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  • Price cut: $30K (7/9)
    $269,000

    2890 Old Highway 16, Jefferson, NC 28640

    2beds
    1,170sqft
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    $1,574/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1945
    2.33 Acres Lot
    $258,000 Zestimate®
    $230/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Nice cottage houseTasteful fashionNew floors and ceilingsNew appliancesNew heating and air
    2.329 Acres with a nice cottage house with a bold creek at the back (Phoenix Creek). House features 2 bedrooms/1 bath. One room is being used as a bedroom but does not have a closet. New heating and air along with new floors and ceilings. House has been done in a tasteful fashion. Some furnishings will go with the house. Features a 2-car garage with new garage doors. Extra-large space for a garden. New appliances. All of the ceiling fans are new and have remotes. Close proximity to Jefferson, Boone and Wilkesboro. Laundry room (30 sq ft) was not counted in square footage due to ceiling height. House is move in ready. Recent survey included in documents. Seller loves the property but is having to sell due to health issues.
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    Listed by:

    Kaye Cox (336)385-6112,

    Cox Realty Co.

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 262744MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,170
      • Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,170
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Open
      Lot
      • Size: 2.33 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: 182979928251

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1945

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Jefferson

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $230/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $223,900
      • Annual tax amount: $1,300
      • Date on market: 6/20/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $258,000

        $245,000 - $271,000

        $1,366/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/9/2026Price change$269,000-10%$230/sqft
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        6/27/2026Price change$299,000-3.5%$256/sqft
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        6/20/2026Listed for sale$310,000+55%$265/sqft
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        9/16/2025Sold$200,000-14.9%$171/sqft
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        9/10/2025Pending sale$235,000$201/sqft
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        8/21/2025Price change$235,000-5.8%$201/sqft
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        6/17/2025Price change$249,500-0.8%$213/sqft
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        6/13/2025Listed for sale$251,500-36.3%$215/sqft
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        6/3/2025Sold$395,000+54%$338/sqft
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        6/3/2025Listed for sale$256,500-35.1%$219/sqft
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        4/11/2025Contingent$395,000$338/sqft
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        3/17/2025Price change$395,000-7.1%$338/sqft
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        2/23/2025Listed for sale$425,000$363/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,126 +6.3%$223,900
        2024$1,059 $223,900
        2023$1,059 +13.8%$223,900 +54.6%
        2022$930 $144,800
        2021$930 +11.6%$144,800
        2020$833 $144,800
        2019$833 +2%$144,800 -1.2%
        2018$817 +1.4%$146,600
        2016$806 +11.5%$146,600
        2015$722 $146,600 +6.2%
        2014$722 $138,100
        2013-- $138,100
        2012-- $138,100
        2011-- $138,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28640

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        • Elementary: Mountain View
        • 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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