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Your YY Local Real Estate Guide

May 2014
2 May 2014 HOMEFINDER The McDowell News
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125 South Main Street Marion 652-3797
RUTHERFORD ROAD COMMERCIAL SITE 3.5+/- ACRES ...........................................$599,900
GRAND OAKS SUBDIVISION LOTS 1-14 GATED, AA UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, GRAVEL AA ROAD
..................................................................................................................... REDUCED TO $229,000
80 S. MAIN ST ........................................................................................................ $499,900
31 MEDICAL COURT/ DUPLEX MEDICAL OFFICE .................................................$399,995
BUCK CREEK S/D BROWNS CROSSING LOTS 1-5 ...$20,000 EA. LOT 6 ...$50,000
COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL WILDLIFE ROAD NEBO MOSTLY LL CLEARED. 11.5 ACRES
.......................................................................................................................................... $299,900
FOREST LAKE HEIGHTS / LAKE JAMES LOT 3 .856 LAKE FRONT LOT IN MORGANS COVE
.................................................................................................................... REDUCED TO $145,000
GRANDVIEW PEAKS LOT 184 2.75 ACRES. VERY GENTLY LL SLOPING. EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS
............................................................................................................................................ $89,900
HWY 126 AT MARION LAKE CLUB .52+/- ACRES SEPTIC ...................... REDUCED TO $74,000
MARION LAKE CLUB LAST 4 LOTS IN LAKE CLUB HEIGHTS GOLF COURSE ACCESS... $30,000 EACH
VALE STREET LEVEL LOT IN MARION CITY LIMITS .32 ACRE WITH CITY WATE AA R & SEWER
HOOKUP. PP CREEK ON BACK SIDE ................................................................... REDUCED TO $10,000
RESIDENTIAL LOTS OFF PATTON AA VALLEY DRIVE .75 - 1.5 ACRES ........... $13,000 TO $25,000
163 KENWOOD COURT FOREST HTS SD GENTLY LL SLOPING 2.61 ACRES. GOOD BUILDING LOT
IN RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................................... $26,500
OAKWOOD FOREST LOT 6-E 1.19 +/- ACRE ............................................................... $21,900
1969 AIRPORT ROAD 3.04 ACRES GENTLY LL SLOPING BUILDING SITE FOR SINGLE RESIDENCE
W/RESTRICTIONS - EXCELLENT LOCATION!...................................................................... AA $42,500
MARION LAKE CLUB, LOT C GOLF-VIEW, CREEK ............................................................. $35,900
VICTORY DRIVE SMALL LOT; CLOSE IN...........................................................$7,500
DEER RIDGE TRAIL 1.01 AC LOT IN OCONEE FALLS W/RESTRICTIONS......................$9,700
OLD WILDLIFE CLUB LOT 46 W/BOAT AA SLIP LAKE JAMES ...................................$159,900
REALTORS COMMERCIAL
LAND
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
NANCY HOLLIFIELD: 724-3728
LEE SISK: 652-8492
TAMMY DOOLEY: 527-2107
FRANK DEAN: 442-1896
KATHY RABB: 442-6503
MIKE RABB: 442-6502
CRYSTAL BAKER: 442-0306
STACY MCKINNEY: 442-0966
SHARON TUCKER: 738-4002
KEN HOLLIFIELD: 724-3728
MARY JANE BOYD: 460-8044
95 WEST HENDERSON ST $1,500/mo
44 SOUTH GARDEN STREET
$
550/mo
74 S MAIN ST
$
800/mo
49 S MAIN ST
$
800/mo
82 S. MAIN ST. TT
$
800/mo
53 S. MAIN ST. TT $400/mo
969 RIDGE RD
RENTAL TT HOUSE & APT,
3 MH & 6 MH SPACES PP .
GOOD RETURN ON
INVESTMENT!
OWNER FINANCING
POSSIBLE
$
199,900
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3BR / 1 BA near I-40
(Includes mowing) .........
$
650/month
4 BR/ 4 BA Amazing Home
........................................
$
1500/month
2 BR/ 1 BA Cabin...............
$
650/month
2 BR/1.5 townhouse ........
$
550/month
2BR/1BA in town ..............
$
525/month
2BR/1BA in town ..............
$
550/month
FOR RENT
RESIDENTIAL RENTALS
CALL TAMMY 828-527-2107
+/- 45 ACRES ONE MILE FROM I-40 W/ WW UNLIMITED
POSSIBILITIES/ROAD FRONTAGE TT 221 S, 226 S/3 POINT RD
& BARNES RD. PERFECT FOR INDUSTRY RR , COMMERCIAL, RETAIL TT
$1,700,000
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290 Clearwater Dr. rr $369,000
Lovely, s yy pacious log home designed for living, and living well! 3BR/2BA on main loor
with huge master suite, gorgeous great room with cathedral ceilings and loor to ceiling
rock ireplace set the tone for this great home. All interior walls are beautiful tongue-in-
groove. Downstairs is all inished with 2 BR, a cozy library, l yy arge media room/living area,
kitchenette, laundry & bath - a perfect ff in-law suite or guest quarters-or just room for you
to spread out. Outside, theres about three mostly level fenced acres, so bring the horses!
There are fruit trees - apple, peach, and nectarine - plus many lowering shrubs and
trees. All this and lots of quiet, canopied frontage on beautiful Katy Creek. This desirable
subdivision has paved roads, underground utilities, views throughout the community and
wonderful neighbors. This is home!
828-527-2307
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144 LAKE MOUNTAIN TT VIEW DR
4 BR / 2 BA 2000 mobile home w/open oor
plan including den w/gas FP; master suite;
deck; motivated seller!
$69,000
89A WESTWOOD CHATEAU AA
2 BR/1.5 BA upstairs unit townhome w/
open living & dining; covered front porch;
common area w/laundry facilities
$61,500
125 South Main Street
Marion
WHISPERING RIDGE DRIVE
Low-maintenance exterior townhome on tone level w/2
BR / 2 BA; HW oors; LR w/gas log FP; screened porch;
2-car garage; basement storage; good location!
$179,900
321 WILDLIFE ROAD
Farmhouse-style home w/LR; den; DR & roomy kitchen; 1
BR on main level; 2 upstairs BR (no central heat); covered
porch; gas furnace; new roof; fenced backyard; 3.41 acres
$129,900
79 VICTORY DRIVE
Older 3 BR home in need of much repair; 2+
acres; convenient location close to town
$16,500
51 CROSS STREET
Newly remodeled 2 BR / 1BA w/HWoors; high
ceilings, new HP; new roof, siding & windows;
updated plumbing & electric; large deck!
