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Sold for $250,000
  • $250,000

    488 Oakwood Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694

    2beds
    1,132sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    0.45 Acres Lot
    $299,200 Zestimate®
    $221/sqft
    $1,576 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $299,200

    $281,000 - $320,000

    $1,576/mo

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    What's special

    Nestled in the serene mountains, just 2 miles from downtown West Jefferson, this charming cottage offers a fantastic opportunity for those with a creative vision. Ready to be transformed into your dream home, this fixer-upper features a spacious great room with an open-concept design, seamlessly integrating the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The main floor hosts a primary bedroom with double closets, a cozy guest bedroom, and a convenient full bath plus an additional half bath. The downstairs area boasts a large room that could be a family room with sliding doors that open to the backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxation, complemented by an adjacent full bath. Additionally, there is a versatile room with a closet that, while windowless, could serve as a home office, gym, or extra storage. The property includes a garage with space for lawn mowers and mountain toys. Adjacent to the garage is a workshop room, ideal for DIY projects or further storage needs. If you have a flair for design and renovation, this mountain cottage is the perfect canvas for you to showcase your talents and create a truly unique and personalized home. Listing documents uploaded are: RPD, MOG, Deed, and Aerial. Septic permit not located. Sellers have received multiple offers and are asking that best offers be submitted tomorrow 6/21 by 6:00 pm.

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    Listed by:

    April Weaver-Taracido (336)246-6348,

    Howard Hanna Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty

    Bought with:

    Jeff Dollar, 344079

    Realty One Group Results

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 250370MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Upper Level
    Features
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,788
    • Total interior livable area: 1,132 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,132
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Other, See Remarks
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 0.45 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 19267040

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Utilities & green energy

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

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Jefferson
    • Subdivision: None

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/11/2024Sold$250,000+11.1%$221/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #250370 Report a problem
    6/22/2024Contingent$225,000$199/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #250370 Report a problem
    6/18/2024Listed for sale$225,000$199/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #250370 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$935 +116.2%$178,400
    2024$432 $178,400
    2023$432 -43.5%$178,400 +56.5%
    2022$766 $114,000
    2021$766 +11.1%$114,000
    2020$689 +2.2%$114,000
    2019$674 +2%$114,000 -2.3%
    2018$661 +1.1%$116,700
    2016$653 -0.5%$116,700
    2015$657 $116,700 -7.6%
    2014$657 $126,300
    2013-- $126,300
    2012-- $126,300
    2011-- $126,300

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28694

    Nearby schools

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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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