Nice farmhouse that has been renovated - Open dining and kitchen with tiled floor. Original nice wood floor throughout. Big laundry/mudroom. 2 bedrooms, however, there could be a 3rd bedroom. Upstairs dormer room is office with shelving and built-in desks - large living room - bathroom remodeled in 2005. All like new appliances - dining room has an oak corner (electric) fireplace. New front porch with rock foundation. 14.25 acres offers woods, meadow, blacksmith shop, hiking trails with deer and turkey runs. Organic, raised bed garden with apple tree, and perennials. Heirloom grapevines, blueberry bushes and more. Nice 900 sq ft workshop with full electric. Land consists of approx. 7 acres woods and 6 acres meadow with 1 acre for home and garden. House is located on a dead-end road with only 2 more houses. Wet spring for animals in meadow area. Don't miss an opportunity this property!!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
14.27 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kaye Cox• Cox Realty Co.
Bought with Kaye Cox• Cox Realty Co.
Source:HCMLS #207522
Redfin Estimate
$331,363
$66K since sold in November 2023$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 4.1% higher than the average sale price ($318K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nice farmhouse that has been renovated - Open dining and kitchen with tiled floor. Original nice wood floor throughout. Big laundry/mudroom. 2 bedrooms, however, there could be a 3rd bedroom. Upstairs dormer room is office with shelving and built-in desks - large living room - bathroom remodeled in 2005. All like new appliances - dining room has an oak corner (electric) fireplace. New front porch with rock foundation. 14.25 acres offers woods, meadow, blacksmith shop, hiking trails with deer and turkey runs. Organic, raised bed garden with apple tree, and perennials. Heirloom grapevines, blueberry bushes and more. Nice 900 sq ft workshop with full electric. Land consists of approx. 7 acres woods and 6 acres meadow with 1 acre for home and garden. House is located on a dead-end road with only 2 more houses. Wet spring for animals in meadow area. Don't miss an opportunity this property!!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,124 (+4.0%)
$63,100 + $151,400
$214,500
2024
$1,081
$63,100 + $151,400
$214,500
2023
$1,081 (+0.9%)
$63,100 + $151,400
$214,500
2022
$1,071
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2021
$1,071 (+11.2%)
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2020
$963 (+2.0%)
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2019
$944 (+29.3%)
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2018
$730
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2017
$730 (+1.8%)
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2016
$717
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2015
$717 (+2.0%)
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2014
$703
$49,800 + $74,800
$124,600
2013
$703
$49,800 + $74,800
$124,600
Tax history for 172 Big Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,124 (+4.0%)
$63,100 + $151,400
$214,500
2024
$1,081
$63,100 + $151,400
$214,500
2023
$1,081 (+0.9%)
$63,100 + $151,400
$214,500
2022
$1,071
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2021
$1,071 (+11.2%)
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2020
$963 (+2.0%)
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2019
$944 (+29.3%)
$49,800 + $111,800
$161,600
2018
$730
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2017
$730 (+1.8%)
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2016
$717
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2015
$717 (+2.0%)
$49,800 + $69,400
$119,200
2014
$703
$49,800 + $74,800
$124,600
2013
$703
$49,800 + $74,800
$124,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: J E OLIVER
Living Sq. Ft: 1,282
Legal Description: 14.267 A ADJ J E OLIVER RT 1316 (DIRT) 1988-ACERA
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 621,471
Municipality Name: LAUREL
Acres: 14.267
County Use Description: SUBURBAN SFR UP TO 20 ACRES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,282
Stories: —
Lot Size: 14.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Ashe County
APN: 10080027
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
Blue Ridge Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
4/10
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$315,000 – $382,000
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