Perched above the New River with sweeping mountain and river views, this Colonial home combines timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates. A welcoming front porch with Chippendale railings sets the tone for multiple Trex-decked porches for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the showpiece kitchen showcases a Country French design that balances rustic warmth with refined elegance, complemented by a butler’s pantry and oversized laundry room for added function and style.
Natural light fills the main level sunroom, which opens to a fenced backyard retreat, while tongue-and-groove ceilings and updated finishes add character throughout. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and two full baths, while the third level provides two additional flexible rooms—great for hosting guests, a home office, hobby space, or playroom—along with another full bath, ample storage, and a balcony overlooking the stunning mountain and river landscape. This home blends mountain beauty, river views, and modern convenience—designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining.
Recent improvements include a new roof, new HVAC, LP Smartboard siding with board-and-batten details, fenced yard, a designer dog wash with pot filler, new Kohler toilet in guest bathroom upstairs, new thermostat in bonus room, new lighting upstairs, Above garage bonus room with interior access, which could be a perfect home office. Total heated sq footage on this amazing home is 4618.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (10/13)
$1,699,000
230 E NC Highway 88, Jefferson, NC 28640
3beds
4,618sqft
Est.:
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
2.93 Acres Lot
$1,580,500 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardTrex-decked porchesMain level sunroomWelcoming front porchTongue-and-groove ceilingsAbove garage bonus roomUpdated finishes
- 96 days |
- 353 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 08, 2025 at 08:38am
Listed by:
Andrea Witherspoon 336-246-2307,
Regency Properties
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 257843
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Gas, Heat Pump, 2 Units
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Three, Gas, Masonry, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,953
- Total interior livable area: 4,618 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,618
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Wrap Around
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 2.93 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 092997215737
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Farmhouse,French Provincial,Mountain,Traditional
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $962,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,467
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,580,500
$1.50M - $1.66M
$3,141/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $1,699,000-1.5%$368/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4298204 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $1,725,000-4.2%$374/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #257843 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $1,799,999+0.1%$390/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4298204 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $1,799,000-0.1%$390/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257843 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,799,999-5%$390/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257843 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,467 +6.3% | $962,100 |
| 2024 | $2,320 -9.1% | $962,100 +78.4% |
| 2023 | $2,551 +24.9% | $539,400 +53.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,774/mo
Principal & interest
$8457
Property taxes
$722
Home insurance
$595
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28640
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mountain View ElementaryGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.4 mi
- 10/10Ashe County MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 7.5 mi
- 3/10Ashe County HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 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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