166 Old Helton School Rd

2,896 Sq. Ft.
$33 / Sq. Ft.
2,896
Sq. Ft.
$33
per Sq. Ft.

Description

FIXER UPPER for SALE in the Helton Creek area of Lansing, NC! CASH ONLY - no mortgages. Needs a lot of work - it flooded with Hurricane Helene, washed out the right side of the foundation and approximately 1.5-2 feet of water entered the home. County Zoning office confirmed it can be repaired, no special regulations since it is NOT located in the 100 year flood plain. Built around 1890, over 3,000 sq feet, has a well and septic. Metal roof installed around 6 years ago per previous owner. Approximately...FIXER UPPER for SALE in the Helton Creek area of Lansing, NC! CASH ONLY - no mortgages. Needs a lot of work - it flooded with Hurricane Helene, washed out the right side of the foundation and approximately 1.5-2 feet of water entered the home. County Zoning office confirmed it can be repaired, no special regulations since it is NOT located in the 100 year flood plain. Built around 1890, over 3,000 sq feet, has a well and septic. Metal roof installed around 6 years ago per previous owner. Approximately .75 acre lot. Great location - Helton Creek across the street, stocked with trout, walk to the convenience store & grill within seconds, playground/community center next door, & great access to 194 N. Being sold AS-IS. NO TRESPASSING - contact listing agent to schedule viewing. Listing agent is owner/seller.
  1. Listed by Steven Howell • Niche Properties LLC • steven@nicheproperties.com

Property Details for 166 Old Helton School Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront Features
None
View
Mountain(s)
Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 01/08/2026 01:32 PM

Property Details for 166 Old Helton School Road

StatusActive
MLS #4333669
Days on Market3
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
CountyAshe County

Location

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Building Information for 166 Old Helton School Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

Payment Calculator

$481 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$461

Property Taxes

$20

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 166 Old Helton School Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.49661353
  • Zoning: R
  • Latitude: 36.55509816
  • Directions: Take 194 N from downtown Lansing, take first RIGHT past Helton Creek Country Store aka Millers Country Store onto Old Helton School Rd, home is on the RIGHT.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • HOA Subject To Dues: No
  • Tax Assessed Value: $45,200.00
  • Parcel Number: 06207-061
  • City Taxes Paid To: Lansing
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
  • High School: Unspecified
  • Elementary School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Parking: Open Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2896.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1448
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1448
  • Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 2896.0
  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Level
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 17
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: None
  • Levels: Two
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: None
  • Interior Features: Attic Other
  • Laundry Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier, Other - See Remarks
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 2
  • Bedroom Upper: 4
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 0
  • Half Bath Main: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 10.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 166 Old Helton School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4333669

$94,500—
Nov 17, 2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39155863

$22,000—
Aug 26, 2015

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #189217

$44,900—
Aug 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #K61405

$42,750—
Mar 22, 2015

Expired

TRIAD #728493

—
Jan 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #728493

$63,175—
Jan 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39155863

$63,175—
Jan 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #189217

$63,175—
May 11, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1110913562

$80,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4333669

$94,500
11/17/2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39155863

$22,000
08/26/2015

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #189217

$44,900
08/26/2015

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #K61405

$42,750
03/22/2015

Expired

TRIAD #728493

—
01/16/2015

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #728493

$63,175
01/15/2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39155863

$63,175
01/15/2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #189217

$63,175
05/11/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1110913562

$80,000

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

Public Records for 166 Old Helton School Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,300Additions$33,900Total$45,200
Tax Record2025$237 ($20 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,138 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,138 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated1890CountyASHEAPN06207061

Schools near 166 Old Helton School 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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166 Old Helton School Road is a single family home for sale in Lansing, NC 28643. This property was listed for sale on January 7, 2026 by Niche Properties LLC, it's currently listed at $94,500. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on November 17, 2015. This listing's school district is Ashe County School District. Nearby schools include Blue Ridge Elementary, Ashe County Middle and Ashe County High. 166 Old Helton School Road is a 6-bed, 1-bath, 2,896 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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