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For sale
    • $299,000

    178 John Shell Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

    2beds
    924sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1964
    0.78 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $324/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.***
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    Likely to sell faster than

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 20, 2026 at 01:02pm

    Listed by:

    Michelle Griffin (828)260-7751,

    High Country Resort Properties

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260204MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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      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
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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/5/2026Listed for sale$299,000+8.8%$324/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #260204 Report a problem
        12/6/2025Listing removed$274,900$298/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #252891 Report a problem
        9/17/2025Price change$274,900-3.5%$298/sqft
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        6/7/2025Price change$284,900-1.7%$308/sqft
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        3/26/2025Price change$289,900-3.3%$314/sqft
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        3/2/2025Listed for sale$299,900-7.7%$325/sqft
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        1/29/2025Contingent$324,900$352/sqft
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        12/13/2024Listed for sale$324,900+31%$352/sqft
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        1/6/2022Sold$248,000-0.2%$268/sqft
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        11/25/2021Contingent$248,400$269/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #234511 Report a problem
        11/25/2021Price change$248,400+1.4%$269/sqft
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        11/4/2021Price change$244,900-1.6%$265/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #3796535 Report a problem
        10/15/2021Listed for sale$249,000$269/sqft
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        10/15/2021Listing removed--
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        10/9/2021Price change$249,000-7.4%$269/sqft
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        10/2/2021Price change$269,000-1.8%$291/sqft
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        9/21/2021Price change$274,000-1.8%$297/sqft
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        9/5/2021Listed for sale$279,000$302/sqft
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        8/25/2021Contingent$279,000$302/sqft
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        8/18/2021Price change$279,000-3.5%$302/sqft
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        7/15/2021Price change$289,000-3.3%$313/sqft
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        6/21/2021Listed for sale$299,000+76%$324/sqft
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        4/1/2019Listing removed$169,900$184/sqft
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        10/18/2018Price change$169,900-2.9%$184/sqft
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        8/27/2018Listed for sale$174,900$189/sqft
        Source: A Plus Realty #210120 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax 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

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $1,575/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1473
        Property taxes
        $102
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 28679

          Getting around

          4 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          2 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          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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