$839,000
PENDING

286 Howell Rd Lansing, NC 28643

Estimated payment $4,968/month

Total Views 729
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,613 Sq Ft
$321 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 23.66 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

Nestled in the forest is a beautiful log home on secluded 23 acres of unrestricted, rolling land 15 minutes from town. There is plenty of room for horses or other animals or just to enjoy the privacy it ensures. The home is set back from a state-maintained road, ensuring maximum privacy.The spacious, well-maintained 3-bedroom 3-bath log home is a peaceful retreat or a year-round residence. Large covered porches in the front and back of the house make wonderful outdoor living spaces. Large windows and vaulted ceilings in the Great Room bring the outdoors in. Skylights shower in light. Enjoy winter nights by the stunning dry-stack Tennessee Bluestone fireplace. Radiant heat keeps the home comfortable throughout the year. The spacious kitchen has mostly new appliances, custom hickory cabinets, gas cook-top, double wall oven, twin sinks and island counter. Home has central vacuum and wood stove hook-up in the sunroom, a pantry/laundry with custom cabinets, storage, and utility sink. The ensuite primary bedroom is on the main floor with a whirlpool tub, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, a loft and full bath. There is a huge unfinished, plumbed basement that could be finished into an apartment, guest suite, workshop or play room. The property has a stream, 2 barns, approx. 4 acres of grass/pasture, springs and gorgeous hardwoods. This versatile estate is for outdoor enthusiasts to create a sanctuary! You can bring your animals and fully utilize the land. Or build additional homes or create your very own mountain garden oasis. Rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Lansing. So much wildlife and natural beauty, near parks and hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the North Fork of the New River, and the Mountain to Sea Trail. Whether you're looking for a peaceful haven to hide away or a place to live your dreams, this property has it all. NO DRIVE-BYS.

Listing Agent

Margo Lenmark

Allen Tate Realtors Boone Brokerage Phone: (828) 278-8337 Listed on: 05/04/2025

Allen Tate Realtors Boone

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,532

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 23.66 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Views of Trees

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Mountain View Elementary School
  • Ashe County High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18294-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,532

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 23.659
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2613.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 278-8337
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1439.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, See Remarks
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2613.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Other, Radiant, See Remarks, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mountain View
  • High School: Ashe County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 18294-023
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3532.0
  • Tax Book Number: 491/713

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,532 $700,800 $157,000 $543,800
2023 $3,532 $700,800 $157,000 $543,800
2022 $2,558 $431,100 $135,300 $295,800
2021 $2,607 $431,100 $135,300 $295,800
2020 $2,318 $431,100 $135,300 $295,800
2019 $2,272 $431,100 $135,300 $295,800
2018 $2,186 $417,700 $135,300 $282,400
2016 $2,106 $417,700 $135,300 $282,400
2015 $1,988 $417,700 $135,300 $282,400
2014 $1,988 $436,200 $135,300 $300,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2025 05/04/25 For Sale $839,000 +90.7% $321 / Sq Ft
05/21/2018 05/21/18 Sold $440,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
04/21/2018 04/21/18 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $440,000 +183.9% $160 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Sold $155,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
04/05/2015 04/05/15 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2015 01/21/15 For Sale $155,000 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $440,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $337,000 VA
Closed $192,000 VA
Previous Owner $155,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255194

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 18294-023