242 Ladd Parson Rd

1,060 Sq. Ft.
$140 / Sq. Ft.
1,060
Sq. Ft.
$140
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming mtn escape! This furnished home with a view of the New River would make a great investment/work from home/getaway spot! Sitting on 1.5 useable acres nestled above the river, property offers spots for roasting smores by the fire pit, relaxing on the hammock in the breeze, throwing the football, or sipping wine after a long hike on the covered deck. Inside, the cozy vintage style home offers a large kitchen with rustic accents and a view as you cook up the day’s catch. The spacious living...Charming mtn escape! This furnished home with a view of the New River would make a great investment/work from home/getaway spot! Sitting on 1.5 useable acres nestled above the river, property offers spots for roasting smores by the fire pit, relaxing on the hammock in the breeze, throwing the football, or sipping wine after a long hike on the covered deck. Inside, the cozy vintage style home offers a large kitchen with rustic accents and a view as you cook up the day’s catch. The spacious living area is the perfect place to sit by the fire or cuddle up for a movie night, and the converted mudroom offers space for gaming (fiber internet!) as well as laundry and a shower for the dogs. Upstairs you’ll find a master bedroom with attached full bath, and a second bedroom with extra bunk and storage. Also be close to outdoor activities and shopping, this home is within walking distance to tubing/kayaking, and biking along the river, a short drive to West Jefferson, hiking in Grayson Highlands State Park and the AT, and close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Boone/Blowing Rock. Seller calling for highest and best offers by sunday july 11, 2021 at 4 pm.
  1. Listed by Jim Lewis • Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Boone 895

Property Details for 242 Ladd Parson Road

Architectural Style
Cottage, Mountain
Parking Features
Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Oversized
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
River Ridge
View
River
Zoning Description
Deed Restrictions,Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2023 06:45 AM

Property Details for 242 Ladd Parson Road

StatusClosed
MLS #231725
Days on Market36
Taxes$774 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1979
Lot Size1.63 AC / 71,002 SF
CountyAshe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Boone 895

Sold By Ashe High Country Realty

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Building Information for 242 Ladd Parson Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size1.63 AC / 71,002 SF

Payment Calculator

$786 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$721

Property Taxes

$65

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 242 Ladd Parson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From West Jefferson, follow 88 to Jefferson and take NC 16 north for about 6.3 miles to a right on the S Overpass Ramp. Turn right at bottom of ramp onto Old 16. Go about a mile. Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road. Go 1.9 miles to a left on Wiley F. Gambill Rd. Go 1 mile to a right on Willie Brown Rd. Go 2.9 miles to a right on Edna Perry. Go a few hundred yards and turn right on Ladd Parsons. Go up hill and property will be on right. See sign.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28617
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 18-Chestnut Hill, Grassy Creek, Walnut Hill
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 01357-001-011
  • Additional Parcels Description: 01357-001-010
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $774
  • Tax Book Number: 476/1299
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 10 and LOT 11 242 LADD PARSONS RD (OFF 1550)
  • Tax Lot: 10,11
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mountain View
  • High School: Ashe County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1060.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.63
  • Lot Size Area: 1.63
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1060.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, Plat, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, VinylSiding, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open, WrapAround
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Other, SeeRemarks
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Fireplaces, Kerosene
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dryer, ElectricWaterHeater, GasCooktop, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished, PullDownAtticStairs

Property History for 242 Ladd Parson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Expired

CANOPY #4266717

$289,000
Nov 19, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4266717

$289,000
Nov 18, 2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #255842

$289,000
Jul 16, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4266717

$299,000
Jul 16, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255842

$299,000
Jun 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4266717

$319,000
May 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255842

$319,000
Aug 13, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231725

$148,000
Aug 6, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469479135

$148,000
Jul 11, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231725

Jul 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #231725

$144,999
Dec 9, 2016

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #193352

$90,000
Oct 31, 2016

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #193352

Jul 31, 2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #193352

$125,000
Jan 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #K60678

$149,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Expired

CANOPY #4266717

$289,000
11/19/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4266717

$289,000
11/18/2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #255842

$289,000
07/16/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4266717

$299,000
07/16/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255842

$299,000
06/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4266717

$319,000
05/30/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255842

$319,000
08/13/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231725

$148,000
08/06/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469479135

$148,000
07/11/2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231725

07/08/2021

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #231725

$144,999
12/09/2016

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #193352

$90,000
10/31/2016

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #193352

07/31/2015

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #193352

$125,000
01/18/2015

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #K60678

$149,900

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

Public Records for 242 Ladd Parson Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,000Additions$128,500Total$153,500
Tax Record2025$820 ($68 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,443 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967CountyASHEAPN01357001011

Schools near 242 Ladd Parson Road

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

Ashe County Middle
Public7 to 8

Ashe County High
Public9 to 12

Blue Ridge 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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