Step back to simpler, quieter time in the sweet community of Bethel. Sit on the deck and enjoy the mountain and pastoral views after spending the day refining your favorite hobby in your spacious shop or running your business. You will find beautiful hardwood floors in the living room, hallway, and bedrooms. The kitchen floor was recently updated. There is a flue between the kitchen and living room. The large laundry room was once used as a bedroom and leads to the deck on the side of the home. The shop is fully insulated, on a concrete slab with plenty of pavement out front, with a phone line, and water. Electricity for the shop is metered separately from the house. There is also a building that would be great for chickens and a garden spot. ***ATTENTION VETERANS: THE CURRENT VA LOAN IS ASSUMABLE.***
For sale
$299,000
178 John Shell Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
2beds
924sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.78 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 4 days |
- 617 |
- 30 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2026 at 09:25am
Listed by:
Michelle Griffin (828)260-7751,
High Country Resort Properties
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260204
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Kerosene
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Other, See Remarks, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 924
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 924
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Out Building(s), Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1953779171000
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sugar Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,200
- Annual tax amount: $363
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+8.8%$324/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Listing removed | $274,900$298/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $274,900-3.5%$298/sqft |
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| 6/7/2025 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$308/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$314/sqft |
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| 3/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900-7.7%$325/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Contingent | $324,900$352/sqft |
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| 12/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $324,900+31%$352/sqft |
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| 1/6/2022 | Sold | $248,000-0.2%$268/sqft |
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| 11/25/2021 | Contingent | $248,400$269/sqft |
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| 11/25/2021 | Price change | $248,400+1.4%$269/sqft |
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| 11/4/2021 | Price change | $244,900-1.6%$265/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listed for sale | $249,000$269/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/9/2021 | Price change | $249,000-7.4%$269/sqft |
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| 10/2/2021 | Price change | $269,000-1.8%$291/sqft |
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| 9/21/2021 | Price change | $274,000-1.8%$297/sqft |
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| 9/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,000$302/sqft |
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| 8/25/2021 | Contingent | $279,000$302/sqft |
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| 8/18/2021 | Price change | $279,000-3.5%$302/sqft |
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| 7/15/2021 | Price change | $289,000-3.3%$313/sqft |
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| 6/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $299,000+76%$324/sqft |
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| 4/1/2019 | Listing removed | $169,900$184/sqft |
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| 10/18/2018 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$184/sqft |
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| 8/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $174,900$189/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523 | $114,200 |
| 2023 | $523 +4.6% | $114,200 |
| 2022 | $500 +7.9% | $114,200 +34.8% |
| 2021 | $464 | $84,700 |
| 2020 | $464 | $84,700 |
| 2019 | $464 | $84,700 |
| 2018 | $464 +10.1% | $84,700 |
| 2017 | $421 +8.7% | $84,700 +5.1% |
| 2013 | $387 | $80,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $80,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,538/mo
Principal & interest
$1436
Property taxes
$102
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28679
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bethel ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethel
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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