286 B Howell Rd

Lansing, NC 28643

$830,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,613 Sq. Ft.
$318 / Sq. Ft.
2,613
Sq. Ft.
$318
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/26/25
Closed 6/26/25
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Description

Nestled in the forest is a beautiful log home on secluded 23 acres of unrestricted, rolling land 15 minutes from town. There is plenty of room for horses or other animals or just to enjoy the privacy it ensures. The home is set back from a state-maintained road, ensuring maximum privacy. The spacious, well-maintained 3-bedroom 3-bath log home is a peaceful retreat or a year-round residence. Large covered porches in the front and back of the house make wonderful outdoor living spaces. Large windows...Nestled in the forest is a beautiful log home on secluded 23 acres of unrestricted, rolling land 15 minutes from town. There is plenty of room for horses or other animals or just to enjoy the privacy it ensures. The home is set back from a state-maintained road, ensuring maximum privacy. The spacious, well-maintained 3-bedroom 3-bath log home is a peaceful retreat or a year-round residence. Large covered porches in the front and back of the house make wonderful outdoor living spaces. Large windows and vaulted ceilings in the Great Room bring the outdoors in. Skylights shower in light. Enjoy winter nights by the stunning dry-stack Tennessee Bluestone fireplace. Radiant heat keeps the home comfortable throughout the year. The spacious kitchen has mostly new appliances, custom hickory cabinets, gas cook-top, double wall oven, twin sinks and island counter. Home has central vacuum and wood stove hook-up in the sunroom, a pantry/laundry with custom cabinets, storage, and utility sink. The ensuite primary bedroom is on the main floor with a whirlpool tub, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, a loft and full bath. There is a huge unfinished, plumbed basement that could be finished into an apartment, guest suite, workshop or play room. The property has a stream, 2 barns, approx. 4 acres of grass/pasture, springs and gorgeous hardwoods. This versatile estate is for outdoor enthusiasts to create a sanctuary! You can bring your animals and fully utilize the land. Or build additional homes or create your very own mountain garden oasis. Rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Lansing. So much wildlife and natural beauty, near parks and hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the North Fork of the New River, and the Mountain to Sea Trail. Whether you're looking for a peaceful haven to hide away or a place to live your dreams, this property has it all. No drive-bys.
  1. Listed by Margo Lenmark • Allen Tate Realtors Boone • (828) 278-8337

Property Details for 286 B Howell Road

Architectural Style
LogHome
Parking Features
Basement, Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Gravel, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
TreesWoods
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2025 01:10 PM

Property Details for 286 B Howell Road

StatusClosed
MLS #255194
Days on Market8
Taxes$3,532 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2001
Lot Size23.66 AC / 1,030,586 SF
CountyAshe County
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Building Information for 286 B Howell Road

Stories2Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size23.66 AC / 1,030,586 SF

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Property Information for 286 B Howell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the traffic light in Jefferson take old hwy 16 north, turn left on N Fork New River Rd, cross bridge and bear right onto Silas Creek Rd, turn left onto Howell Rd, go past old white farmhouse on the right and bear left at fork by the barn, up hill to home at end. Follow Allen Tate arrows and look for the sign
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28643
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 18-Chestnut Hill, Grassy Creek, Walnut Hill
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18294-023
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,532
  • Tax Book Number: 491/713
  • Tax Legal Description: 23.659 A FROM DORA HOWELL ESTATE OFF NCSR 1639 '''
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mountain View
  • High School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2613.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: ManyTrees
  • Lot Size Acres: 23.659
  • Lot Size Area: 23.659
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2613.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, PartiallyFinished, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: OneUnit, WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Other, Radiant, SeeRemarks, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasCooktop, GasWaterHeater, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, SeeRemarks
  • Interior Features: CathedralCeilings
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 286 B Howell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255194

$830,000—
May 11, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255194

—
May 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255194

$839,000—
May 21, 2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #194095

$440,000—
Apr 18, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #194095

—
Sep 20, 2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #194095

$445,000—
Aug 31, 2017

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204471

$445,000—
Sep 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204471

$445,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255194

$830,000
05/11/2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255194

—
05/04/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255194

$839,000
05/21/2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #194095

$440,000
04/18/2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #194095

—
09/20/2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #194095

$445,000
08/31/2017

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204471

$445,000
09/05/2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39204471

$445,000

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Schools near 286 B Howell Road

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

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