

2431 NC 226N Marion

UNDER CONTRACT

The Bright side

of Real Estate
Owner/ Realtor
Charlotte Bright
www.carolinabrightrealty.com
charlottebright1170@gmail.com

828-655-0911

358 Toney Drive Marion

Beautiful 4 BR., 2 BA. Home has bonus room with

closet. 6.37 acres, close to hospital, shopping and
I-40. Home has been updated with central H/A, wiring,
& roof. Hardwood oors, large LR, with French doors.
Owners giving $2000.00 window allowance. Has
pasture land, creeks, fruit trees, & buildings. Partial
basement. While doing updates, support beams show
home was a Sears & Roebuck home, but not certied.
Motivated seller,r bring all offers.

3 BR., 2 BA, brick home with basement. Open oor

plan, bay windows, 2 wood burning replaces. 2 Car
garage in basement. Part of basement is heated with
a family room & plumbed for 1/2 bath. 7+/-acres
with creek and pond. W/D hookups on main oor &
basement. Owner will have new metal roof installed
within 30 days of closing at current list price. Home
has a lot to offer.Dont let this one get away!

584 Wright Road Marion

Larkhaven Drive Marion

Lake James

$229,900

UNDER CONTRACT

Relax on your large back deck overlooking a well

landscaped yard, partially fenced in with a creek.
Beautiful 3 BR., 2 BA. Home, LR, eat in kitchen, gas
replace, front porch, Many new updates including
new kitchen counter tops, new heat pump, red
metal roof installed 2010, & more. 10X20 storage
bldg. with red metal roof & loft area storage, On
dead end road. Anxious owners, call today before
this one gets away!!

$89,900

DENNIS J. WHITSON

South of I-40 at 3800 Sugar Hill Road

738-3540
1-800-731-3540

www.WhitsonRealty.com

Cute 2 BR., 1 BA. home . Does need a little

TLC. Home has a covered front porch, an old
log storage shed, another storage building.
Nice landscaped yard. Has partial dirt
basement with furnace and potential for
canning storage area. Come see what all
this home has to offer! Under contract, but
accepting back up offers!

$59,625

681 NORTH MAIN STREET HARVEST DRIVE IN

Own a part of history in nostalgic Marion with this long

term local fixture. The inside dining area has 23 booths
and 3 rest rooms along with the kitchen and office area.
There is an additional private dining room and storage
areas on the second level. In addition there are an
additional 10 drive in slots for car dining/ordering. This
local favorite is in a prime location on the five lane and
has been well maintained with recent roof improvements.
The property is being sold with the building, all equipment

$199,900

Motivated sellers!! Beautiful 3 BR., 1 BA., with

full basement & an extra full bath. Central H/A
added in June 2015, hardwood & tile oors,
custom cabinets, cedar closets, Open kitchen
/dining area, den, LR., Custom blinds, new
windows, end of road on .37 +/- acres. Nicely
landscaped, & partial privacy fence. Call today
to schedule a showing!

$139,900

Waters Edge Drive Lake James

Great little buy 2 houses for the price of one, located in

beautiful North Cove Mountains with a creek. Only 10
minutes to Super Wal-Mart in Spruce Pine. Sit back,
relax and listen to the sound of running water.r Main
home has hardwood oors, metal roof, wood siding,
central H/A, closed in porch used for sun room with
W/D hook-ups. 2nd home is being used for storage
and needs some TLC. Great garden spot, trout in
creek, several sheds& outbuilding, property offers too
much to pass up. Sold As Is.

$99,900

Land For Sale

Beautiful lots in
The Arbor
at Lake James
Picture yourself relaxing sitting on your porch
in a home you designed, overlooking the water
on this beautiful dock-able waterfront lot in
the gated community of The Arbor at Lake
James. Lot has a slight slope to the water and
pier zone that allows for easy access to the
lake. Located in a cul-de-sac for privacy and in
a deep water cove.

$172,900

1946 HARMONY GROVE ROAD-NEBO AREA

With 2+/- acres this home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath w-den
on one level along with a bedroom, large bath, kitchen and
living room on the lower level. Energy efficient gas hot water
heater, gas stove, gas dryer, heat pump w-gas back up and
gas logs. Thermo-pane windows, low maintenance vinyl

$98,500

Three lots in The Arbor on Beautiful Lake James. Lots

feature mountain views from front of pproperty,
p y, close
to beginning
g
subdivision,, which features lake front
ppavilion area boat docks, boat storage
g area,, ppaved
roads with an electronic ggate,, onlyy 5 minutes from
Lake James State Park. HOA allows anyone
y
with at
least 4 acres to house horses on pproperty
p y and lots
sit veryy close to the horse trails. Perfect place to start
buildingg yyour dream home and have room for horses
or build 3 homes. Possible owner nancing. Call for
details. Dont let these lots get away! !

