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    481 Pilot Ridge Road, Nebo, NC 28761

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    $97,574

    LAND - Nebo, NC

    Lot size:
    3.18 Acres
    Added:
    May 16, 2021
    Days on Market:
    1848
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 6 at 4:06 am

    Property Features for 481 Pilot Ridge Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    RES
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    1658-00-48-1869
    Lot size
    3.18 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    LOT 27 PILOT RIDGE Act No: 59634

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Septic Needed
    Water source
    Well Needed

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    Listing Contact
    Paulo Benedeti

    Listing agent Paulo Benedeti License #103382

    Listing office Coldwell Banker Newton RE 203 E Union Street, Mortganton, NC

    Listing date May 16, 2021

    MLS# 3732837 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Large 3.18‑acre lot offering privacy and residential possibilities.
    • Convenient location: Minutes from Lake James, Marion & Morganton; within an hour of Asheville, Hickory, Shelby, Boone, Tryon, and Charlotte's Airport.
    • Access to outdoor activities: Enjoy boating, fishing, water skiing on Lake James, mountain biking, hiking, waterfalls, and more.
    • Potential for wooded and mountain views.
    • Part of a development with existing homes, including a master gardener and hobby farm.
    • Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities (deer, wild turkeys, fox, hawks, eagles).

    Overview

    This 3.18-acre lot is located in the Pilot Ridge development. The property offers residential possibilities for privacy, farming, and views. The development currently features three homes, including a master gardener's residence and a farm with chickens, pigs, and goats. The lot offers potential wooded and mountain views. It is situated minutes from Lake James, Marion, and Morganton, and is 45 minutes from Asheville, Hickory Shelby, Boone, and Tryon. Charlotte's airport is one hour away. The location provides access to boating, fishing, water skiing in Lake James, mountain bike trails, motorcycle routes, snow skiing, hiking, waterfalls, wineries, and breweries. Modular home packages are available.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

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    City
    Nebo
    County
    McDowell
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.8461112
    Latitude
    35.6094629

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - 3.18 acre lot in Pilot Ridge development near Lake James.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 481 Pilot Ridge Road Nebo, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $97,574.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Large 3.18‑acre lot offering privacy and residential possibilities.; Convenient location: Minutes from Lake James, Marion & Morganton; within an hour of Asheville, Hickory, Shelby, Boone, Tryon, and Charlotte's Airport.; Access to outdoor activities: Enjoy boating, fishing, water skiing on Lake James, mountain biking, hiking, waterfalls, and more.
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    Listing Contact
    Paulo Benedeti
    Real Estate License ID: 103382
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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