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Property Description
Affordable mountain living awaits in the peaceful Roaring Fork community of Creston! This brick ranch offers 1,393 sq. ft. of single-level living with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious living room, kitchen, dining area and utility/mud room, plus an attached 1-car garage. Situated on a manageable 0.30-acre lot with paved driveway and state-maintained road access, the property offers easy year-round accessibility. The home has been well cared for and needs only cosmetic updates to make it your own. Fiber optic internet is available, and both long- and short-term rental potential add investment appeal. Enjoy the quiet mountain setting while being just 15 minutes to Mountain City, TN, 30 minutes to West Jefferson and 45 minutes to Boone. A nearby creek and beautiful countryside complete this affordable High Country opportunity-ideal for a full-time home, vacation retreat or investment property.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 480 Roaring Fork Rd
General
- Price: $245,000
- Taxes: $609
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Triad_MLS
- MLS ID: 1234766
- Updated: 9/12/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Fireplace(s): See Remarks
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- 1st/Main Floor Primary: Yes
Parking
- Garage Description: Attached Garage, Front Load Garage
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Paved, Attached, Garage Faces Front
Location
- County: Ashe
- Subdivision: None
- Driving Directions: West Jefferson, take Hwy 194/88 North toward Warrensville/Lansing through Warrensville staying on Hwy 88 toward Creston, right on Big Laurel Road approximately 4½ miles, turn right on Roaring Fork Road. House will be on the right approximately 1/4 mile.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiant Floor, Propane, Wood
- Heating Fuel: Propane Gas, Wood Fuel
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,393
- Heated/Cooled: 1,393 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1968
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Lot Features: Cleared
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Acre: $816,666.6667
- Tax Amount: $609
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Owner Sale
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Schools
Schools serving 480 Roaring Fork Rd
School District:Ashe County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blue Ridge Elementary 5778 North Carolina 88, Warrensville, NC 28693 | PK-6 | 7 mi |
Ashe County Middle 255 Northwest Lane, Warrensville, NC 28693 | 7-8 | 8.2 mi |
Ashe County High 184 Campus Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | 9-12 | 11.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 480 Roaring Fork Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2026
Listed
$245,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 480 Roaring Fork Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$622
—
$114,300
—
2025
$622
-16%
$114,300
-19%
2024
$744
—
$141,900
—
2023
$744
10%
$141,900
59%
2022
$676
—
$89,200
—
2021
$676
2%
$89,200
—
2021
$666
10%
$89,200
—
2020
$604
—
$89,200
-3%
2019
$604
100%
$91,700
—
2018
—
$91,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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480 Roaring Fork Road, Creston, NC 28615 (MLS# 1234766) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 480 Roaring Fork Road is currently listed for $245,000 and was received on September 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 480 Roaring Fork Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Creston? You can browse all Creston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