$99,000

$34,900 - $99,000
Subdivision features lake front pavilion
area, boat docks, boat storage area,
paved roads, gated community.
y Possible
owner nancing.

Call for Details!

152 LEE DRIVE

Beautiful property in Nix Creek area-Well maintained

2 BR, 2 BA brick home. Home features a living room
w-fireplace, den, a full basement w-fireplace, garage
& walk out doors, and extra large yard. There is a 28
x 30 shop, garage & wood stove, also 2 additional
storage buildings. The property has 3 septic tanks
& 2 wells that would allow rental property added if
desired. 34.30+/- acres are a mixture of cleared &
wooded allowing for many options with this property.

113 LOWDER DRIVE DYSAR

D
TSVILLE
Country living w/privacy! 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA. HW floors,
vaulted ceilings, 1-car garage + 1-car carport. Basement
has extra storage, 1-car garage, workshop & 1/2 BA.
Large LR, enclosed Florida/sun room, artesian well,
12.5+/- acres w/flowing creek surrounded by wildlife,
gold mining area. Road frontage on Hwy 226

$284,900

$299,500

$695,000

New
ng
Listi

New
ng
Listi

406 HICKORY HILL DRIVE-SPRUCE PINE

Great location with view of Grassy Creek Golf Course.
Enjoy this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. The main floor has
3 bedrooms with laminate floors, living room w-fireplace,
kitchen/dining area, and a double carport, city water &
sewer, monitor heat & more. The finished basement has a

$174,000
615 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
A

17 & 29 LITTLE SPRINGS DRIVEWOODLAWN/NOR

A
TH COVE AREA
Great opportunity-2 homes on one piece of property.
Would make a great investment property or for your
residence w-an additional house. 1-3 bedroom, 1 bath
home w-monitor heater & handicapped ramp entrance.
2nd-is 2 bedroom, 1 bath w-a small office space,
monitor heat, currently rented. There are 2 outbuildings

$85,900

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath brick home has a large living room with
fireplace, kitchen/dining area, full basement and a carport. The
home is being sold with 3 tracts for a total of 6.88+/- acres.

430 ARROWHEAD TRAIL

Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home in well

established, desirable location. In addition, this home
has large living room, and den, heat pump, and potential
family room in basement area. The full basement features
a full bath, fourth bedroom, laundry room, and workshop
area. Other features are covered front porch, carport,
large back deck, private backyard.

$134,900

$89,900

$114,900
1932 RANDOLPH ROAD

Country farm close town. 3 BR, 1 BA brick home on 16+/acres. Most of the property is mostly level pasture along
w-large older barn, & creek on the property. Beautiful

$174,900

763 ZION HILL ROAD

Well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with covered

front porch overlooking a nice level yard. Home is
convenient to I-40, hospital, YMCA, and Marion.

LAND

aterfront Lot in The Arbor on Lake James-Lot 61 This dockable .64+/- acre wooded lot gently slopes to the water with
105 feet of water frontage with great lake and mountain views........................................................................$235,000

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November 2015

11

Tips to nding the right contractor

Home improvement projects tend to be costly. Because of
the considerable nancial investment homeowners must
make when improving their homes, its important to nd a
contractor you can trust and feel comfortable with.
The vast majority of professional contractors are trustworthy
and willing to work with homeowners to help them design
the homes of their dreams. But there are still some tips
homeowners can keep in mind as they begin their search for
a contractor.
Work only with licensed contractors. Licensed contractors
have been veried as legitimate by your local governing
body, removing much of the fears homeowners have with
regard to nding trustworthy contractors. Unlicensed contractors may not be insured or bonded, and their estimates
may be lower than their licensed competitors because they
do not contribute to unemployment. Licensed contractors
often are subjected to criminal background checks as well,
calming homeowners fears about inviting strangers into
their homes.
Ask for recommendations. Word-of-mouth is great when
looking for contractors. Oftentimes, a contractors best
friends are his past clients. Ask friends or neighbors for recommendations on local contractors, inquiring about prices
as well as each particular contractors demeanor and openness to suggestions. Contact your local Ofce of Consumer
Affairs to check each contractors complaint history.
Get written estimates. Before hiring a particular rm,
get written estimates from several contractors. Some
contractors will charge fees for the estimate, but they must
inform you of those fees before the estimates are provided.
Compare estimates so you can get a better grasp of how
much your project will cost. While cost is important, try to
avoid choosing a contractor based on cost alone, as a good

rapport with a contractor who may be more expensive might

make spending a little more money worth it.
Make sure the contract is specic. When you choose a
contractor, make sure the contract he or she provides is very
specic, going into great detail about the specics of the
project. This contract should spell out the materials and
equipment that will be used, as well as the nal cost of the
project, the payment schedules while the project is ongoing
and the work schedule.
Keep track of all paperwork and pay by check. Once you
sign the contract, create a folder where you can store all
paperwork. Scan each document so you can store them on
your computer as well. When payments must be made, never
pay in cash. Pay by check and do not pay for the entirety of
the project upfront, opting instead to pay at predetermined
intervals spelled out in your contract.
Nerves often come into play when hiring a home contractor,
but homeowners who take a careful approach to the hiring
process will likely end up hiring a trustworthy contractor who
does great work.

