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Sold for $799,000
    • $799,000

    229 Buena Vista Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694

    4beds
    3,606sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2002
    1.47 Acres Lot
    $803,700 Zestimate®
    $222/sqft
    $3,192 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $803,700

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    What's special

    Stunning log cabinGas fireplaceLong-range mountain viewsPaved drivewayOpen floor planPool tableOversized garage
    PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Your Dream Mountain Retreat Awaits. Discover a stunning log cabin with long-range mountain views that combine rustic charm and modern comforts for the retreat you’ve been looking for. The cabin’s open floor plan is great for entertaining or peaceful evenings in with living room, spacious kitchen, a half bathroom and laundry on the main floor. The LR offers a gas fireplace with timer (new logs in 2024). Over 3,600 heated square feet of living space. NEW Trane HVAC system & Rinnai tankless water heater installed 2022. Master BR with en-suite bathroom with walk-in closet & access to deck on main floor. Two bedrooms and one bathroom on the top floor. Two sleeping rooms and a full bathroom on the lower level. Family/Game room on lower level offers pool table, card table, gas fireplace with remote timer (new logs 2024), full bathroom and 2 sleeping areas. Oversized garage and paved driveway with ample parking. Tankless water heater for endless hot water. Sold furnished (with exclusions—see list), this home is ready to enjoy from day one. Located for both privacy and convenience, it offers the perfect mix of seclusion and accessibility. Whether you’re seeking a personal mountain escape or a turn-key investment, this property checks every box. Privately situated yet easily accessible, this home offers the peace of mountain living without sacrificing convenience. It's currently a successful short-term rental, making it a great turnkey opportunity for investors.

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    Listed by:

    Stacey Hamilton (828)773-6963,

    Mountainscape Realty

    Bought with:

    Scott Cronk, 226180

    Mountainscape Realty

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255936MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Propane
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Main Level
    Features
    • Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Furnished, Hot Tub/Spa, Window Treatments
    • Windows: Double Hung, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full,Finished,Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Two, Gas, Stone
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,140
    • Total interior livable area: 3,606 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,424
    • Finished area below ground: 1,182

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Basement, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
    • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Hot Tub
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 1.47 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 19151119003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Log Siding, Stone, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
    • Foundation: Basement
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Year built: 2002

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
    • Water: Private, Well
    • Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
    • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
    • Subdivision: The Highlands
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $300 annually
    Location
    • Region: West Jefferson

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $222/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $736,100
    • Annual tax amount: $3,562
    • Date on market: 6/2/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
    • Road surface type: Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/3/2025Sold$799,000$222/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255936 Report a problem
    7/30/2025Contingent$799,000$222/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255936 Report a problem
    7/22/2025Price change$799,000-5.9%$222/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255936 Report a problem
    6/3/2025Listed for sale$849,000+17.1%$235/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #255936 Report a problem
    10/26/2021Sold$724,800$201/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #232595 Report a problem
    8/31/2021Contingent$724,800$201/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #232595 Report a problem
    8/10/2021Listed for sale$724,800$201/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #232595 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,857 +8.3%$736,100
    2024$3,563 $736,100
    2023$3,563 +43.2%$736,100 +70%
    2022$2,488 +44.2%$432,900 +48.5%
    2021$1,725 +12.8%$291,600
    2020$1,529 +2.5%$291,600
    2019$1,491 -0.3%$291,600 -1.8%
    2018$1,496 $296,900
    2016-- $296,900
    2015$1,479 $296,900 -8.2%
    2014$1,479 $323,500
    2013-- $323,500
    2012-- $323,500
    2011-- $323,500
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28694

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Westwood
    • 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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