1940's farmhouse in good shape with original beadboard, wood floors, pretty usable grassy yard. Cozy 2BR/1BA cottage style home in a quiet central location between Boone and West Jefferson. Enjoy privacy in this country setting while still being only minutes away from what the High Country has to offer. Great fenced in yard, small back deck and a beautiful covered rocking chair front porch. A wonderful little mountain getaway for a very reasonable price!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Suheila Bookwalter• Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
Bought with Mark Mashburn• Century 21 Mountain Vistas
Source:HCMLS #216129
Redfin Estimate
$220,705
$16K since sold in November 2023$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 30% lower than the average sale price ($316K) of 6 comparable homes.
1940's farmhouse in good shape with original beadboard, wood floors, pretty usable grassy yard. Cozy 2BR/1BA cottage style home in a quiet central location between Boone and West Jefferson. Enjoy privacy in this country setting while still being only minutes away from what the High Country has to offer. Great fenced in yard, small back deck and a beautiful covered rocking chair front porch. A wonderful little mountain getaway for a very reasonable price!
Public Records
Jul 3, 2006
Sold
$278,000
$305/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 2001
Sold
$58,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$488
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2025
$488 (+4.1%)
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2024
$469
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2023
$469 (−10.3%)
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2022
$523
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2021
$523 (+9.5%)
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2020
$477 (+2.0%)
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2019
$468 (+0.4%)
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2018
$466
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2017
$466 (+1.6%)
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2016
$459
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2015
$459 (−3.0%)
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2014
$473 (−0.1%)
$8,000 + $70,100
$78,100
2013
$474
$8,000 + $70,100
$78,100
Tax history for 159 Merwinds Hillside Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$488
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2025
$488 (+4.1%)
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2024
$469
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2023
$469 (−10.3%)
$8,200 + $88,700
$96,900
2022
$523
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2021
$523 (+9.5%)
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2020
$477 (+2.0%)
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2019
$468 (+0.4%)
$10,000 + $57,800
$67,800
2018
$466
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2017
$466 (+1.6%)
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2016
$459
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2015
$459 (−3.0%)
$10,000 + $59,600
$69,600
2014
$473 (−0.1%)
$8,000 + $70,100
$78,100
2013
$474
$8,000 + $70,100
$78,100
*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
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 912
Legal Description: .425 A (''91 ADJ PER DEED) FROM RUSSELL PHILLIPS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,513
Municipality Name: OLD FIELDS
Acres: 0.425
County Use Description: SUBURBAN SFR UP TO 20 ACRES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Ashe County
APN: 132954525291
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westwood Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.5mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$210,000 – $254,000
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