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$749,000

501 N Jefferson Avenue
West Jefferson, NC 28694
Listed by Josh Johnson · Regency On the Lake
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,065 sqft
Year built
1967

About this home

Welcome to a beautifully renovated home just a five-minute walk from downtown West Jefferson! Offering the rare combination of spacious living, extensive renovations, and an unbeatable location, this home puts the heart of West Jefferson practically at your doorstep. Enjoy the convenience of being just a one-minute drive — or an easy stroll — from downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, local events, and all the charm that makes West Jefferson so special. Step inside to a spacious floor plan with an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, creating an inviting space for entertaining or gathering with family. A cozy fireplace adds warmth to the living area, while the beautifully renovated kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized island with room for casual dining. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main living level and features a beautifully renovated ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and dual vanity. Four additional bedrooms and two renovated bathrooms upstairs provide plenty of room for family, guests, a home office, or additional living space. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this home provides plenty of space while keeping you within a short distance to downtown. Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, making this an exceptional investment opportunity with a proven rental history. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a second home, or an income-producing property, the combination of location, space, and rental potential makes this one worth seeing. With downtown West Jefferson just minutes away and the High Country right outside your door, this property combines the best of location, mountain living, and investment potential.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4415743
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
45
On market date
August 18, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

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.

Elementary
Westwood Elementary
3.01 mi away · Grades 0-6
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
474
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
District
Ashe County Schools
Middle
Ashe County Middle
4.07 mi away · Grades 7-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
453
Student:teacher ratio
12.9:1
District
Ashe County Schools
High
Ashe County High
1.31 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
778
Student:teacher ratio
15.9:1
District
Ashe County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for West Jefferson'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).

26
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
5 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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$149,800 down
$599,200 loan
Principal & interest$3,886
Property tax (est.)$624
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 19 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.