Add V
Value to Your
Y
Home with These Renovations
Homeowners choose renovation projects
for a variety of reasons. Although many
improvements are made to increase
functionality and comfort of a home, several
others are seen as worthwhile investments.
These investments can add up to a higher
resale value when the time comes to sell a
home.
Certain projects have a history of providing a
greater return on homeowners investments
than others. The following renovation tips
can add beauty to your home and generate
great returns when you put the home up for
sale.
Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels
are a safe bet when it comes to putting
money into improving a home. Residents
tend to spend a great deal of time in the
kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning
kitchen can detract from the value of a
home, even if the rest of the home is in
good shape. Its possible to recoup between
60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel
investment, especially if the kitchen
matches up well with the rest of your
home. Homeowners should know that a
deluxe renovation may not be necessary,
as relatively moderate improvements can

create a whole new look for a kitchen.

Look to paint. One of the least expensive
improvement materials, but one that has a
signicant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern
colors can easily liven up any space. If you
paint with low-VOC paint, you also can
advertise an eco-friendly home, which is
very desireable these days.
Put in another bathroom. Multiple
bathrooms are an attractive selling point,
particularly in older homes that may
not have been equipped with more than
one bathroom. Finding extra space for a
bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets,
areas under stairs or even taking some
space away from another room. Popular
home-improvement television channel
HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at
least 18 square feet of space, while full baths
need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up
shower or bathtub.
Renovate the HVAC
V system. Aesthetic
improvements arent the only ones that
add value to a home. Many home buyers
are eager to purchase a home that has
a new heating and cooling system, as
buyers understand that furnaces and

air conditioning units are substantial

investments that can last for years. Other
improvements, such as adding attic
insulation or replacing older windows and
doors with more energy efcient options,
also are smart bets.
Add illumination to rooms. A dark home
is a dreary home. Adding light can mean
including more overhead and accent
lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice
touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes
can bring natural light into rooms that may
not have south- or west-facing windows.
Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor
living spaces have become more desireable,
especially as the staycation has grown
in popularity. Decks and patios can make
backyards more appealing. The scope of
your investment will depend on the size
of the deck and design. Doing the work
yourself can cut the cost of decks in half,
but only if you have the specic tools or
experience to tackle such a project.
Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive
landscaping and freshening up the entryway
to a home can add considerable value to
your home, as buyers judge homes by their

exteriors. Completely renovated interiors

may never be seen if buyers pass up your
home because of a less attractive exterior.
Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed
shrubbery and a green lawn, can work
wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit
entryway also add curb appeal to a home.
Before making improvements, homeowners
should determine if a given project will
provide a solid return on their investment.

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HOMEFINDER

November 2015

Alpha Realty

A. Everette Clark
, GRI

Clark
Realty

CALL:

652-6077

CELL:

442-7078

AFTER HOURS:
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AIL:

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GRI, ABR, CREOS

OFFICE :

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161 Spring Street Marion, NC

REDUCED!

SOLD

4 Bedroom, 2 baths, kitchen, dining, living

room, front covered & rear porch, vinyl siding,
heat pump, city water & sewer. Presently rented
at $800 per month. Good investment property.

70 TEAL MARION
Brick exterior. 2 BR, 1 BA w/Den, central heat & air, carport, patio.
Waiting for you at this low price... $52,300!

30 MT. VIEW TERRACE PLEASANT GARDENS

This on-frame modular is available at the reduced price of $77,900.
It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths sits on one acre and has a brick
foundation and has a partially fenced area for your pleasure.

$90,000.00
270 East Glenview Street Marion, NC
4 Bedrooms, Brick, 2 Baths, Kitchen with breakfast area,
Dining Room, Living Room, Den w/replace, Florida
Room, Laundry Room, Day Light Basement, Covered
Front Porch, Nice Patio, Double Detached Garage (w/
workshop, remote control electric door), and detached
StorageBuilding.HeatPumpandoilredFurnace.Recent
updates including Windows, Baths, Kitchen, Floors,
Roof, Electrical and Plumbing. City water and sewer.
Located on approx. one acre in a very good neighborhood.
Priced below county tax value. Shown by appointment.

