Welcome to your peaceful mountain retreat! This charming cottage-style home sits on a beautiful 2+/- acre lot of flat, usable land, bordered by two serene creeks that gently meander along the side and back of the property. Located just 10 minutes from downtown West Jefferson, this unrestricted property offers the freedom to make it your own—whether that’s adding another home, parking an RV, or setting up a cozy tiny house. With an additional septic system and electricity in place, ready to accommodate your expansion dreams. The home has been well cared for with fresh interior and exterior paint, a roof installed in 2019, and a newer deck/porch perfect for relaxing outdoors. Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and a new dishwasher, a formal dining room, a welcoming living room, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bath. Recent updates include new interior doors and ceiling fans throughout.The upstairs area, recently added a propane wall unit and is now counted in the heated square footage offers additional space for storage or future living space. Outside, enjoy ample storage with two outbuildings, plus plenty of room for gardening, letting the dogs run, or kids to play. The property shares a driveway with the neighboring landowner. The neigboring parcel 25.747 acres has a 20ft right of way across the lower portion of this property. This is a rare opportunity to own a peaceful, versatile mountain property with tons of potential!
Sold for $228,000
$228,000
234 Orville Barker Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
2beds
1,318sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
2.1 Acres Lot
$228,400 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$1,576 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,400
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Flat usable landSpacious kitchenSerene creeksRoom for gardeningNew dishwasherFormal dining roomNew interior doors
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Listed by:
Chris Barr (336)977-2060,
Realty One Group Results,
Kathya Segovia Ramirez 980-780-1468,
Realty One Group Results
Bought with:
Jennifer Price, 304384
Century 21 Heritage Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255022
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Kerosene, Space Heater, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Window Treatments
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,318
- Total interior livable area: 1,318 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,318
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open
- Exterior features: Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Residential
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 2.10 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15271124
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other, Septic Tank, See Remarks
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
Location
- Region: West Jefferson
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $228,000-5%$173/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #255022 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Contingent | $240,000$182/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255022 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$182/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255022 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Contingent | $240,000$182/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255022 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$182/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255022 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648 +8.3% | $123,700 |
| 2024 | $599 | $123,700 |
| 2023 | $599 +1.3% | $123,700 +51.4% |
| 2022 | $591 | $81,700 |
| 2021 | $591 +10.2% | $81,700 |
| 2020 | $536 +2% | $81,700 |
| 2019 | $526 +2% | $81,700 -2.2% |
| 2018 | $515 +2.3% | $83,500 |
| 2016 | $504 +3% | $83,500 |
| 2015 | $489 | $83,500 -3% |
| 2014 | $489 | $86,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28694
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Westwood ElementaryGrades: K-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- 10/10Ashe County MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 7.9 mi
- 4/10Ashe County HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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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