$89,900
1200B OLD US 221 SOUTH
2 BR / 2 BA townhome w/open LR/DR; new carpet;
covered porch; patio, good storage; excellent
location!
$89,900
251 REID STREET
Move-in ready! 3 BR / 1.5 BA tri-level on .63 acre lot;
LR & kitchen w/HW ooring; appliances; newer siding,
roof & HP; new metal outbuilding
$119,900
303 SMITH HILL ROAD
3BR/1BAw/replacement windowson22.5acres; conveniently
located; unrestricted; mostly wooded; some land currently
suitable for farming, horses or additional building sites
$160,000
652-3797
realtygroup1.com
53 GENEVA VV DRIVE
2 BR mountain cabin w/large LR; kitchen w/pecan
cabinets; spacious sleeping loft; covered front porch
overlooks trout pond; frontage on Big Buck Creek;
adjoining access to Pisgah National Forest; 2.75+/- acres
$139,900
682 BALDWIN AVENUE
2 BR/1.5 BA home close to town; large LR;
kitchen w/tile; covered back porch: HP;
replacement windows; level backyard
$69,900
57 GENEVA VV DRIVE
Creekside 2 BR/1BA cabin w/metal roof; 2 outside storage
buildings; 4.75 acres w/creek adjoining Pisgah National Forest;
nice location for craftsmen or artisans to make & sell wares
$120,000
211 Granite ridGe CasCades
2 BR / 2 BA 2-story log home on 2.36 acres; open oor
plan; nished basement; community lake; creeks,
waterfall & picnic area.
$225,000
53 RED VIEW DRIVE
Lovely 2 story 4 BR/2.5 BA w/fantastic mountain views;
LR; DR; eat-in kitchen; bonus room; ofce & 2-car
garage;some new HW oors, large deck; 2.03 acres.
$265,000
138 BEAR CLIFF VILLAGE DRIVE
4 BR/3.5 BA townhome located at beautiful Lake James.
Open Great Room w/FP & red oak HW oors; kitchen w/
granite counters & stainless appliances; Screened-in
porch, deck & patio; concrete siding; single car garage
$230,000
34 east OakwOOd driVe nebO
Quality 3 BR / 3.5 BA located at Marion Lake Club; LR w/
rock FP; custom kitchen w/granite counters & breakfast
area; formal DR; ofce; nished basement w/theater
room; 2-car garage.
$292,900
518 RUTHERFORD ROAD
Lovely 2-story home in downtown Marion w/5 BR/2.5
BA; LR w/gas log FP; DR; sunroom; master on main level;
2011 roof; basement; deck; large fenced backyard
$254,500
446 FLEMING AVENUE
Lovely brick 3 BR/2 BA home. LR w/gas FP; kitchen/
breakfast w/slate tile; large master BR & BA w/Jacuzzi
tub; attached & detached garages; replacement
windows; oored attic; patio; new roof. Great location!
$259,900
181 MARION STREET
2 BR/1 BA bungalow style home w/covered
front porch; large kitchen/dining; laundry w/
mud room; extra nice lot
$45,000
75 VALE VV STREET
3 BR/ 1.5 BA bungalowstyle home located close to town;
open LR & DR; remodeled kitchen; unnished basement;
screened porch w/built-in grill; 1-car carport
$99,900
363 TAYLOR AA LAKE DRIVE
4 BR/2 BA one-level home w/11+ surveyed acres;
large LR & kitchen; den; HP; some HR oors; includes
barn w/potential; creek
$176,999
REDUCED
REDUCED
28 Pier driVe Lake James
Extra nice 3 BR waterfront home in The Arbor; greatroom
w/gas log FP & lots of windows! Kitchen w/ granite;
large bar area; DR; dorm style bonus room; basement;
sunporch; deck; patio; 3-car garage; dock; VIEWS!
$769,900
293 BEAR CLIFF DRIVE
Impeccable custom-built rock &cedar home. 4 BR/3.5 BA; LR/DR;
greatroom; gourmet kitchen w/granite counter tops. HWoors on
main level; gas logs; deck; screened porch; 2-car garage. Mostly
nished full basement w/workshop. All on 2.13 acres.
$429,900
56 CAMPGROUND RD
Old Fort rr priced below tax value 1-2 BR/1BA; LR;
kitchen; enclosed front porch; full bsmt; outbuildings;
priced below tax value; close to I-40; road frontage and
+/- 2.66 acres; sold as is
$59,900
121 FLEMING AVE.
Bungalow style home close to town & Marion
Elementary: LR; eat in kitchen; 2 BR/1 BA; room
laundry/mudroom; walk up attic storage;
covered front porch; patio;
$73,500
575 STATE ST
Attractive 3 BR/1.5 BA home w/vinyl siding & lg
backyard; LR w/FP; DR; kitchen w/good counter space;
laundry rm; small screened porch; natural gas furnace
& central air; 1 car carport; close to EMJH
$79,900
53 HIGH MEADOWS DRIVE
Beautiful brick & stucco home on 2 lots; LR;DR & foyer w/15ft.
ceilings; family rm w/gas logs & built in shelves; fantastic
kitchen w/stainless appl; main level Mst BR w/tray ceilings &
BA w/whirlpool; also, ofce, laundry & BA upstairs w/ BR &
BA; downstairs w BR & BA & storage; 2 car garage
$449,900
3931 SUGAR HILL RD
Awesome AA +/- 3800 sq. ft home on 3.5 acres; 1 mile to
I-40/Walmart shopping center; 4 BR/3BA; LR; Great Rm;
ofce; Kitchen w/breakfast nook; DR; mother in-law
suite; covered patio; Dbl car oversized garage & =/- 880
sq. ft. detached garage/workshop; Excellent condition!
$349,900
315 S. GARDEN ST
3 BR/2BA brick home in DT Marion; beautifully
remodeled kitchen; LR/DR; ofce; HW oors; full bsmt;
new detached 3 car garage/workshop; circular drive
$179,900
244 MACEDONIA CHURCH LOOP
Brick remodeled 3 BR/1BA home incl kitchen w/
appliances; LR w/FP; replacement windows; HP; newer
roof; full bsmt; mobile home hook up; 1.56 acres
$95,000
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Your Listing Could Be Here!
Numerous upgrades and improvements and only minutes
to Lake James and the golf course! Also has additional
storage building and outbuilding that is wired with
separate meter box.
$131,000 MLS 14814
55 ELAINE ST 110 PINE GROVE
85 CROSS CREEK 187 MACEY DRIVE
Two Story Home close to town with improvements of:
new xtures, dishwasher, rr roof, heat pump, tile bathroom
oors, vinyl exterior, carpet, guttering.
$105,000 MLS 14706
Withi WW n 5 minutes to Lake James and Marion Lake
Club Golf Course, this property features original
hardwood oors. Quaint starter home or downsize.
