838 Rock Creek Rd

510 Sq. Ft.
$155 / Sq. Ft.
510
Sq. Ft.
$155
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away in a peaceful mountain setting, this 2 bedroom one bath cottage is full of potential and price under $100k which is an increasingly rare find. Situated on a little over half an acre, the property offers beautiful mountain views. Yes, it needs some tender loving care but with some vision and updates this could become the perfect mountain getaway or cozy full time home. It's just waiting for your personal touch. Outside you will find two carports and two outbuildings for storage, hobbies...Tucked away in a peaceful mountain setting, this 2 bedroom one bath cottage is full of potential and price under $100k which is an increasingly rare find. Situated on a little over half an acre, the property offers beautiful mountain views. Yes, it needs some tender loving care but with some vision and updates this could become the perfect mountain getaway or cozy full time home. It's just waiting for your personal touch. Outside you will find two carports and two outbuildings for storage, hobbies or workshop. There is a nice flat area at the top that has been used for a garden for years. If you are looking for an affordable property come take a look. The is about 300 sq ft on the second floor where bedroom and bonus are. The ceiling height is 6.92 and not 7'+ so we are unable to use that in the total footage. See measurement in supplements. R119 rps
  1. Listed by Rita Perry Spicer • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty • (336) 246-6348

Property Details for 838 Rock Creek Road

Architectural Style
Cottage, Mountain
Parking Features
Carport
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2026 09:20 AM

Property Details for 838 Rock Creek Road

StatusActive
MLS #260078
Days on Market40
Taxes$259 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF
CountyAshe County

Location

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Building Information for 838 Rock Creek Road

Stories2Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.54 AC / 23,522 SF

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$419 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$398

Property Taxes

$22

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 838 Rock Creek Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From West Jefferson travel Hwy 194N for 1.5 miles to Hwy 88W for 17 miles turn right onto Rock Creek Rd travel for .8 of a mile to home on right, see sign on property.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28615
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 21-Creston, North Fork, Laurel
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 112918231009
  • Additional Parcels Description: Old PIN 11030-194
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $259
  • Tax Book Number: DC/0001
  • Tax Legal Description: .54 A RT 1306 (RURAL PAVED)
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blue Ridge
  • High School: Ashe County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 510.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Size Area: 0.54
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 510.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Sheds
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, Plat, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, Storage
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Kerosene
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel

Property History for 838 Rock Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #260078

$79,000
Feb 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260078

$89,000
Oct 15, 2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #255720

$119,500
May 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255720

$119,500
Aug 27, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1338548653

$9,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #260078

$79,000
02/23/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260078

$89,000
10/15/2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #255720

$119,500
05/21/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255720

$119,500
08/27/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1338548653

$9,000

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Public Records for 838 Rock Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,800Additions$41,700Total$49,500
Tax Record2025$259 ($22 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,172 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,172 SqFtLot Size23,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901Year Renovated1961CountyASHEAPN11030194

Schools near 838 Rock Creek 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 - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Blue Ridge Elementary
PublicK to 6

Ashe County Middle
Public7 to 8

Ashe County High
Public9 to 12

Westwood 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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838 Rock Creek Road is a single family home for sale in Creston, NC 28615. This property was listed for sale on February 23, 2026 by Howard Hanna Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty, it's currently listed at $79,000. It has been on the market for a total of 40 days and was last sold on August 27, 2019. This listing's school district is Ashe County School District. Nearby schools include Blue Ridge Elementary, Ashe County Middle and Ashe County High. 838 Rock Creek Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 510 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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