Enjoy easy one-level living just 10 minutes from West Jefferson and 25–30 minutes from Boone. This cozy home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, along with both a comfortable den and a separate living room, providing plenty of space to relax or entertain.
Stay warm during the winter months with the charming wood-burning stove. Outside, a sweet little creek and a thriving vegetable garden enhance the beauty of this flat and spacious 1.7-acre lot with room for chickens or other animals. Three outbuildings provide ample storage, and a usable fenced dog lot adds even more convenience. Property also has an assumable loan at 5.75 % interest, and seller is offering a $5K credit or allowance for new flooring. A wonderful blend of comfort, functionality, and peaceful country living — all within easy reach of town!
For sale
Price cut: $20.2K (6/3)
$285,700
1653 Black Bear Inn Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
3beds
1,355sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,652/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
1.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Usable fenced dog lotThriving vegetable gardenSweet little creekCharming wood-burning stoveComfortable den
- 177 days |
- 749 |
- 38 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Barr (336)977-2060,
Realty One Group Results
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259951
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Kerosene, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,355
- Total interior livable area: 1,355 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,355
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 132955298308
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,500
- Annual tax amount: $893
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Listing terms: Assumable,Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $285,700-6.6%$211/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,900+15.4%$226/sqft |
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| 7/8/2022 | Sold | $265,000$196/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Contingent | $265,000$196/sqft |
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| 3/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $265,000+269%$196/sqft |
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| 6/3/2005 | Sold | $71,825$53/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $893 +8.3% | $170,500 |
| 2024 | $825 | $170,500 |
| 2023 | $825 +21.4% | $170,500 +73.8% |
| 2022 | $680 | $98,100 |
| 2021 | $680 +10.7% | $98,100 |
| 2020 | $614 +2.1% | $98,100 |
| 2019 | $601 +2% | $98,100 -2.1% |
| 2018 | $589 +1.8% | $100,200 |
| 2016 | $579 +8.6% | $100,200 |
| 2015 | $533 | $100,200 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $533 | $96,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $96,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,700 |
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Neighborhood: 28694
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westwood ElementaryGrades: K-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Ashe County MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 4/10Ashe County HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westwood
- Middle: Ashe County
- High: Ashe County
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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