$66,90 , 0 MLS 14316
Minutes to Lake James Marina and downtown Marion. Beau-
tiful home and lovely neighborhood. New ee roof in 2013!
$265,000 MLS 15015
JUST
REDUCED!
BIG
REDUCTION!
NEW
LISTING!
NEW
LISTING!
RENTALS
Thousand aks LoI #68. DW allowed or stick-built, 3 +/- acres ....FrIrad Io saII aI $17.500
1.6 +l krras In F. Also great house site, perfect for duplex or triplex....... REDUCED $29,900
FlraanIaa 8rookIIaId Lana. 2 lots ......................................................CALL FOR DETAILS!
hankIns oad. Near Lake James. 1 acre. Some Restrictions.........................................$32,900
Id ForI. 1-1/2 acres lot. Possible terms....................................................................... $15,000
Z +l arras with great views of Armstrong Creek............................................................$40,000
.86 +l arra Markay Farms In F. Level lot, city water .................................................$26,000
wInd 6Ioud oad. ho restrictions..........................................................LoIs sIarIIng aI $9,900
Id ForI, oII 6oursa oad. 8 acres............................................................................$175,000
IdgaWaIk, 8 LoI #18. Nice Lot, some restrictions...................................................$9,900
COMMERCIAL LAND OFF I-40 ASHWORTH ROAD.................................................. $450,000
HWY 70 EAST Great Commercial Potential!................................................................ $330,000
COMMERCIAL LOT ON 5-LANE........................................................................ Call for details!
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REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTS
LARGE FENCED LOT. Corner of Hankins Road..................................................... $850/month
3 BR Old Fort........................................................................................................... $600/month
3 BR, , 1 BATH AA ....................................................................................................... $650/month
LAND
ARMSTRONG CREEK
MARION
4.88 Acres $89,000
JUST OFF HANKINS ROAD
Affordable Building L g ots
CALL OFFICE
NEW LISTING IN TOWN
5 residential lots $25,000 EACH
TURKEY CROSSING
26 acres on Hwy 226A $131,000
FORT - P RR ARKER PP PADGETT PP
3 Bedroom, 1 bath, close
to I-40. Barn, garden area
$ 69,000
ROCKHOUSE RD.
2 BR, 1 BA, Tastefully TT
decorated w/open oor plan.
Many extras on 8 acres.
$134,500
UNDER CONTRACT
ROLANDS CHAPEL RD.
3 BR, 1 BA, on 2.06 acres.
Some recent updates, also
has rented mobile home
space. Great for the investor.
$50,000
NEW LISTING
MT PLEASANT CHURCH RD
Large 2 BR, 2 BA
$147,000
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING NEW PRICE REDUCED NEW PRICE
Graphite road old Fort
Great Mtn Property w/frontage
on Mill Creek. Abundant wildlife.
Property has improvements. 19
acres. $80,000
OLD FORT
NEW LISTING
STREET
3 BR, 2 BA. Brick ranch,
HW oors, new ceramic
tiles. All recent updates, new
appliances, 1-car garage,
deck. Turn-Key Ready.
$109,000
COMMERCIAL RENTAL TT
hoW kvaIIabIa! Hwy. 221
N. Business; former Marion
Appliance; call ofce for
appointment.
NEW LISTING
251 FORTUNE ROAD
$69,000
SEAGLE STREET
$62,000
CHESTNUT OAK FOREST
Fully Renovated and
beautifully landscaped.
$69,900
6TH C STREET MARION
2 BR, 1 BA
$49,900
TREMONT STREET
$49,900
114 WALNUT STREET
$99,900
1037 NEWBERRY CREEK RD
Fabulous Find. Adjoins
National Forest.
$329,900
LAND
MYRTLE BEACH, , S.C.
Kingston Plantation
Recently remodeled condo.
Sleeps 10.
NEWBERRY RR CREEK - OLD FORT RR
3 BR, Mountain Log
Cabin Ideal for reunions,
receptions & weddings
CALL FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
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CORNER OF AIRPORT ROAD
Charming Home on 6
gorgeous acres. $299,000
HWY 70 WEST
Great Location! Nice home w/6
acres. Move in ready!
$115,000
UNDER CONTRACT
Brick Ranch 3 BR, 1 1/2
BA, central heat & air, rr new
appliances. Many updates.
Ranch- 2 or 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA
with remodeled kitchen & new
appliances. Has other updates.
NEWLISTING OLD FORT EBENEZER RD.
Additional site for singlewide, has septic and water.
ALL FOR $195,000.00
NEW LISTING
COMMERCIAL
SPECIALIZING IN
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL,
LAND
10 Years Experience
OFFICE: 828-527-3379
Call or Text
Wanda Wilson Owner/Broker
828-527-3379
wandawilson7@yahoo.com
Brad Taylor Broker
828-460-0839
brdfordtaylor@yahoo.com
Lovely 3bd/2ba, 2100 sqft home and enjoy surrounding
mountain views located in a private setting on .86+/- acres
in PG. Oak hardwood oors, stone FP, gas logs, Large
rooms and bedrooms, XL master Bdrm suite, back deck,
and Finished 2 car garage. Many updates, offering Home
Warranty, and additional adjoining 1.14 acre lot with fruit
trees at a Reduced price of $10,000. Make offer for both.
Motivated Seller, Owner/Broker. Close to the Greenway
and shopping.
$
198,000
DRASTIC REDUCTION
Verynice3BRhomew/ 1,540+/-
sq ft including new kitchen,
stainless steel appliances, new
BA, lovely hardwood oors &
large covered front porch. Hwy
70 West. New roof 4/2014!!
REDUCED
$
123,900
PLEASANT GARDENS
PLEASANT
GARDENS
8.72 +/- acres extends
to center of creek.
Some Owner Financing.
Great Price!
$
49,000
REDUCED
PLANTATION POINT
1.43+/- acre Lot #60
w/ close access to
Lake James.
$59,900
.85+/- ACRE LOT
located on Edelweiss
off Cannon Rd only
2 miles from Lake
y
James access.
Unrestricted,
singlewides welcome
,
.
$16,000
LAND
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409 WESTRIDGE DRIVE
MONTFORD COVE AREA
The Crossings - Awesome mountain/valley views
$138,500
502 EAST GLENVIEW STREET
Cust om-bui l t 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home on
Mt. Ida. 12.35+/- acres yet within walking
distance of downtown Marion. Over 3,000
sq ft of living space including large KIT,
HW floors, GR, LR, formal DR, sunroom,
$329,900
1+/- acre tract has commercial and/or
residential potential w/public water & sewer.
