About this home

Escape to your own private High-Country sanctuary. Tucked away on over five wooded acres between Boone and West Jefferson, this move-in ready rustic 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat perfectly blends complete seclusion with mountain accessibility. A winding paved driveway welcomes you to the property, where a peaceful, rushing creek sits right at the entrance. Inside, the spacious great room boasts soaring ceilings and a striking stone fireplace, flowing seamlessly into an open kitchen upgraded with brand-new Dekton countertops, a new sink, and a pull-down faucet. The main level features two bedrooms and a fully remodeled bath. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful getaway with its own private bath and generous under-eave storage. You have to see the lower level, featuring a beautiful fully finished apartment with stylish barn doors and a separate private entrance. This versatile layout is ideal for multi-generational living, college students, or generating lucrative short- or long-term rental income. Enjoy peaceful mornings watching hummingbirds from the covered front porch or take long walks through the quiet neighborhood. Located just minutes from historic downtown West Jefferson, 20 minutes to Boone, minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and shopping, dining, healthcare, and endless Blue Ridge Mountain recreation. Located just off Hwy 221 with an easy to care for driveway. This property is the gem, the sweet spot, you've been searching for in the High Country!

Facts and features

Schools

• Ashe County High

  high · 9-12 · 5.3 mi

  4

• Ashe County Middle

  middle · 7-8 · 9.8 mi

  10

• Westwood Elementary

  elementary · K-6 · 3.0 mi

  8

• Ashe County Early College High

  high · 9-12 · 5.5 mi

  7

• Mountain View Elementary

  elementary · K-6 · 8.8 mi

  7

• Blue Ridge Elementary

  elementary · K-6 · 9.7 mi

  7

Price history

• Oct 24, 2026 · Price Changed$569,900
• Sep 24, 2026 · Price Changed$574,900
• Sep 16, 2026 · Price Changed$580,000
• Aug 7, 2026 · Listed$595,000
• Dec 11, 2020 · Sold$265,000
• Sep 29, 2020 · Price Changed$274,900
• Sep 13, 2020 · Relisted$279,900
• Aug 9, 2020 · Listing Removed—

Tax history

• 2026$1,402 tax · $278,200 assessed
• 2025$1,402 tax · $278,200 assessed
• 2023$1,346 tax · $278,200 assessed
• 2022$1,172 tax · $185,900 assessed
• 2021$1,094 tax · $171,800 assessed
• 2020$979 tax · $171,800 assessed
• 2019$960 tax · $171,800 assessed
• 2018$975 tax · $175,100 assessed

Home value

$569,000

• Collateral Analytics$569,000
• Quantarium$561,487
• Cotality$569,900

Where it is