97 Hughes DR Maggie Valley, NC 28751
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,620 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,620 sqft
Price per Sqft $193
Subdivision Big Springs Cove Estates
MLS Listing ID 4290471
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 5
HOA Fees $300/ann
HOA Y/N 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,852
Year Built 2007
Lot Size 3.000 Acres
Acres 3.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
This is my parents' house. They built it in 2000 as their custom retirement dream home, designed every detail for how they wanted to age in the mountains. Now they're down the street near me in Iowa, and I'm trying to sell a house that was built for two very specific people who are not the average Zillow browser.
When we listed, both Zillow and a private appraisal agreed: $965K. We started there in April. We've dropped it seven times. We're now over a quarter million below the original appraisal. The market has spoken, and it has been... let's say "direct" in its feedback.
What You're Actually Getting
3,620 square feet of well-maintained house in a quiet Maggie Valley location. Solid construction. Two full kitchens because my parents wanted a true in-law suite setup. Wide doorways, single-level main living, an elevator, standup tub—basically everything you'd design if you were serious about accessibility.
The bones are legitimately good. The location is legitimately nice.
What You're Not Getting
A vacation rental cash cow. There's no hot tub. There's a stellar view in the dead of winter when the leaves are off, but since the trees haven't been cleared, there's no view during the times of year when people are actually looking at houses. (Chainsaw and a vision sold separately.) It is a practical and well-designed home.
That second kitchen? Made perfect sense for my parents. For most buyers, it's like finding out a house has two libraries—you stand there thinking "but... why?" and then move on.
Who Should Actually Look at This
Someone who sees the obvious play: you're buying significantly under appraisal on solid construction in a good location. Clear some trees, add the hot tub, stage it less like a retirement home, and you've got equity built in.
Or you actually need the multi-gen setup and don't want to renovate to create it.
Or you see an opportunity to put the savings into a remodel to get exactly what you want on an incredible property with a private stream, real privacy, and mountain views once you clear a few trees.
Why This Price
Because my parents are now cash poor and having trouble floating two mortgages, and I'm tired of pretending the market is wrong. At some point you stop arguing with reality and price it like you actually want it sold.
Let's Make a Deal
Seriously. Ask for closing costs, ask for reasonable concessions—you'll almost certainly get them. We're here to close, not to play games or squeeze every last dollar out of this. My parents need to move forward, and honestly, so do I.
Showings welcome. Questions answered honestly. Bonus points if you can explain what you'd actually do with two kitchens.
Location
State NC
County Haywood
Zoning SFR
Rooms
Basement Basement Garage Door, Finished, Interior Entry, Storage Space
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Main Level Primary Bedroom
Main Level Bedroom(s)
Main Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Bathroom-Full
Basement Level Bathroom-Full
Upper Level 2nd Primary
Upper Level Bathroom-Full
Upper Level Bedroom(s)
Upper Level Bathroom-Full
Main Level Living Room
Main Level Kitchen
Main Level Laundry
Main Level Dining Area
Upper Level 2nd Kitchen
Upper Level Living Room
Upper Level Dining Area
Basement Level Exercise Room
Basement Level Bonus Room
Basement Level Workshop
Interior
Interior Features Elevator, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Heating Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Slate, Tile
Fireplaces Type Gas, Propane, Wood Burning
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Utilities
View Mountain(s), Year Round
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Gravel
Accessibility Door Width 32 Inches or More, Elevator, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Mobility Friendly Flooring
Porch Covered
Garage true
Building
Lot Description Steep Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded
Dwelling Type Site Built
Foundation Basement
Sewer Septic Installed
Water Well
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Fiber Cement,Metal,Stone
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Jonathan Valley
Middle Schools Waynesville
High Schools Tuscola
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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