73 Walter Ridge Rd

2,440 Sq. Ft.
$225 / Sq. Ft.
2,440
Sq. Ft.
$225
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Where LOCATION meets COMFORT and mountain living feels effortless. Tucked just minutes from the heart of West Jefferson, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Start your mornings with mountain views from the porch, and end your evenings unwinding on the landscaped half-acre lot. Whether you’re heading into town for dinner, exploring local shops, or enjoying nearby attractions, everything you love about the High...Where LOCATION meets COMFORT and mountain living feels effortless. Tucked just minutes from the heart of West Jefferson, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Start your mornings with mountain views from the porch, and end your evenings unwinding on the landscaped half-acre lot. Whether you’re heading into town for dinner, exploring local shops, or enjoying nearby attractions, everything you love about the High Country is within easy reach. Inside, the home is designed for both relaxation and connection, featuring TWO spacious living areas—including one with a cozy fireplace—and a light-filled sunroom great for a home office, reading nook, or creative space. Thoughtful updates throughout add both style and peace of mind, including a dual-zoned HVAC system, enhanced decking, a radon mitigation system, and FULLY renovated primary and upstairs bathrooms. The kitchen has also been refreshed with a NEW microwave and dishwasher, making everyday living easy. Upstairs, all three bedrooms offer a sense of privacy and retreat, while the lower level provides a TWO- car garage with EV charger and additional storage for all your mountain lifestyle needs. Whether you’re looking for a full-time home, a weekend escape, or an income-producing property, this one offers flexibility with both short-term and long-term rentals allowed. Comfort, convenience, and the beauty of the mountains—this is the kind of place that just feels like home.
  1. Listed by Sarah Lyons Berry • IVESTER JACKSON HIGH COUNTRY LLC

Property Details for 73 Walter Ridge Road

Architectural Style
Contemporary, Mountain
Parking Features
Attached, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Paved, SharedDriveway
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Lo-Wa Hills
View
LongRange, Mountains, Pasture, SouthernExposure
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 04/01/2026 10:48 AM

Property Details for 73 Walter Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #260776
Days on Market4
Taxes$3,578 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2002
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyAshe County

Location

Listing Courtesy of IVESTER JACKSON HIGH COUNTRY LLC
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Building Information for 73 Walter Ridge Road

Stories3Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,068 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,770

Property Taxes

$298

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 73 Walter Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown West Jefferson, turn Left onto Stringer Road, follow up to Walter Ridge on the Right. Sign in yard.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28694
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 16-Jefferson, West Jefferson
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 19227-126-016
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,578
  • Tax Book Number: 00572/1033
  • Tax Legal Description: .500A Lot 16 Lo-Wa Hills Hwy 194
  • Tax Lot: 16
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westwood
  • High School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2440.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2440.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone, VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: PartiallyFinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: HeatPump, OneUnit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, ForcedAir, HeatPump, Other, SeeRemarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic, CathedralCeilings, PullDownAtticStairs, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments
  • Window Features: DoubleHung, DoublePaneWindows, WindowTreatments

Property History for 73 Walter Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260776

$550,000
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$550,000
Jul 31, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$575,000
Jun 2, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$595,000
May 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$635,000
Jun 17, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492770919

$420,500

+14.4% / yr

Jun 17, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

$420,500
May 21, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

May 19, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

May 12, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

May 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

$419,900
Aug 6, 2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #208558

$249,900
Aug 2, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1295513586

$250,000
Aug 2, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1447027342

$250,000

+17.3% / yr

Jun 29, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #208558

Jun 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #208558

$249,900
Sep 19, 2017

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #201923

$215,000
Aug 22, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1270568106

$215,000

+8.4% / yr

Aug 11, 2017

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #201923

Jun 22, 2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #201923

$215,000
Jun 17, 2017

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #39207184

$235,000
Mar 22, 2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39207184

$249,900
Aug 6, 2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #184261

$180,000
Jun 1, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1096018900

$179,500

-3.2% / yr

May 12, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #184261

Apr 17, 2014

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #184261

$199,900
Aug 17, 2012

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #171275

$178,500
Mar 9, 2012

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #171275

$219,000
Apr 3, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1110909627

$235,000

+8.7% / yr

Feb 28, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1087786385

$214,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/01/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260776

$550,000
12/31/2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$550,000
07/31/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$575,000
06/02/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$595,000
05/20/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255503

$635,000
06/17/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1492770919

$420,500

+14.4% / yr

06/17/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

$420,500
05/21/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

05/19/2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

05/12/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

05/11/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #237281

$419,900
08/06/2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #208558

$249,900
08/02/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1295513586

$250,000
08/02/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1447027342

$250,000

+17.3% / yr

06/29/2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #208558

06/19/2018

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #208558

$249,900
09/19/2017

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #201923

$215,000
08/22/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1270568106

$215,000

+8.4% / yr

08/11/2017

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #201923

06/22/2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #201923

$215,000
06/17/2017

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #39207184

$235,000
03/22/2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39207184

$249,900
08/06/2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #184261

$180,000
06/01/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1096018900

$179,500

-3.2% / yr

05/12/2015

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #184261

04/17/2014

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #184261

$199,900
08/17/2012

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #171275

$178,500
03/09/2012

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #171275

$219,000
04/03/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1110909627

$235,000

+8.7% / yr

02/28/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1087786385

$214,500

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

Public Records for 73 Walter Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$396,100Total$416,100
Tax Record2025$1,831 ($153 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,361 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,361 SqFtLot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2010CountyASHEAPN19227126016

Schools near 73 Walter Ridge 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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73 Walter Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in West Jefferson, NC 28694. This property was listed for sale on April 1, 2026 by IVESTER JACKSON HIGH COUNTRY LLC, it's currently listed at $550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on June 17, 2022. This listing's school district is Ashe County School District. Nearby schools include Westwood Elementary, Ashe County Middle and Ashe County High. 73 Walter Ridge Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,440 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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