About this home

Tucked away in the peaceful countryside of Creston, this 9.727-acre unrestricted property offers the a blend of mountain charm and country living. This affordable 1,447 sq ft home (438 sq ft of which the ceilings are just under 7') features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a versatile bonus room-great for an office, guest space, or hobby room. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout with a living room, dining/foyer area, kitchen, pantry closet, laundry room, and a cozy den/family room equipped with a woodstove for those cooler mountain evenings. Step outside and take in the beauty of fully fenced acreage which can be used for livestock, hobby farming, or simply quiet mountain living. The property is well-equipped with multiple outbuildings, including a large barn, pull-in equipment shed/run-in, and a chicken coop-ready for your animals and equipment. There is also a hunting structure on the property surrounded by both open and wooded land for the hunters paradise. A gentle creek runs along the lower side of the driveway and is easily accessible from the fenced pasture area, adding both charm and functionality. Enjoy a mix of mountain and pastoral views from the home and upper pasture, along with established fruit trees including blueberry, peach, and pear. Relax and unwind on the spacious front deck with both covered and open areas, or take in the quiet surroundings from the covered back deck. A rare opportunity to own usable acreage with no restrictions in a country mountain setting for a full-time residence, mini-farm, mountain retreat, hunters paradise, or weekend getaway. With 9.73 acres, outbuildings, creek, fence, 2BR/2BA home this is a true value!

Facts and features

Schools

• Ashe County Middle

  middle · 7-8 · 10.4 mi

  10

• Ashe County High

  high · 9-12 · 13.0 mi

  4

• Blue Ridge Elementary

  elementary · K-6 · 9.2 mi

  7

• Westwood Elementary

  elementary · K-6 · 12.4 mi

  8

• Ashe County Early College High

  high · 9-12 · 13.1 mi

  7

• Mountain View Elementary

  elementary · K-6 · 14.3 mi

  7

Price history

• Sep 1, 2026 · Price Changed$250,000
• Jul 1, 2026 · Price Changed$270,000
• Mar 29, 2026 · Listed$280,000
• Dec 7, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• Oct 3, 2025 · Price Changed$299,500
• Jul 29, 2025 · Listed$315,000
• Apr 1, 2019 · Sold$136,000
• Jul 25, 2018 · Listing Removed—

Tax history

• 2026$733 tax · $140,000 assessed
• 2025$733 tax · $140,000 assessed
• 2023$705 tax · $140,000 assessed
• 2022$908 tax · $133,000 assessed
• 2021$908 tax · $133,000 assessed
• 2020$818 tax · $133,000 assessed
• 2019$572 tax · $133,000 assessed
• 2018$540 tax · $122,800 assessed

Home value

$248,000

• Collateral Analytics$248,000
• Quantarium$233,114
• Cotality$251,000

Where it is