Located directly across from Pleasant Gardens
Elementary....................................... $79,900
714 HEARTWOOD DRIVE FOREST HEIGHTS
Newly-constructed custom log home. 3 BR, 3-1/2 BA.
2.94+/- acre lot. Massive stacked stone FP, PP custom
hickory cabinets, stacked stone island/bar, tile backsplash,
Tennessee TT stone solid counter tops, copper sinks. Finished
$299,900
738-3540
2762 HWY 226 SOUTH
COMMERCIAL LAND
502 ft road frontage on highly traveled 226S. Creek,
water/sewer available. Rental house on property. Great
$179,900
2630 OLD US HWY 221 S
15+/- acres with road frontage of US 221 S, Old US 221
and Hunt Lane. Property includes a 5 BR/2 BA home,
pasture land, outbuildings & more.
...........................................................$199,500
259 DENNY BEAN ROAD
Old Fort-20+/- acre tract with privacy, long range mountain
views, ridge top w-360 views, creek, convenient to I-40,
there is a cabin on the property considered to have minimum
$129,900
320 HIDDEN SPRINGS DRIVE
Privacy & serenity surround this custom-built 3 BR,
2 BA home w/bonus room, attached & detached
garage/workshop.Wood interior walls in LR, KIT &
DR for unique log home feel along w/low maintenance
hardiplank exterior siding to allow you to enjoy more
leisure time. Custom-built w/well-thought-out divided
floor plan w/large spacious rooms. Attention-to-detail
w/corian countertops, custom KIT, HW floors, gas FP, PP
carpeted BRs, large bonus room above garage, covered
front & back decks & 3-car garage (2-car attached
garage & large 1-car detached garage/workshop/
storage). Located in a private setting w/horses &
wildlife visible from decks. Additional building site
located on the 6+ acres if desired
....................................................$289,900
2000 SUGAR HILL ROAD
Great Commercial possibilities w/2+/- acre site w/road
frontage on Sugar Hill Road. Tract has approx 160 ft road
frontage & is near I-40, Wal-Mart, new medical facility,
YMCA, by-pass & Marion ............ $295,000
Available additional Sugar Hill Road frontage w/3 +/-
acres can be purchased for $395,000. Acreage ranging
175 BLUE RIDGE STREET
Nice, completely remodeled 2 BR, 1 BA home w/wrap-
around covered front porch, new metal roof, new HP, PP
new KIT cabinets, new windows & vinyl siding, HW
$59,900
190 7TH STREET
Move-in ready. Remodeled 4 BR, 1 BA home
conveniently located in the Clinchfield area of Marion.
2 BR upstairs, 2 on main level. New thermopane
windows, carpet, custom KIT cabinets, remodeled BA,
fresh paint, HP, PP covered front & back porch. Fenced
back & storage building. 2 driveways. Great value.
$74,900
46 DOGWOOD ACRES LOOP
Near Marion, 3 BR, 2 BA home brick home on .30+/-
acre lot. Home offers a LR w-fireplace & new carpet,
den w-laminate floors, kitchen, DR and sunroom. 1 car
detached garage, paved driveway, nice covered front
porch to enjoy mountain views. Great opportunity to
$96,900
NEW LISTING
STROUD STREET - .87 +/- acre lot ......... $12,900
87 COXES CREEK ROAD - 3.86+/- acres
................................................................... $25,900
LOT 13 TYLER WOODS - HANKINS RD - 1 +/- acre
lot............................................................... $19,900
LOTS 1-6 TYLER WOODS - HANKINS RD - 8.26+/-
total acres ................................................$100,000
MCPETERS RD - NEBO - 7.22+/- acres... $49,900
PEPPERS CREEK - 8.9+/- acres including creek &
2 trout ponds............................................$100,000
BURNETTE RD - 40+/- acres w/3 creeks - borders
Pisgah Forest ...........................................$220,000
HARMONY ESTATES AA lots available for doublewides,
modulars or site built homes. Community water/
sewer. Owner/Broker. Owner financing available.
$19,900
370 CHESTNUT OAK FOREST
Nebo area-Completely remodeled-2 BR, 1 BA
singlewide on .64+/- acre lot. Home has new flooring,
bathroom, custom kitchen cabinets, new stove,
$48,500
NEW LISTING
WILDFLOWER WAY AA GLENWOOD AREA
Under-construction log cabin in gated The Views
at Woodland Hills, 3 BR, 2 BA on 1.35+/- acres
w/private stocked pond. Buyer can choose colors
$169,900
188 MILLER AVENUE AA
Nice, affordable price for this move-in ready 2 BR,
1 BA home on convenient near downtown corner
$59,900
190 DOGWOOD ACRES
3 BR, 1 & 1/2 BA tri-level home conveniently located
close to Marion. Recent updates including refinished
HWs, new thermopane windows, heat pump, roof
$99,900
31 CALIFORNIA AVE WEST HENDERSON
Building was used as a physicians office but offers
many uses. Convenient location. Contains waiting/
reception/lobby area, multiple exam room, private
offices, employee work station, break room &
restrooms, ample onsite parking. .54+/- acre tract.
Adjoining .18+/- acre lot is available for purchase.
$395,000
WILDFLOWER WAY AA GLENWOOD AREA
The Views at Woodland Hills - Gated - Custom-built
log cabin w/mountain views featuring 4 BR, 3 BA, full
$349,900
631 EAST COURT STREET
High visibility on major traffic corridor leading to &
from Marion. Building currently consists of 4 units,
each having BA facilities allowing for separate use
as desired. Main level: unit 1 - 640 sf, unit 2 - 320
sf, unit 3 - 2610 sf. Upstairs apartment - 1020 sf w/2
$249,900
2813 LANDIS LANE
HUNTER / OUTDOORSMAN S DREAM -
1+/- acre pond has bass, crappi e, cat f i sh,
bri m & more. Campground w/el ect ri ci t y-
wat er-BA house & KI T. 8+/- acres of f enced
past ur e. Ni ce woodl ands w/ abundant
wi l dl i f e, w/24. 71+/- acreage w/l arge creek.
5 BR, 3 BA manuf act ured home w/LR &
den, l arge covered porch f or your out door
$225,000
350 EAST OAK STREET
Recently remodeled 4 BR, 2 BA home. In-town location.
