1294 Spencer Branch Rd

2,647 Sq. Ft.
$246 / Sq. Ft.
2,647
Sq. Ft.
$246
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Victorian mountain farmhouse with four spacious sleeping rooms, creek frontage & panoramic views! Rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored Victorian farmhouse offering the flexibility and space today's buyers are seeking. While currently permitted for a 2-bedroom septic system, the home features four spacious sleeping rooms, providing ample space for family, guests, home offices, hobbies, or multi-purpose living. Sellers have also obtained preliminary county approval for a future 4-bedroom...Victorian mountain farmhouse with four spacious sleeping rooms, creek frontage & panoramic views! Rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored Victorian farmhouse offering the flexibility and space today's buyers are seeking. While currently permitted for a 2-bedroom septic system, the home features four spacious sleeping rooms, providing ample space for family, guests, home offices, hobbies, or multi-purpose living. Sellers have also obtained preliminary county approval for a future 4-bedroom septic upgrade, with supporting test hole information and installer estimates available upon request. Blending historic character with modern comfort, this charming farmhouse showcases original wood wall panels, refinished hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and custom cabinetry, and a cozy brick fireplace with wood-burning insert. Multiple covered porches invite you to relax and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting. Outside, you'll discover rolling pastures, mature hardwoods, natural springs, private creek frontage, and breathtaking long-range mountain and valley views. Gentle terrain makes the property ideal for hiking, UTV riding, homesteading, recreation, or future development, with several exceptional building sites throughout the acreage. At the property's highest elevation, a broad, level knoll offers stunning panoramic mountain and valley views with multiple potential homesites. Included is a separate half-acre parcel directly across the road with private access to the rushing waters of Spencer Branch Creek, creating a truly unique mountain retreat. Additional improvements include a detached garage, workshop, carport, chicken coop, and storage sheds, providing ample space for equipment, hobbies, farming, or recreational pursuits. As an added bonus, the home is being offered substantially furnished, allowing buyers to begin enjoying mountain living immediately. A list of seller-reserved items and exclusions will be provided upon request. Home is currently served by a 2-bedroom septic permit. Four sleeping rooms are present in the home. Preliminary county approval for a 4-bedroom septic upgrade has been obtained; additional information available upon request. Whether you're seeking a mountain homestead, family retreat, vacation property, income-producing opportunity, or private getaway, this exceptional property offers a rare combination of historic charm, usable acreage, creek frontage, mountain views, and future potential.
  1. Listed by Helen Leserra • Ashe County Realty • (336) 846-4008
  2. Listed by Beverly Black • Ashe County Realty

Property Details for 1294 Spencer Branch Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
Parking Features
Asphalt, Carport, Driveway, Detached, Garage, ThreeOrMoreSpaces
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange, Mountains, Pasture, CreekStream
LISTING UPDATED: 06/22/2026 12:48 PM

Property Details for 1294 Spencer Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #262776
Days on Market2
Taxes$2,710 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1915
Lot Size29.26 AC / 1,274,565 SF
CountyAshe County

Location

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Building Information for 1294 Spencer Branch Road

Stories2Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size29.26 AC / 1,274,565 SF

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$3,465 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,239

Property Taxes

$226

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1294 Spencer Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 88 west to right on Hwy 194 and take a right at the stop sign in Lansing and go approx 5 miles to left on Spencer Branch Road for about a mile to house on right .
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28643
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 17-Helton, Piney Creek
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 062063769114
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,710
  • Tax Book Number: 467/1604
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blue Ridge
  • High School: Ashe County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2647.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 29.26
  • Lot Size Area: 29.26
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2647.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Barns, Outbuilding, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, Storage
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: FiberCement, WoodFrame
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple
  • Security Features: ClosedCircuitCameras
  • Roof: Metal, Other, SeeRemarks
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Fireplaces, Propane
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 1294 Spencer Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #262776

$650,000—
May 8, 2026

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #257353

$650,000—
May 7, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #257353

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #262776

$650,000
05/08/2026

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #257353

$650,000
05/07/2026

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #257353

$650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1294 Spencer Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$152,000Additions$365,300Total$517,300
Tax Record2023$2,607 ($217 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,940 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,940 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,263,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1985CountyASHEAPN06207113

Schools near 1294 Spencer Branch Road

This home is within Ashe County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Blue Ridge Elementary
PublicK to 6

Ashe County Middle
Public7 to 8

Ashe County High
Public9 to 12

Mountain View Elementary
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1294 Spencer Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Lansing, NC 28643. This property was listed for sale on June 22, 2026 by Ashe County Realty, it's currently listed at $650,000. This listing's school district is Ashe County School District. Nearby schools include Blue Ridge Elementary, Ashe County Middle and Ashe County High. 1294 Spencer Branch Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 2,647 sqft single family home built in 1915.

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