Last Sold Price
2 beds1,561 sqft$199/sqft
1656 Bare Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Description

Rustic mountian retreat! This home has a very cozy feel with hardwood floors and a corner fireplace. Secluded with creek frontage. So many nice features with this log sided home. The second floor has a bonus room that could be used as an additional bedroom or office. A great home or vacation home. Well is shared with one other lot but only this home uses it currently. Within minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and conveniently located between Wilkes, Boone and Jefferson's. Rental history is available...Rustic mountian retreat! This home has a very cozy feel with hardwood floors and a corner fireplace. Secluded with creek frontage. So many nice features with this log sided home. The second floor has a bonus room that could be used as an additional bedroom or office. A great home or vacation home. Well is shared with one other lot but only this home uses it currently. Within minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, and conveniently located between Wilkes, Boone and Jefferson's. Rental history is available upon request. A portion of the property is encumbered by a 150-foot cross country transmission line easement and a portion of the dwelling lies in the easement area. The homes existence in the easement is allowed per Blue Ridge Energy, but restricts any expansion to the home. See attachments.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/13/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jonathan Barlow • Peak Mountain Properties, Inc • (336) 846-7325

Property Details for 1656 Bare Road

Status
MLS #
252417
Days on Market
49
Taxes
$1,290 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2005
Lot Size
1.64 AC / 71,438 SF
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Mountain
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
Parking Features
Carport, Driveway, Gravel, Private
Subdivision Name
None
Zoning Description
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$383,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

West Jefferson, NC

9 comparable properties found

$305,000 | 9261 Highway 16, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1/40
1

$305,000

Sold 08/18/26

2
Bedrooms
1,214
Square Feet
3.71
Acres
$495,000 | 619 Falcon Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1/49
2

$495,000

Sold 08/07/26

2
Bedrooms
1,777
Square Feet
5.7
Acres
$383,000 | 869 Bare Hollow Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1/31
3

$383,000

Sold 05/22/25

3
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
1
Acres
a view of a porch with furniture and wooden floor
1/24
4

$360,000

Sold 10/15/25

2
Bedrooms
961
Square Feet
2.12
Acres
a view of a swimming pool with a yard
1/44
5

$425,000

Sold 08/22/25

2
Bedrooms
1,441
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/39
6

$310,000

Sold 11/22/24

2
Bedrooms
1,742
Square Feet
1.16
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/40
7

$389,000

Sold 10/21/24

3
Bedrooms
1,385
Square Feet
6.4
Acres
a view of a house with swimming pool next to a yard
1/31
8

$240,000

Sold 06/26/25

2
Bedrooms
1,050
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
$565,000 | 160 Falcon Ridge Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694
1/2
9

$565,000

Sold 10/01/24

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
10.5
Acres

Location

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Sold By Keller Williams High Country

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Building Information for 1656 Bare Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size1.64 AC / 71,438 SF

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$1,683 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,576

Property Taxes

$108

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1656 Bare Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From West Jefferson - southwest on main St - Continue onto NC-163 E - 8.4mi - Turn left onto Bare Rd. Home will be on the left.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28694
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 16-Jefferson, West Jefferson
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 12346050050
  • Additional Parcels Description: 12346050008
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,290
  • Tax Book Number: 545/1932
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westwood
  • High School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1561.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.64
  • Lot Size Area: 1.64
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1561.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, Other, Plat, SellersPropertyDisclosure, SeeRemarks, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Construction Materials: LogSiding, VinylSiding, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, HeatPump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: ConvectionOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: CarbonMonoxideDetector

Property History for 1656 Bare Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #252417

$310,000
Nov 15, 2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252417

Nov 12, 2024

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252417

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2024

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #252417

$310,000
11/15/2024

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252417

11/12/2024

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #252417

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

Public Records for 1656 Bare Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,300Additions$267,800Total$292,100
Tax Record2025$1,560 ($130 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,494 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,494 SqFtLot Size59,285 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyASHEAPN12346050050

Schools near 1656 Bare 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 - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Westwood Elementary
PublicK to 6

Ashe County Middle
Public7 to 8

Ashe County High
Public9 to 12

Ashe County Early College High
Public9 to 13

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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$310,000
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