Updated electrical, plumbing, windows, refinished HW
floors on main level, newly installed HWs on 2nd level,
new sheetrock & knockdown. Newer roof. 2 BR &
$99,500 $339,500
LISTINGS NEEDED
UNDER CONTRACT/SOLD
THE BROKER THAT AA GETS RESULTS LL
Hwy 221 S-1.13 acres-Sold
Old Hwy 221 S-14+/- acres-Sold
112 Dogwood Lane-Under Contract
70 Ridge Street-Under Contract
875 Hoyles Orchard Road-Under Contract
Lot 13-The Arbor on Lake James-Under Contract
LAKE GEORGE , OLD FORT
Gateway Mountain, a gated community-Custombuilt 3 BR, 2 1/2
BA home, master BR on main floor, custom, banisters, granite
countertops, wrap around deck, daylight basement w-10 walls,
spring fed creek on property. Development amenities include
lake, floating docks, picnic tables, waterfalls, logging trails for
$349,900
NEW LISTING
Lot 39 .68+/- acre
Wooded lot at the end of road location. Water
rights available below tax value............ $15,500
Lot 31 .95+/- acre
Lot w/road frontage on Pheasant Trail & Pleasant
View Drive............................................ $19,500
Lot 10 .76+/- acre
Graded corner lot w/great views..........$ 29,500
Lot 32 1.19+/-acre
Lot w/pond..........................................$ 24,900
AUTUMN VIEW ESTA TT TES AA
DYSARTSVILLE AREA
Great views-restricted to site built-off frame modular-
Level lots ranging from 2.88+/- acres to 3.37+/- acres
$30,000-$39,900
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tvsigmon@yahoo.com www.joannehowlerealty.com 301 North Main Street Marion, NC 28752 301 North Main Street rr Marion, NC 28752
AGENT SPOTLIGHT
Joan McGuire
Realtor/Broker
828-442-3481
joan_mcguire22@yahoo.com rr
www.joannehowlerealty rr .com yy
Steve Jones
REALTOR

301 North Main Street

Marion, NC 28752
steve@SteveJonesSellsHomes.com
828
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442
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7204
LAND LISTINGS
#86 Black Lark Drive 2.05 Acres .......... $13,500
Vacant Land Drucilla Road 2.44 acres......... $19,900
46 Goodrum Drive 3 Acres.......................... $30,000
Vacant Land Fairfeld Lane 5 acres ............ $35,000
Lot #25 Cascade Highlands 3 Acres ........... $37,500
Lot #32 Grants Mountain 3.7 Acres ............ $41,900
Hwy 70 / Old Greenlee Road 18+/- Acres.... $92,000
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301 North Main Street rr Marion, NC 28752
Mike Cinquanto
442-2537
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925-1441
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442-3807
Carol Garland
443-4266
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803-3346
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442-5094
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442-4303
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442-6474
Joanne Howle
442-6943
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442-3481
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460-1355
Steve Jones,
Owner
442-7204
300 MORGAN STREET
$529,000
WORLD CLASS RESIDENCE
4 BR, 2-story in-town estate built in the
1930s but with very modern amenities,
private, 4+ acres.
357 PAXTON PP CREEK
$49,900
EXCELLENT LOCATION AA
Fixer upper, 2+ acres, up to 3 BR and 2
BA, but needs work.
2501 US 70 EAST
MORGANTON
$88,900
FEELS LIKE HOME
2 BR, 1 BA, move-in ready vintage 1950s
era home.
156 GREENWOOD DRIVE
$109,000
BRICK RANCHER WITH BASEMENT
3 BR, 1.5 BA, hardwood floors, large
picture window, dead end street.
5976 HWY 226
$137,000
BRICK RANCH WITH BASEMENT
3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,000 sq ft, 2 acres,
outbuildings.
55 MOUNTAIN TT VIEW ROAD
$129,999
PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH
3 BR, 1,400 sq ft, multiple garages &
detached workshop.
1105 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
389,000
ESTAT TT E BORDERING GOVERNMENT LANDS
5,000+/- sq ft, brick, 4 BR, 4 BA.
Online at www.1105deepwoodsdrive.com
176 CROOKED CREEK ESTAT TT ES
$399,000
LOG HOME MASTERPIECE
3 BR, 3.5 BA home, 2,500+/- sq ft, like
new living on 3 levels plus basement,
close to I-40 Old Fort Exit.
109 C FIFTH STREET
$47,000
LOTS OF SPAC PP E
3+ BRs on 2 levels, new siding, new
windows, plus more, must see!
86 CHEYENNE DRIVE
$79,900
VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS
3 BR, 2 BA, 1,250+/- sq ft, built 1997,
1.5+/- acres, 2-car garage
77 SHERWOOD FOREST DR
$105,000
CLOSETO I-40, LAKE JAMES
3 BR, 2 BA, ranch, 1-car garage, hard-
wood floors, tile, many updates.
95 MAXWELL DRIVE
$134,900
HOME, ACREAGE, KENNEL, GARAGE
3 BR, 2 BA. 2+/- acres. Shows and feels
like a brand new home!
5914 HARMONY GROVE RD
$184,900
LIKE NEW BUILT LL IN 2008
3 BR, 2 BA, vinyl siding, hardwood
flooring, gas fireplace, built 2008.
350 MOUNTAIN TT POINT DR
$195,000
LOVELY LL CABIN
2 BR, 2.5 BA. Built 1997. Also comes
with separate camping cabin. Close to
Lake James!
14901 HWY 221 NORTH
$299,000
ROOM-TO-ROAM!
Beautiful views & a home to match! 3 BR,
2 BA, 1,700+/- sq ft, 12+/- acres.
390 FOREST HEIGHTS DR
$374,500
WORLD CLASS RESIDENCE
Magnificent ff 4,000+ sq ft 5 BR in-town
estate on 5.5+/- acres. Many amenites
including indoor pool.
66 5TH STREET
$47,000
PRICED BELOWTAX TT VALUE
2 BR, 1 BA, includes appliances, oil heat,
front porch, newer siding.
661 STAT TT E STREET
$77,500
MOVE IN READY DD
2 BR, 900+/- sq ft, excellent condition
with new heat pump, siding, windows,
etc.
51 BROAD STREET
$99,900
BRICK RANCH & LOCATION AA
2 BR, well maintained brick, carport, patio
area, corner lot, hardwood flooring.
8093 BUCK CREEK ROAD
$129,000
BUCK CREEK UNIQUE FIND
2 BR, 2 BA, Buck Creek in front and
Pisgah National Forest in back, 2,000 sq
ft, built 2003, 2 + acres
390 HILLBILLY R LL OAD
$169,000
THE EXCEPTION TO THE EXCEPTION
Private estate on 6+/- acres with views,
excellent condition, many outdoor areas,
built 1995.
202 BLUERIDGE DRIVE N
$209,000
OWNER HAS INVESTED $250,000
Unfinished ff home is dried-in & ready to
start to finish. Golf Course front, exterior
cedar siding. Dont miss this opportunity
to live in Western NC! A REAL
Bargain!!
