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  • $355,000

    343 Turkey Run Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694

    2beds
    1,123sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1981
    1.12 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $316/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Authentic log cabinHand-hewn logsExpansive front deckCozy stone wood-burning fireplaceVintage king wood stove
    At the end of a quiet road where the pavement, schedules, and noise of the modern world seem to fade away, you'll find a place that feels as though it was plucked from the pages of a mountain storybook. Nestled among towering trees in the Appalachian Mountains, this authentic log cabin offers a rare combination of seclusion, history, and timeless charm. Here, mornings begin with birdsong drifting through the forest, afternoons unfold beneath a canopy of green, and evenings are best spent watching firelight dance across hand-hewn logs that have already witnessed a century of history. Originally constructed from 100-year-old logs brought from Pennsylvania, this remarkable cabin carries a sense of character that simply cannot be recreated. Every beam and wall tells a story. A thoughtfully added addition provides additional living space while preserving the home's rustic mountain spirit. Inside, warm wood floors flow throughout much of the home, complemented by a cozy stone wood-burning fireplace and a vintage King wood stove that seem perfectly at home in this woodland retreat. Offered mostly furnished, the cabin is ready for its next chapter, whether as your full-time residence, weekend getaway, investment property, or family mountain haven. In other words, it's ready for YOU! Step onto the expansive front deck and leave the world behind. Sip coffee as the morning mist drifts through the trees. Spend quiet afternoons with a favorite book. Gather with family beneath a sky full of stars. The surrounding forest provides a backdrop of peace and privacy that seems increasingly difficult to find nowadays. Above, the loft level offers a second full bathroom and has traditionally served as a bedroom, though it could just as easily become an artist's studio, writer's retreat, home office, library, or cozy den. The space is yours to imagine. A charming--yet utilitarian--storage shed is nestled a few feet into the woods and is currently used a a workshop. But it could certainly be repurposed to your heart's content. Despite its wonderfully secluded setting on a private dead-end road with little traffic, you're less than 10 minutes from the welcoming mountain town of West Jefferson, with its galleries, restaurants, breweries, and small-town charm. Boone, Blowing Rock, Appalachian Ski Resort, and Appalachian State University are all within about 30 minutes, placing further adventure and convenience comfortably within reach. With no POA restrictions and only a shared responsibility among neighbors for the private road and community well, ownership remains refreshingly uncomplicated. Some homes provide shelter. Others provide an experience. This one offers a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the simple pleasures that drew people to the mountains generations ago.
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    Listed by:

    Eric Thomas (828)264-9111,

    Century 21 Mountain Vistas

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 262506MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Furnished
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: One, Stone, Wood Burning
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,123
      • Total interior livable area: 1,123 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,123
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Private
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Open
      • Exterior features: Fence, Fire Pit, Out Building(s), Storage, Gravel Driveway
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 1.12 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 152975549646

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage,Log Home
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Log
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1981
      Details
      • Warranty included: Yes

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit Unavailable
      • Water: Shared Well

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $316/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $270,400
      • Annual tax amount: $1,417
      • Date on market: 6/14/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Gravel

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/26/2026Contingent$355,000$316/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #262506 Report a problem
        6/15/2026Listed for sale$355,000+108.8%$316/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #262506 Report a problem
        11/30/2018Sold$170,000-5.5%$151/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #209162 Report a problem
        7/16/2018Listed for sale$179,900$160/sqft
        Source: Regency Properties #209162 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,417 +8.3%$270,400
        2024$1,309 $270,400
        2023$1,309 +28.7%$270,400 +68.5%
        2022$1,017 $160,500
        2021$1,017 +11.8%$160,500
        2020$909 +2.3%$160,500
        2019$888 +2%$160,500 +15.9%
        2018$871 $138,500
        2016-- $138,500
        2015$744 $138,500 -5.9%
        2014$744 $147,200
        2013-- $147,200
        2012-- $147,200
        2011-- $147,200
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        Neighborhood: 28694

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        • Elementary: Westwood
        • High: Ashe County

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