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Last Sold Price
2 beds2,275 sqft$201/sqft
248 James F Watson Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.16 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$201/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Over 5 acres of paradise, in the lovely Parkway Pointe community. Peaceful, quiet & serene, just like a mountain home should be. Minutes to the historic New River for fishing, kayaking, or canoeing. Ten minutes to shopping in West Jefferson and a short 25 minutes to Boone or Wilkesboro. This mountain home offers charm, convenience & location. The outdoor space is overflowing with beautiful landscaping, a pond, and ample room for animals and livestock. Entertain outdoors on your patio with a covered,...Over 5 acres of paradise, in the lovely Parkway Pointe community. Peaceful, quiet & serene, just like a mountain home should be. Minutes to the historic New River for fishing, kayaking, or canoeing. Ten minutes to shopping in West Jefferson and a short 25 minutes to Boone or Wilkesboro. This mountain home offers charm, convenience & location. The outdoor space is overflowing with beautiful landscaping, a pond, and ample room for animals and livestock. Entertain outdoors on your patio with a covered, wrap deck area overlooking the pond. A cozy LR lets the outdoors inside with the Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop. This kitchen makes cooking simple with a functional balance of comfort & convenience. A sizable laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen—two bedrooms on the main level, including the primary ensuite. The downstairs has been renovated to include 2 office spaces, a wet bar and a large den/ playroom. The newer HVAC has an automatic whole basement dehumidifier system. House is equipped with a backup generator. A two-sided Fireplace in the basement adds a cozy, family feel. Great workshop & storage area. This home is a special oasis in the High Country.
  • Listed by: Sarah McKethan • Keller Williams High Country
Listing closed: 10/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 238587

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$495,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

West Jefferson, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 248 James F Watson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,384 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Ashe County
  • Architectural Style: Mountain, Ranch
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, Stream
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Carport, Driveway, Gravel, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Parkway Pointe
  • View: LongRange, Mountains, Pasture, TreesWoods
  • Zoning Description: R2
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 5.16 AC / 224,856 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From downtown West Jefferson, take Hwy 163 to Right onto Idlewild. Make a Left on Park Vista Road and drive for 1 mile. Turn Left onto Parkway Pointe/James F Watson Road will be on your Left. Follow to RE sign on the Right. From Boone take 421 to 221, Right on Idlewild. Follow about 3 miles to a Right on Park Vista Road, left into Parkway Pointe.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28694
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 16-Jefferson, West Jefferson
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15314-150
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,384
  • Tax Book Number: 505/1903
  • Tax Legal Description: 5.162 A '14 ACREAGE FROM 15314-174 (VOID) (DB 448/
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westwood
  • High School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1376.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 899.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.162
  • Lot Size Area: 5.162
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2275.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator, Item220Volts
  • Sewer: SepticPermit3Bedroom
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Spring, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: HorseFacilities, OutBuildings, Storage, GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block, VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, WrapAround
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, SeeRemarks, Vinyl
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Full, InteriorEntry, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, HeatPump, Propane
  • Fireplace Features: Other, SeeRemarks
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, TanklessWaterHeater, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic, PullDownAtticStairs, WindowTreatments
  • Window Features: DoubleHung, DoublePaneWindows, Screens, Vinyl, WindowTreatments

Property History for 248 James F Watson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #238587

$457,000
Aug 31, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499427602

$457,000

+21.0% / yr

Aug 4, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #238587

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #238587

$457,000
08/31/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499427602

$457,000

+21.0% / yr

08/04/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #238587

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

Public Records for 248 James F Watson Road

Taxable ValueLand$87,400Additions$335,500Total$422,900
Tax Record2025$2,131 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtLot Size224,857 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated1999CountyASHEAPN15314150

Schools near 248 James F Watson 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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224,856
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