399 MONTEVISTA TT AVE
$224,900
TRADITIONAL CHARM
3 BR, 2.5 BA. Style, Charm and Class
best describe this magnificent home!
2,600 sq ft of fine living space plus
basement garage.
338 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
$335,000
PREMIER MCDOWELL ESTAT TT E
4 BR, 2.5 BA, formal ff areas, sun room, den
with fireplace. Also includes detached
guest house & basketball court.
447 MOREHEAD ROAD
$43,900
2 BEDROOM S
2 BR, 1 BA cottage, good in-town
location.
1535 BOSTIC STREET
$59,900
NICE COUNTRY COTTAG TT E
2 BR, recent updates, outbuilding, garage.
125 MAUNEY AVENUE
$95,000
NICE BRICK RANCH IN OLD FORT
3 Br, 2 BA, 1-story brick rancher close
to I-40.
654 POWELL LOOP
$129,900
MINI-FARM FF
3 BR, 2 BA, almost 1,500 sq ft, 11 acres.
626 LUKES LOOP
$129,900
NICE HOME WITH MULTIPLE LL AMENITIES
4 BR, 2 BA, built 2002, mobile home with
.86+/- acres.
342 JACK CORPENING RD
$189,500
EXCELLENT ESTAT TT E
Much space in this 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-story
with many recent additions, basement,
2,500+/- sq ft, extra large and private
acreage.
53 DOBSONS KNOB
$224,000
NC MOUNTAIN TT YEAR ROUND LIVING
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,500+/- sq ft, built 2008,
on beautiful 1 acre lot with tremendous
mountain views and privacy. yy
270 NORTH FOREST DR
$325,000
TOP-OF-THE-WORLD
3 BR, 2.5 BA custom log home in the
North Cove area with dramatic views,
bsmt, detached workshop.
52 CAROLINA AVE
$39,900
2 BEDROOMS
2 BR, 1 BA, east side of Marion close to
Lake James
2449 PARKER PADGETT RD
$89,900
OLD FORT AREA ESTAT TT E
2 BR, recent remodel, 1,200+/- sq ft,
basement, close to I-40.
Online at www.2449parkerpadgettroad.
89 LEACH STREET
$95,000
CHARMING, MOVE-IN READY HOME
3 BR, 1 BA, basement, heat pump, many
updates.
313 HICKS CHAPEL LOOP
$119,900
NORTH COVE AREA
2 BR, 2 BA, offers ff 1,400+/- sq ft in a nice
setting North of Marion.
314 FOREST HILL DRIVE
$149,500
PLEASANT GARDENS RANCH HOME
3 BR, great room with fireplace, full
basement, private location in Pleasant
Gardens.
1011 EAST COURT ST
$188,500
STUNNING
Traditional 3 BR, 2 BA, built circa 1900
with extensive upgrades, approx 2,600
sq ft.
1450 AIRPORT ROAD
$239,500
BRICK HOME ESTAT TT E
4 BR, 3 BA, 2,600+/- sq ft, basement.
Online at www.1450airportroad.com
5 WHITE PINE LANE
$290,000
INCREDIBLE GOLF COURSE VIEWS
Over 3,000 sq ft contemporary home, 3/3
w/large den, bonus room, 2 wood-burning
FPs, 40 ft treck deck, 20 x 20 covered
patio, 3-yr old kitchen w/cherry cabinetry
& stainless appliances.
437 HILLCREST DRIVE
$53,000
MOVE IN READY DD DOLLHOUSE
2 BR, very extensive upgrades and re-
modeling, new appliances.
64 GREENLEE STREET
$97,500
EXCELLENT IN-TOWN SHOWPLACE
Move-in ready, 2 BR, garage, basement,
recent home inspection report.
Online at www.64greenleestreet.com
102 COYOTE DRIVE
$119,500
NEWER HOME AND LIFESTYLE
This 2 BR+ rustic styled cabin offers ff a
great open floor plan plus loft. Community
offers pool plus Lake Jame access.
38 MARLER ROAD
$149,000
MINI FARM INTHE MAKING
3 BR, 4.21+/- acres in mostly pasture,
frontage on 2 state roads.
135 MACKEY FARM DRIVE
$186,900
ROOMTO ROAM
Very updated, 2-story, 3 BR, 2.5 BA,
formal and informal areas, excellent rear
deck/patio with views.
990 HOPEWELL ROAD,
$84,000
MORGANTON
Brick Ranch, 3 BR, ,100+/- sq ft, lots of
recent remodeling making this home
move-in ready!
NEW
LISTING
NEW
LISTING
345 ETOWAH WW DRIVE
$189,500
PRIVAT VV E AND SECLUDED
IN GLENWOOD
3 BR, 2 BA, built 2001, 2.75+/- acres.
NEW
LISTING
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LISTING
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54 PRETTY CREEK TRAIL
$189,000
LOG HOME, PRIVAC VV Y, LAKE
3 BR, 3 BA, 196+/- acres, gated
community, hardwoods, tile, covered front
& side porches, log siding.
REDUCED!
REDUCED!
8 May 2014 HOMEFINDER The McDowell News
Steve Jones REALTOR

Visit SteveJonesSellsHomes.com
828.442.7204
Owners Are
Ready To Deal!
Unit 23, Deer Run
$127,900 $125,900
Contact: Joey Hemphill at 828-442-9012
Email:joeyhemphill@gmail.com
This well maintained, one-level townhome sits at
the end of the road in Deer Run RR , an attractive and
secure, small townhome community on Airport Road
in Marion. The 1445 square foo ff t home includes a
large living room with gas-log freplace, a spacious
kitchen/dining space, sunroom, two large bedrooms,
two ful ff l baths, screen porch and partially enclosed 2
car carport. The skylights in the bathrooms provide
natural light. Aheat pump provides effcient heating
and A/C.
The monthly homeowners fee of $65 provides
lawn service, water usage, road and common area
maintenance. If you are looking for an attractive, low-
maintenance home, that provides privacy in a pastoral
setting close to the conveniences of town, this home
could be for ff you.
The McDowell News HOMEFINDER May 2014 9
HOW TO REPAI PP R AND
REPLACE WINDOW SCREENS
Window screens can let fresh air into
a home while preventing insects and
outdoor critters from making their way
inside. But screens are far less effective
at keeping critters out of a home when
they're damaged.
Addressing such damage is typically an
easy do-it-yourself project, one that
begins with gathering the right materi-
als, including:
* new screening, either synthetic or
aluminum
* a rubber spline
* a screen rolling tool
* a razor knife or sharp scissor
* measuring tape
* masking tape
* a screwdriver or an awl
Once those materials have been gath-
ered, the process of replacing or repair-
ing damaged screens is rather simple.
