$255,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

494 Frank Edwards Rd West Jefferson, NC 28694

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,140 Sq Ft
0.42 Acres

Recently Sold

$224 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Attic
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this charming one level living, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home that combines cozy living with efficient design. Perfect for first-time homeowners, downsizers, or as a serene getaway, this home offers comfortable, easy maintenance with modern features. Cozy freestanding propane fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, open kitchen and dining combination. Outside, the home boasts updated landscaping that enhances its curb appeal and creates an inviting outdoor space. The yard is level, perfect for gardening, morning coffee on the open back deck, or entertaining friends in a serene setting. Outbuilding to store all your outdoor equipment and for extra storage. With easy access year-round, you're only 15 minutes from downtown West Jefferson, offering many restaurants, shops, and art galleries to explore.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Poe

Regency Properties Brokerage Phone: 336-246-2307 Listed on: 11/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Hodges

Hodges & Company Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $875

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Mountain Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Electric Range
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Westwood Elementary School
  • Ashe County Middle School
  • Ashe County High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13194-165

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$875

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.418
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1140.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 336-246-2307
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic
  • Living Area: 1140.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Hung

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Kerosene
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
  • 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: Westwood
  • High School: Ashe County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 13194-165
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 875.07
  • Tax Book Number: 488/2072

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2024
Closed on
Jan 16, 2025
Sold by
Dodson Carol B Harper and Dodson Carol B
Bought by
Sauls Pearce and Sauls Bailey
Seller's Agent
Melinda Poe
Regency Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tim Hodges
Hodges & Company Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.04%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$257,866

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,866
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$250,381
Outstanding Balance
$249,054
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$8,812

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2017
Closed on
Oct 7, 2017
Sold by
Greene Judy Hayes
Bought by
Dodson Carol B Harper
Seller's Agent
Hugh Rees-Jones
Regency Properties
Buyer's Agent
Hugh Rees-Jones
Regency Properties
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$120,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.17%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $255,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $255,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $120,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,381 FHA
Closed $250,381 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $224 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 For Sale $249,900 +108.3% $219 / Sq Ft
12/06/2017 12/06/17 Sold $120,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
11/06/2017 11/06/17 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2017 08/17/17 For Sale $120,000 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $911 $180,800 $11,000 $169,800
2024 $875 $180,800 $11,000 $169,800
2023 $875 $180,800 $11,000 $169,800
2022 $759 $110,700 $10,000 $100,700
2021 $759 $110,700 $10,000 $100,700
2020 $685 $110,700 $10,000 $100,700
2019 $671 $110,700 $10,000 $100,700
2018 $0 $94,500 $10,000 $84,500
2016 $569 $92,900 $10,000 $82,900
2015 $553 $92,900 $10,000 $82,900
2014 $553 $96,100 $10,000 $86,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 252618

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13194-165