Last Sold Price
1 bed932 sqft$392/sqft
1396 Ben Bolen Rd, Creston, NC 28615

Description

Discover the perfect blend of mountain living & country charm with this beautifully renovated 1930s 2-bedroom farmhouse on over 2.6 acres. This property is minutes from West Jefferson, Todd & 30 minutes from Boone! This charming 2-bedroom home features a fully updated interior with new electrical, plumbing, windows, & more. The main level includes a great room & dining room with 14' ceilings, ample kitchen with shaker cabinets, granite counters, new appliances, & under-cabinet lighting. The spacious...Discover the perfect blend of mountain living & country charm with this beautifully renovated 1930s 2-bedroom farmhouse on over 2.6 acres. This property is minutes from West Jefferson, Todd & 30 minutes from Boone! This charming 2-bedroom home features a fully updated interior with new electrical, plumbing, windows, & more. The main level includes a great room & dining room with 14' ceilings, ample kitchen with shaker cabinets, granite counters, new appliances, & under-cabinet lighting. The spacious primary bedroom is steps away from the full bathroom with tub/shower combo, & the bright & cheery laundry/mudroom with access to the backyard. Upstairs offers a bedroom with a large attic closet, & a small nook. Sold mostly furnished, this turnkey property boasts an excellent vacation rental history & is a guest favorite. Enjoy Southern Exposure & a spring-fed fishpond with two bold streams featuring cascading waterfalls. The pond, certified to support 200 trout, is ideal for summer fun. An outdoor shower is excellent for extra bathing facilities in the warmer months. Gather around the outdoor fire pit by the creek for family get-togethers with s'mores under the stars. At an elevation of 3,200 feet, enjoy cool summers & snowy winters. There's plenty of usable yard space for children, pets, a mini-farm, gardening, & more. A shed provides ample storage for bicycles, tubes, kayaks, & outdoor equipment. Reflect at the Prayer Rock, a large rock outcropping with a touch of history. With nearby breweries, shops, restaurants, the New River, & the nearly 3,000-acre Three Top Mountain Game Lands steps away, this property offers many options for full-time residents or part-time vacationers to enjoy a vast array of things to do and see in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Showing appointments are limited. Don't miss out on this unique property! Note: The ceiling height upstairs is less than 7 feet & the upstairs bedroom and heated square footage are not represented in the listing totals.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Julie A. Miller • Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty • (336) 246-6348
  2. Listed by Jerrita Roark • Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty

Property Details for 1396 Ben Bolen Road

Status
MLS #
250488
Days on Market
50
Taxes
$1,010 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
2.68 AC / 116,871 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage, Farmhouse, Mountain
Waterfront Features
Creek, Pond, Stream
Parking Features
Driveway, NoGarage, Paved, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
Mountains
Zoning Description
None

Location

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Building Information for 1396 Ben Bolen Road

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size2.68 AC / 116,871 SF

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$1,939 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,855

Property Taxes

$84

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Property Information for 1396 Ben Bolen Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From West Jefferson, take Hwy 88/194 West. Take left onto Buffalo Road. Stay on Buffalo Rd for several miles until it turns into Ben Bolen Rd. House is located on the right. Look for sign. If you reach Three Top Circle, you've gone too far.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28615
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 21-Creston, North Fork, Laurel
  • MLS Area Minor: Ashe County
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 03114046
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,010
  • Tax Book Number: 514/1109
  • Tax Legal Description: +/-2.683 Acres and all improvements thereon
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blue Ridge
  • High School: Ashe County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 932.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.683
  • Lot Size Area: 2.683
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 932.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, Plat, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey, RentRolls
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Spring
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: FirePit, HorseFacilities, OutBuildings, PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, VinylSiding, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, LuxuryVinyl, LuxuryVinylPlank
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Rooms Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, ForcedAir, Oil
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Attic, CathedralCeilings, Furnished
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 1396 Ben Bolen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #250488

$365,000
Aug 13, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1540168746

$365,000

+18.1% / yr

Jul 13, 2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #250488

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #250488

$365,000
08/13/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1540168746

$365,000

+18.1% / yr

07/13/2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #250488

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

Public Records for 1396 Ben Bolen Road

Taxable ValueLand$31,800Additions$168,600Total$200,400
Tax Record2025$1,050 ($88 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,116 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,116 SqFtLot Size116,871 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1975CountyASHEAPN03114046

Schools near 1396 Ben Bolen 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 - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Blue Ridge Elementary
PublicK to 6

Ashe County Middle
Public7 to 8

Ashe County High
Public9 to 12

Westwood Elementary
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1396 Ben Bolen Road, Creston, NC 28615
$365,000
1
932
116,871
$220,000
1,287
3,681,822
1,456
71,395
936
379,233
1,344
246,985
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1,512
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