Lapkoff And Graves Team
Our Team
About Us
Julie:
Being a RealtorⓇ is a helping and caring profession—listening to what others want and need. I enjoy putting all the pieces together to facilitate the process of buying or selling your property.
I've always had a passion for real estate and remodeling. When I began my second career in 2007, I knew I wanted to live in the mountains. Clearly, I made the best two moves!
Haywood County is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. I feel so fortunate to be on the frontline of working in real estate for all the people in our community, as well as introducing people to our area.
Darrin
Originally from Michigan, I was drawn to the culture and the mountains of Western North Carolina when I moved here with my family in 2007. My wife Patrycja and I now consider Haywood County home, and we love it here for a variety of reasons, among others: the mild climate, the fantastic people, and the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. My daughter Maddy graduated from NC State in 2022 with a degree in Environmental Science, and is now setting out for a career in her field. As far as hobbies go, having been here 15+ years, have hiked many of the wonderful trails of WNC, yet have many more to hike for the first time.
Experience
With over twenty years of experience between us working as full-time, dedicated WNC real estate agents, we have helped hundreds of clients fulfill their real estate goals. The experience and knowledge gained from the hundreds of past transactions we’ve brokered helps us to serve our clients better today.
Our extensive real estate agency experience includes a diverse array of residential real estate categories: existing homes, new builds/developments, land development, condos, etc.
While the focus of our professional career is agency, we are both homeowners and real estate investors, providing our clients with valuable advice born from experience. Whether considering a residence, a vacation property, an investment, or all of the above, know that you can count on our dedication, expertise, and professionalism to serve you well.
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Accolades
- 2020 Canopy MLS Advisory Board member(Darrin)
Service Areas & Specialties
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How is the tax bill of a home determined in North Carolina?
Real property is appraised at 100% of market value and includes land, buildings, structures, and improvements. State law requires counties to reappraise every eight years, but many counties reappraise every four. A bill can be a combination of tax rates. For example, a home inside the City of Asheville and Asheville City School districts will have three separate tax rates represented on a bill: the Buncombe County rate, the City of Asheville rate, and the Asheville City School rate. All rates are totaled to calculate the total tax liability. Tax rate estimates for our mountain communities can be found on page 127 of the Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Welcome magazine.
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Testimonials
Darrin is nothing short of amazing. I truly trust him in every aspect of the real estate transaction. He is someone who can truly understand what you are looking for and help you make your dreams a reality!
Erika Lance
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We are completely new to the area and purchased our home while living in another state. Julie Lapkoff from the Lapkoff-Graves team, was referred to us by a colleague who had bought his dream home with her assistance. We were so impressed by Julie's professionalism, expertise, and knowledge about the real estate business in general. In the end, she found us the perfect vacation home, a beautiful mountain cabin.
Tony and Kathy Ortiz
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If you want the most helpful team for real estate, then choose Lapkoff and Graves, you will not be disappointed, they are great to work with and professional. They also have a lot of experience in the local area of WNC and the Waynesville area.
Frank Cappuccio, visitor to North Carolina and local owner who sold their property here.
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I've worked with Julie Lapkoff during our recent transaction in Maggie Valley. She is, by far, the best agent I have ever worked with. I say this as fellow broker myself of many years. I highly recommend her.
Assaf Raz
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Darrin and Julie are an outstanding team. We worked with Darrin before and would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate team. They know the Waynesville market and made our selling experience painless!
LuAnn G, Grand Junction, CO
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Darrin was an exceptional Sales Associate he went the extra mile for us and he was very knowledgeable ! We so appreciated his time and efforts! Will certainly refer him!
Heidi Lang , Ponte Vedra, FL
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Darrin was phenomenal! Attentive, courteous, knowledgable of the market. Wouldn't go with another agent in WNC.
Orlando Ortiz, Orlando FL
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Our Listings
$887,000
00 Mary Lee Place #3-R
Waynesville 28785
Welcome to Mary Lee Place! This premier development of Appalachian style Arts & Crafts homes is brought to you by prominent builder/developer Distin ...
MLS# 3626230 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies
$780,000
15 Alexander Drive #15
Maggie Valley 28751
Build with Distinctive Building & Design on this premium lot in the great resort community of Masters Landing at Maggie Valley Club & Resort. The ho ...
MLS# 3730976 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Keller Williams Great Smokies
$428,000
36 Cheyenne Court
Maggie Valley 28751
Experience a unique lifestyle in a charming cozy, privately located cabin with stunning views, gorgeous sunsets & beautiful nature all around. A gre ...
