$325,000
About this home
Must see to appreciate this piece of history. This hard to find mountain farmhouse is set on an exceptionally large, flat backyard with additional parking, an uncommon combination in the High Country. The home was built in 1914 and radiates the warmth and classic details that define historic homes of its era. Offering 1966 square feet of well designed living space, this 3-bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath home rests on a gentle, level lot with plenty of room to garden, play, and relax. Inside, the home feels open and airy with lots of windows and abundant natural light. The primary bedroom is on the main floor with two large bedrooms upstairs. Beautiful wood flooring flows throughout the home, complemented by a spacious family room with impressive vaulted ceilings optimal for large gatherings or cozy everyday living. You should see the impressive table that stays! The main-floor living is further enhanced by a cozy kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and updated appliances. The thoughtful layout includes convenient first-floor laundry and two fireplaces that add both ambiance and comfort. The current owners have updated all the plumbing and have meticulously maintained the property. Step outside to enjoy the expansive, enclosed backyard, excellent for entertaining or unwinding by the firepit. Additional highlights include covered RV parking, a useful outbuilding, and a storage shed. The property offers easy access to Johnson City, Boone, Banner Elk, and the region’s premier hiking, winter sports, and High Country attractions. To make it even better, it's just down the road from the elementary and middle school as well as Elk River Falls. This is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Avery County history with modern livability. Don’t miss your chance to make this charming mountain heritage home yours! Sold partially furnished, this home is truly move-in ready. The exterior has been recently painted for fresh curb appeal.
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Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4408007
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- None
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 77
- On market date
- July 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Avery County Schools
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
- District
- Avery County Schools
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Avery County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Newland's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 14 days ago.
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