Highest and Best Offer Deadline Wednesday Dec 18 10am. Rural Ashe County 19th century Farmhouse 20 minutes from the Mountain Tourist Town of West Jefferson. Just miles to the Virginia border. The property conveys 4.15 acres of cleared and wooded rolling terrain. Level grassy area ideal for small grazing paddock or large garden. Enjoy the tranquil meandering stream from the wrap-around front porch. Well Built in 1985 with that historic old country charm. Hardwood floors throughout, Wood finished family room with Mantled Fireplace that could be used as a formal dining room. Large 1/2 bath on main floor. Full bathroom with an enclosed shower. One of the upstairs bedrooms has a walkout covered porch with a Winter Mountain View. Home waiting to be brought back to its classic appeal. Several outbuildings. Shared well agreement. Single Gravesite on the right side of home identified with several statues.
Closed
$165,770
280 John Griffith Rd, Lansing, NC 28643
5beds
2,580sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
4.42 Acres Lot
$301,400 Zestimate®
$64/sqft
$1,916 Estimated rent
Home value
$301,400
$217,000 - $398,000
$1,916/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2025 at 10:51am
Listing Provided by:
Roxanne Hale Roxanne@HarperRealtyNC.com,
Harper Realty
Bought with:
Steven Howell
Niche Properties LLC
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4206138
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bedroom s
- Level: Upper
Bathroom half
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Mud Room, Utility Room, Inside
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,580
- Total interior livable area: 2,580 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,580
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Front Porch, Wrap Around
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 4.42 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Flood Fringe Area, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 06211040
- Zoning: None
- Special conditions: Notice Of Default
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other - See Remarks
- Water: Shared Well, Other - See Remarks
- Utilities for property: Other - See Remarks
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lansing
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA 203(K),Other - See Remarks
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Sold | $165,770$64/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4206138 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,033 -21.9% | $197,200 -8.4% |
| 2024 | $1,323 +22% | $215,200 |
| 2023 | $1,085 +13.9% | $215,200 +52.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28643
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Blue Ridge ElementaryGrades: K-6Distance: 6.7 mi
- 10/10Ashe County MiddleGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 3/10Ashe County HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blue Ridge
- Middle: Ashe County
- High: Ashe County
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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