$198,500.00

524 WALNUT GROVE NEBO

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home mfg. home, sits on a quiet hill, there is
an one acre lot and gravel drive to the home. Fairly private needs some
work to bring up to par, has handicapped ramp for wheelchair access.
Just reduced to $44,900

503 STROUD
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has almost 1200 sf of living, includes
a partial basement, metal roof, large front porch on almost 1/2acre.
Needs work to bring up to par but seller is only asking $30,000!
Come and take a look!

LOTS FOR SALE:

LOT 140 THE
ARBOR
Waterfront
available!
1.25 acres

FOREST
HEIGHTS
Large lot in gated
subdivision
1.74 Acres

ONLY

ONLY

$167,900! $25,000!

CHEVY LANE
Two lots total 4.83
acres unrestricted,
has two septics
already in place

ONLY

$30,000!

LOT 266 THE ARBOR LAKE JAMES.

This interior lot of almost an acre (.98) that comes with a boat slip
can be yours for only . $59,900 !
in the beautiful subdivision on Lake James.

Professional Staging Available!

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REAL ESTATE

Local & Regional

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It's great to be in Western North Carolina

Land

Reduced!
Clearwater Dr., Katy Creek - This great
f
log home has almost 5 acres, creek frontf
age, 5 bedrooms, 3 Baths, rock fireplace,
cathedral ceilings, tongue-in-groove walls,
master on main. Downstairs MIL apart, ment, media room, (great man-cave).
Wraparound deck, and much more. Fencing, gorgeous! Bring us an offer! $339,900.

Under contract
Brooks Cove, Candler - Great 4/2
home with ffantastic views, Full basement
with one-car garage, just needs a little
TLC to make it spectacular. Call for details.
Coming soon! Blue Ridge Rd., Black
Mountain, Charming cottage just minutes
from downtown Black Mountain with guest
house. New roof, more Call for information.

61 First St., Marion - This sweet

mill house was built in 1910 &
updated along the way once or
twice, now awaits your modern
vision. 2/1, large kitchen, huge back
yard, enormous attic, most
replacement windows. Offstreet
parking for 2 cars, lovely
neighborhood. Now below tax
value: only $29,999. Bring offer!
15.

E.

The land is practically free! The 3BR

septic is in, the well is in (no pump set),
the initial grading done, and poured
block foundation
f
is in! And we even have
the house plans if you want them. All in
lovely The Meadows at Lake James
Station, a gated community near the
McDowell/Burke county line, with paved
roads, underground utilities and a
community swimming pool. Just minutes
from Lake JJames. An awesome deal at
f a showing!
just $45,000. Call for

Porter

Road,

Offer in - bring yours! Asheville; adorable little

house in convenient Oakley.
2/1, fenced back yard. Nice
neighborhood minutes to
downtown Asheville. Estate
sale, call for more info.
Great investment. $72,300

Coming soon:

A minifarm community.
Lot prices start under
$20k, creekfront and
view lots. Call for
f more
information!

NEW: 19 & 23 Hillcrest Rd., Black

Mountain. Mere minutes to
downtown and Lake Tomahawk.
Two contiguous lots. .47+/- acres
each and $38,000 each. Great value in
bustling Black Mountain.

11 Acres adjoining Pisgah

National Forest in desirable
Hankins, very close to Lake James
and with the Fish Hatchery as a
neighbor. Small creek at lower
border. Build your dream home on
the back acreage and walk out
your back door onto a Forest trail.
Gentleman farmer's
f
dream, too, or
developable per restrictions.
Absolutely gorgeous and there just
isn't much land like this left! Seller
motivated! $185,000

Katy Creek - a wonderful small gated

community - views, creeks, paved roads &
underground utilities; great neighbors
Lot 9: 4.37 rolling acres with spring,
on Muddy
internal stream & frontage
f
Creek, possible owner ffi. $43,700. Lot 10:
Building pad ready,
y well and septic in!!
PLUS, this one has a gorgeous level play
area down by the creek, another stream.
Must see. $56,000. Lot 11: 3-acre lot
bordered by Muddy Creek on one side &
Katy Creek on another! Level by creek,
gentle rise to homesite. $43,000. Lot 14:
Almost 3 acres with 300+ft
f on Muddy
Creek. Views too! $38,500. Lot 38: 2.47
Acres, easy slope and level building spot
with fantastic views, corner lot. $40,000.

Grants Mountain Lot 12 - 11ish acres,

killer view with clearing, $45k - a STEAL!
(pic above from neighbor's deck) Lot 26 $21000! Must see. Lot 67 - 6 acres,
driveway in, house site graded & level,
perked. Nice - call for more info.