MLS# 3940410 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$389,000
65 Glenview Lane #3037
Maggie Valley 28751
This wonderfully maintained condo overlooking hole #9 at MVCR boasts many sought after features, including: top floor(vaulted ceilings), beautiful c ...
MLS# 4011820 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$389,000
1304 Blanton Branch Road
Sylva 28779
Beautifully wooded and gently rolling land with relatively easy access into the heart of the parcel. An old logging road runs relatively level throu ...
MLS# 4016504 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$350,000
599 Savannah Drive
Sylva 28779
This 2000 sq ft, 4bed, 2bath single level home near downtown in Sylva has wonderful potential. Extensive recent renovations are nearly complete. New ...
MLS# 3911949 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$277,000
00 Meadow Lark Lane
Burnsville 28714
This gorgeous, high elevation parcel of land has multiple excellent home site areas on its 18.49 acres. Lying at 4300-4800' elevation, the land enjo ...
MLS# 3893911 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$268,000
110 Summit Street
Waynesville 28786
This cute and quaint in-town Waynesville property is currently being used with great success as a vacation rental home. The stand-alone, solid brick ...
MLS# 4005792 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$250,000
00 White Ridge
Waynesville 28785
This gorgeous 25.5 acre parcel is well-suited to be home to a private estate. Located just north of Waynesville, there are multiple excellent home s ...
MLS# 3891807 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$169,000
296 Mulberry Street
Clyde 28721
Whether a starter home or for retirement, this in-town Clyde property would make a great one. Built in 1930, this "solid bones" house boasts hardwoo ...
MLS# 3926106 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$159,000
00 Blanton Branch Road
Sylva 28779
Nicely wooded parcel that would make a wonderful setting for a private residence. Blanton Branch, pictured, sits at the base of the property. State ...
MLS# 4016514 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$149,000
2872 Panther Creek Road
Clyde 28721
Beautiful river view and privacy timber, and over 550+ feet of River Frontage for trout fishing. This is a property to get away to the mountain cool ...
MLS# 4000181 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$125,000
00 Spruce Patch Lane
Sylva 28779
This high elevation parcel, above the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the shadow of Mt Lyn Lowry, is a special piece of property. At nearly 5500' of eleva ...
MLS# 3913916 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$94,900
11 Trout Lily Lane #11
Maggie Valley 28751
This lot boasts gorgeous view potential in the Scarlet Oaks development of Maggie Valley Club & Resort. If you're looking for a lot with lots of usa ...
MLS# 3862667 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$92,500
00 Ironwood Lane #12
Maggie Valley 28751
Nice, wooded lot in the heart of Scarlet Oaks at Maggie Valley Club & Resort. Wonderful spot for a mountain retreat, and with no restrictions on sho ...
MLS# 3898109 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$89,500
13 Ironwood Lane
Maggie Valley 28751
If you are looking for a great vacation home setting in the mountains of WNC, look no further. Nice wooded lot in the heart of Scarlet Oaks at Maggi ...
MLS# 3702156 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$89,500
14 Trout Lily Lane
Maggie Valley 28751
Excellent Scarlet Oaks Estates lot that overlooks the Cottages section to the SW with views to the mountains beyond. At just over an acre, this larg ...
MLS# 3702157 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$58,000
00 Shadyside Drive
Waynesville 28785
Outstanding Lot! - New driveways access and homesite area all prepared- view cleared out for long range views and privacy - Shared well so all is re ...
MLS# 3903198 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$54,900
00 Loblolly Way #C-13
Maggie Valley 28751
Nestled within Maggie Valley Club & Resort, this Cottages lot in Scarlet Oaks offers the best of both worlds. The wooded lot provides a sense of pri ...
MLS# 3936721 - Active Under Contract
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$48,000
00 Forest Drive
Maggie Valley 28751
If you can't find what you are want - "small cabin in the woods, nice layered mountain views surrounding"... consider building on this lot. There ...
MLS# 3840848 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$44,900
60 Utah Mountain Road
Waynesville 28785
Beautiful setting and lot, ideally suited for your new south-facing home with a long-range view. Gentle-laying home site area has potential big view ...
MLS# 3894484 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$34,900
#19 Connies Cove
Waynesville 28786
At 3.5 acres, this property is an excellent value in a peaceful Haywood County location. View potential with some clearing that will inherently occu ...
MLS# 3900422 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
$24,900
#3 Autumn Drive
Waynesville 28785
Great parcel for the price, and with owner financing available! In the gated community of Cherry Hills Estates, this building lot enjoys easy top-si ...
MLS# 3896854 - Active
Listed by Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville
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