NOT LISTED FOR SALE

845 Sawmill Springs Rd Bryson City, NC 28713

Estimated Value: $749,701

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2023

Last sale price $730,000 $292 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,413/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Custom Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Hilly Lot

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to Big Sky Lodge, a custom log cabin in Sawmill Springs just minutes from Bryson City! Be held captive by the never-ending, Smoky Mountain, sunset views with a glimpse of Lake Fontana from the deck that spans the length of the home & walks out to the hot tub & firepit area. It's a successful vacation rental with the 2 Guest Bedrooms & Guest Bath on the main floor along with the kitchen, dining & living area, which sports a woodburning fireplace & mantle, surrounded by a soaring, two-story, stone hearth. Climb the wood steps with hand-hewn railings & posts to the generous, Main BR with a sitting area, huge walk-in closet & ensuite bath with a tiled shower & glass doors. A loft, sitting area with futon outside the BR overlooks the living space below. The lowest floor has plentiful seating for all of your guests around the TV with a card table, stand-up wood bar, pool table, slot machine & darts along with another full bath with shower for overflow guests. This 3 BR Log Lodge is TOTALLY private with the HUGE views & amazing craftsmanship you've admired in magazines and on HGTV. This is mountain living at its best! Please see the Repairs & Upgrades explanation in documents.

Last Listed By

Diane Jones

Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC Brokerage Phone: 8283188811 License #213006 Listed on: 07/06/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,600

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 5.59 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Log Cabin
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement with some natural light

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Schools

  • West Swain Elementary School
  • Swain County Middle School
  • Swain County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Sawmill Springs Subdivision
  • Stream

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 666102585008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,600

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Cabin,Current Rental,Residential
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.594
  • Road Frontage Type: Property Owners' Assoc
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Ownership: More than One Year
  • Subdivision Name: Sawmill Springs
  • Directions: Head west on Hwy 74 and turn south onto Hwy 28. Take a left on Sawmill Creek Rd and immediate Left on Davis Branch. Go to the end and look for signs to Big Sky Lodge. Follow Sawmill Springs up and up to a driveway on the left at 845.
  • Architectural Style: Log, Cabin, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Attribution Contact: 8283188811
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Heated, Daylight, Recreation/Game Room, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Finished Bath, Lower/Terrace
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Doors-Storm All, Doors-Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Pergo
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath, Great Room, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/FR Combo, Large Master Bedroom, Living/Dining Room, Primary w/Ensuite, Open Floorplan, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 2500
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Windows-Storm All, Screens, Window Treatments
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Hilly/Steep, Level Yard, Open Lot, Private, Wooded
  • View: Lake, Long Range View, Short Range View, View-Winter, View Year Round, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Waterfront Elevation: 2890
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Rustic Appearance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, None-Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cell Service Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Gas Company: Propane Tank: Leased
  • Telephone: Cell Service Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 700
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Swain
  • High School: Swain County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Swain County

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 243674.64
  • Parcel #: 666102585008
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1600
  • Tax Book Number: 407

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Biron Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Petty Stephen Wesley and Wright Petty Genia
Seller's Agent
Diane Jones
Good Life Real Estate Co., LLC
Buyer's Agent
Candy Wood
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices-Great Smokys Rlty
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$730,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.65%
Total Days on Market
95
Views
747
Current Estimated Value
$749,701

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,701
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.83%
Original Mortgage
$547,500
Outstanding Balance
$539,965
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$209,736

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Biron Patricia Ann and Biron Louis R
Bought by
Biron Louise R and Biron Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2006
Sold by
Longrange Properties Llc
Bought by
Biron Patricia Ann and Biron Louis R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,533
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Petty Stephen Wesley $730,000 None Listed On Document
Biron Louise R -- None Available
Biron Patricia Ann $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Petty Stephen Wesley $547,500
Previous Owner Biron Louis R $250,000
Previous Owner Biron Louis R $210,000
Previous Owner Biron Patricia Ann $101,533
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $730,000 -2.7% $292 / Sq Ft
10/14/2023 10/14/23 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 For Sale $749,900 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,149 $442,870 $150,000 $292,870
2023 $0 $442,870 $150,000 $292,870
2022 $1,844 $442,870 $150,000 $292,870
2021 $1,844 $442,870 $0 $0
2020 $706 $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
2019 $706 $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
2018 $581 $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
2017 $581 $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
2016 $581 $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
2015 -- $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
2014 -- $140,470 $99,380 $41,090
Source: Public Records

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Source: Carolina Smokies Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 26031013

APN: 6661-02-58-5008