1. Measure the area of the window
to determine how much replacement
screening you will need. Remember
to leave extra room in your measure-
ments so you have slack to make the
new screen ft taut. The measurement
will also help you determine how much
spline you will need.
2. Remove the screen from the win-
dow frame. Some windows do not have
removable screen frames, and you
will have to work on the screen in its
upright position.
3. Use the screwdriver or awl to pry the
edge of the existing spline that holds
the screening material in the frame.
Pull out the old spline and remove the
damaged screening.
4. Measure the new screening from a
replacement roll. Lay the screening
down on the frame, ensuring there is
overhang on all sides. If necessary, yy use
masking tape to temporarily secure the
screening to the frame while freeing up
your hands. This also works if you must
replace screening vertically and cannot
remove the window frame and make
repairs on a fat surface.
5. Tak TT e a new piece of rubber spline
and push it into the edge of the screen
frame, securing a corner of the new
screening to the frame. Continue to
press the spline around
the perimeter of the
screen frame frmly into
the groove with the
screen rolling tool, which
looks like a small pizza
cutter. rr This effectively
secures the screen into
the frame.
6. Continue around the
edge of the frame, pulling
the new screening taut as
you go. This helps to keep
it free of wrinkles.
7. Once you have inserted
the spline all the way
around, cut it off from the
spline spool and push in the edge.
8. Use a razor knife or sharp scissor
to cut off the excess screening, being
careful not to dislodge it from behind
the spline when cutting.
9. Replace the screen in the window. ww
In the case of small tears in a screen, a
complete replacement may not be nec-
essary. yy Home improvement stores sell
screen patch kits. Some work by cutting
out a piece of patch that is attached
to an adhesive backing and sticking it
over the hole. Other patches are small,
woven wires that can be threaded
through the hole in the screen. A really
small hole can be mended with a drop
of clear-drying glue.
The same method of screen replace-
ment can be used to replace screens on
screened-in porches, aluminum doors
or sliding patio doors. Just be sure to
purchase replacement screening that
will ft the dimensions.
Buying a home can be one of the
most rewarding experiences in a per-
sons life. It also can be one of the
most stressful.
New homeowners are faced ff with
many expenses after buying a home,
and the holiday season is a great
time to help themout with a tt thought-
ful gift for the place they now call
home. The following are some great
gift ideas for the new homeowner on
your holiday shopping list.
How-to books: Owning a home
presents many opportunities for
repairs and renovations. Often-
times, this is a homeowners
initial foray into do-it-yourself
projects, so consider giving a
library of instructional books
that walk homeowners through
some basics, like plumbing,
electrical work or basic con-
struction.
*Personalized key chains: A
new home means a new set of
keys to the front door. Have key
chains monogrammed and gift
with a bottle of champagne to
toast the new residence.
* Welcome WW mat: Welcome WW mats
can be customized with the
owners last name, and some
customizing services also can
print an image on a door mat or
a quirky kk saying.
Door knocker: Although
door bells have aa replaced door
knockers for practical use, a
nice metal door knocker still
makes a decorative statement
on the front door. Have the door
knocker engrave aa d with the fam- ff
ily name.
Gift certifcate: A new home
means new projects large r and
small. Homeowners will be
making frequent trips to the
home improvement center, and
such trips can get costly. A gift
card will help lessen that nan-
cial burden.
Tool TT gift basket: Homeowners
can always use nails, screws,
hammers, picture-hanging kits,
painters tape, and the other
odds and ends that go into mak-
ing repairs.
Linens: Guests might be stop-
ping by to see the new house,
so a gift of sheets for the guest
room or hand towels will en-
sure the place is stocked for
anyone who drops by.
Dining out certifcates: People
who have aa just moved into a
home may be so busy with
projects that they dont have
time to make sit-down meals.
Therefore, a gift card to a fa- ff
vorite restaurant can provide a
welcome respite from takeout.
Security system: Homeowners
who want to protect their new
asset may appreciate a home
security system.
Money: Buying a home is an
expensive endeavor, and new
homeowners may be feeling
the pinch of an overextended
budget. Sometimes cash makes
the most thoughtful gift.
New homeowners are faced ff with
many situations that can be both
exciting and stressful as they move
into new homes. Many gifts can
make the process of settling in that
much easier. rr
great
GIFTS
for
NEWHOMEOWNERS
Te McDowell County
Board of Realtors met on
Tuesday, aa April 1. Julia Iden
from Advance Mortgage
Education was the guest
speaker and did a presen-
tation on Te Real Estate aa
Market Yesterd YY ay, T yy od TT ay, yy
and Tom TT orrow. Informa-
tion covered was about
mortgage defau ff lt rates,
buyers m arket diferences, ff
wave aa s of delinquencies, the
short sale process, and dif-
ferent products available.
ADVANCE MORTGAGE EDUCATIONINC.
GROWING YOUR KNOWLEDGE TREE
McDowell Board of Realtors
10 May 2014 HOMEFINDER The McDowell News
Things to Consider Before DownsizingYour YY Home
Space
How much space do
you really need? Once
the kids have moved
out, couples may feel
like all of that extra
space is going to
waste. But that can be
a knee-jerk reaction,
and upon a more
thorough examination
of the space and your
needs you may just
nd that you can put
all of that extra square
footage to good use
after all. If you have
always wanted your
own art studio, then now might be the perfect time to make
that a reality. Always wanted a room devoted to home
theater? Get to work on conv nn erting your basement from an
all-purpose game room to your own private movie theater.
If, after considering the space in your home, you nd that
the extra square footage really is just upkeep you arent
especially interested in doing, then you would no doubt like
a cozier home thats less of a responsibility to maintain.
Downsizing a home is something many men and women
over 50 consider after their children have moved out. Such
a decision is rarely easy, so homeowners should take as
much time as they need before making a nal decision to
move or stay put.
require you to buy all new furniture because your existing
items simply wont t. The cost of such furnishings can be
considerable. If you plan to move into a condominium, you
can expect to pay monthly homeowners association fees,
and such fees are often substantial. So while the condo
itself might be smaller, the additional expenses associated
with the property may end up making the smaller home
more expensive and preventyou from saving more money
for retirement.
Real estate market
There are sellers markets and there are buyers markets,
and ideally you would like to sell your home in a sellers
market. But keep in mind that this might be the same
market in which you hope to buy a new home. The nature
of the real estate market depends on a host of factors,
including geography. If the city or town where you
currently live is in the midst of a sellers market and you
are planning on moving to a location where buyers have the
upper hand, then now might be a great time to move. But if
you currently live in a buyers market and hope to move to
a sellers market, then you may end up paying a steep price,
even when downsizing to a smaller home. Things may even
themselves out if you want to downsize to a smaller home
within your current community, but do your homework
nonetheless, researching the time of year when youre
most likely to get the most for your home and nd the best
deal on your next place. The advantage men and women
considering downsizing haveis that they are rarely in a rush
to move out of their current home and into their next one.
