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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,440 sqft
73 Walter Ridge Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Sarah Lyons Berry • IVESTER JACKSON HIGH COUNTRY LLC
Listing closed: 06/04/2026 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 260776

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Property Information for 73 Walter Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,578 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Ashe County
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
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: 192966890230
  • 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
Jun 4, 2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #260776

$545,000—
May 29, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941676895

$545,000

+6.8% / yr

Apr 6, 2026

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #260776

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2026

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #260776

$545,000
05/29/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1941676895

$545,000

+6.8% / yr

04/06/2026

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #260776

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Public Records for 73 Walter Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$396,100Total$416,100
Tax Record2026$1,931 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,987 SqFtLot Size17,772 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2010CountyASHEAPN192966890230

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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