This gives them ample time to make the real estate market
work for them.
Once their kids have left the nest, many men and women
over 50 begin to consider downsizing their homes.
Downsizing to a smaller home can be benecial for a
variety of reasons, including less home to clean and
maintain, more affordable ff utility bills and lower property
taxes. But the decision to downsize is rarely black and
white, and men and women often struggle with that
decision.
Perhaps the most difcult part of the decision of whether or
not to downsize to a smaller home concerns the sentimental
attachment many homeowners, especially those with
children, have to their homes. The home might be too big
for your current needs, but it also was the same place where
your son took his rst steps and where your daughter lost
her rst tooth. Saying goodbye to a place that was home
to so many memories isnt easy. But theres more than just
sentimental value to consider when deciding whether or not
to downsize your home after the kids have grown up and
moved out.
Personal nances
Your YY nancial situation merits signicant consideration
when deciding if the time is right to downsize your
home. If your retirement nest egg is not as substantial
as you would like it to be, then it would seem as though
downsizing to a smaller, more affordable ff home is a great
opportunity for you to start catching up on your retirement
savings. But thats only true if your new home wont
incur any additional expenses that are already taken care
of in your current home. For example, your current home
may be fully furnished, while a new, smaller home may
And Cons To Including An Island In A Kitchen Redesign
Homeowners planning a kitchen remodel are no doubt considering
whether to include a kitchen island in the new design. When the
space allows, an island can be a ne way to enhance the look of a
kitchen and impart an upscale appeal.
Interest in kitchen islands has grown steadily for the past several
decades. Introduced in the 1970s, islands became a popular place
for guests to congregate and provided extra counter space for meal
preparation and entertaining. The suburban migration led to bigger
homes with larger kitchens. Through the 1980s and 1990s, homes
grew even larger, and islands became a popular feature of kitchens
across the country.
The increase in food-based programming on television has also
contributed to the popularity of kitchen islands. As more people
dabble with preparing their own gourmet meals, kitchen islands
have become more conv nn enient.
Although there are many benets to an island in the kitchen, there
are also some disadvantages to kitchen islands. Weighing WW all the
options can help homeowners design a kitchen layout that is func-
tional, affordable ff and practical for the space they have.
Pros
Arguably the most signicant advantage to having a kitchen island
is the added space it provides. Many times islands are built with
cabinetry that matches the rest of the kitchen design, and those
cabinets provide storage space for pots, pans and other kitchen
tools. Islands may double the storage space available in the kitchen.
Kitchen islands are also advantageous when preparing meals.
Kitchen counter space can be easily gobbled up by toaster ovens,
rotisserie cookers, microwaves, coffee ff makers, and various other
countertop appliances. These appliances can take up valuable real
estate thats sorely missed when preparing meals. An island can be
used solely for cooking and preparation, and some homeowners
have incorporated cutting boards and a prep sink into the design of
the island.
Islands also can be customized according to a homeowners needs.
Instead of simply having cabinetry beneath the counter, some opt
to have a wine cooler or even a bookshelf for keeping cookbooks
within reach. An additional small dishwasher or beverage refrigera-
tor may be tucked into the design of the island. For others, the
island may be a makeshift kitchen ofce space.
Cons
Expense is a leading negative factor with regard to a kitchen
island. The additional material necessary and the labor inv nn olved
in installation may bust some homeowners budgets. Stationary is-
lands can cost several thousand dollars to install, and this is money
a homeowner may be better off i ff nvesting elsewhere.
In smaller kitchens, an island may be impractical because of the
space limitation. Islands are typically at the heart of the kitchen and
may interfere with walking space or cause clearance issues when
the refrigerator door or cabinet doors are open. For homeowners
who nd space is at a premium in the kitchen, an island may not
be the best idea. However, a rolling island that can be moved into
position when needed, then stored in a conv nn enient, out-of-the-way
location might be a viable option.
Depending on the complexity of a kitchen island, its installation
may extend the amount of time required to complete the kitchen
renovation. This can prolong the length of time needed to complete
the work. Running a gas or electric line and plumbing to the island
may require a major overhaul and demolition.
Kitchen islands are popular components of home designs. Before
homeowners engage in any kitchen renovation that may include the
incorporation of an island, they should know the advantages and
disadvantages.
Homeowners should question whether a kitchen island is a
practicality rr for their renovation rr projects. rr
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$225,000
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SPRING LAKE
Lovely large home with great views,
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has elevator and stairs, large private
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Cute bungalow type home. Eat-in
kitchen, cleared lot, off -street
parking. Close to amenities.
Basement has concrete nished
oor and lots of shelving. Enclosed
rear porch is being used as
laundry room. Driveway is also
concrete with room for three
cars. Hardwood and vinyl ooring.
Great for rst time buyers, empty-
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stove and refrigerator, gutters. A
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CALL: 652-6077
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37 DEEPWOODS DRIVE
Great location, well built, brick & frame, 3 BRs, 2 full BAs, 2 half
BAs, great Kitchen, DR, Den, LR, double garage, 18 x 36 pool, 14 x
21 workshop, HP, well, septic, located on 1.16 acres (fairly level).
$
250,000
HIGHWAY 226-A MARION
75 acres, mostly wooded w/some cleared. Paved road frontage,
designated trout stream. Unrestricted property borders Pisgah
National Forest, wildlife, spring-fed creek, nice building sites
w/privacy & good views.
$
249,999
517 SILVERS WELCH RD OLD FORT
10.56 acres w/remodeled single-wide manufactured home. 2
BR/2 BA, refrigerator, stove, DW, HP, vinyl siding, insulated
windows, new ooring, metal roof. Seller will nance a portion.
$
135,000 UNDER CONTRACT
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LAND / LOT
WISTERIA DRIVE (OFF YANCEY ROAD)
1-1/4 acres, wooded lot, nice location
$
25,000
NIX CREEK ROAD
Approx 6 acres, wooded land. Call for location & details.
$
30,000
BEACH RENTAL
OCEAN LAKES CAMPGROUND
SHARKSTOOTH TRAIL, MYRTLE BEACH, SC
3 BR, 2 BA, Kitchen, Den. Owner/Broker. Call for details.
11 WISTERIA DRIVE (OFF YANCEY ROAD)
1-1/2 story, older, extremely well-built house, approx 1/2
acre lot, 4 BR/1 BA, KIT, DR, LR, Sunroom, basement.
$
90,000
NEW LISTING! REDUCED!