"Old world charm" at its best. This 50's home has a shaded and treed lot. Surprising spacious interior. It has a large kitchen with space for a dining area. The great room has parquet wood floors from the charm of the front door and the foyer with a direct view of the brick fireplace and the all-wood stairs. 2 bedrooms a full bathroom on the main floor. Follow the staircase up these stairs with charming "50's era" wallpaper to the 2nd floor, where you will find 4 bedrooms and a bathroom; only half possibly has the space to place a tub/shower. It is conveniently located within Jefferson, with shopping, dining, and local cuisine to the Blue Ridge Parkway, year-round outdoor activities like hiking and biking, and New River for canoeing, river tubing, and fishing. Want to run or have your own business? It will be a great location. Bring this "old world charmer" back to its' original charm. This is reflected in the price. FHA(203K) may be available for qualified buyers. Estate Sold "as is."
"Old world charm" at its best. This 50's era home has a shaded treed yard, just over 1/2 an acre of land. Cape Cod homes rarely have decorative features; rather than appearance, these homes and porches were designed for practical reasons. These homes have massive central chimneys to keep the occupants warm during the cold winters of the Mountains. You will be surprised at the spacious interior of this charmer. It has a large kitchen with space for a dining area. The great room has parquet wood floors. It will charm you from the front door and the foyer with a direct view of the brick fireplace and the all-wood staircase. A primary bedroom is on the main level, with another bedroom/den/nursery and a full bathroom. Follow the staircase up these classic stairs with charming "50's era" wallpaper to the next level, where you will find four spacious bedrooms and a bathroom, only half, but may have the space to place a tub or shower. It is conveniently located within Jefferson, from shopping, dining, and local cuisine to the Blue Ridge Parkway and many year-round outdoor activities like hiking and biking, the New River for canoeing, river tubing, and fishing, to name a few things to do. Want to run or have your own business? It will be a great location. Bring this "old world charmer" back to its' original charm. The home needs some work. This is reflected in the price. FHA (203K) loan may be available for qualified buyers. This is an Estate and sold "as is. "
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4055379
Feb 29, 2024
Sold
$202,500
$94/sq ft
Jan 16, 2024
Contingent
—
Dec 16, 2023
Relisted
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Dec 16, 2023
Price Changed
$265,000
$123/sq ft
Nov 27, 2023
Contingent
—
Nov 16, 2023
Price Changed
$289,900
$134/sq ft
Nov 15, 2023
Price Changed
$289,999
$134/sq ft
Oct 7, 2023
Price Changed
$299,999
$139/sq ft
Sep 16, 2023
Price Changed
$349,999
$162/sq ft
Aug 28, 2023
Price Changed
$374,999
$174/sq ft
Jul 31, 2023
Listed
$399,999
$185/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,131 (+6.1%)
$11,800 + $213,100
$224,900
2024
$1,066
$12,300 + $213,100
$225,400
2023
$1,066 (+16.1%)
$12,300 + $213,100
$225,400
2022
$919
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2021
$919 (+11.6%)
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2020
$823 (+2.0%)
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2019
$807 (−1.8%)
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2018
$821
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2017
$821 (+1.9%)
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2016
$806
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2015
$806 (−1.8%)
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2014
$821
$15,700 + $145,400
$161,100
2013
$821
$15,700 + $145,400
$161,100
Tax history for 136 Wade Bare Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,131 (+6.1%)
$11,800 + $213,100
$224,900
2024
$1,066
$12,300 + $213,100
$225,400
2023
$1,066 (+16.1%)
$12,300 + $213,100
$225,400
2022
$919
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2021
$919 (+11.6%)
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2020
$823 (+2.0%)
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2019
$807 (−1.8%)
$15,000 + $127,600
$142,600
2018
$821
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2017
$821 (+1.9%)
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2016
$806
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2015
$806 (−1.8%)
$15,000 + $131,500
$146,500
2014
$821
$15,700 + $145,400
$161,100
2013
$821
$15,700 + $145,400
$161,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
2,079
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ashe County
APN
09302060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 736
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 4
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 6
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Great Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s)
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 297
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 297
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Wall Oven
Flooring: Carpet, Parquet, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full, Brick Partial, Wood
Roof: Shingle, Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Property Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.573
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Fiber Optics, Propane
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mountain View
Middle Or Junior High School: Ashe County
High School: Ashe County
Location Information
Directions: From the Intersection of US Highway 221 and 163. Stay on US-221 for 4.3 mi, then turn left at the 1st cross street onto Wade Bare Rd 2nd home on the right - see sign
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,079
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Ashe County
APN: 09302060
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2157
Living Area: 2157
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,157
Sq. Ft. Upper: 986
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1171
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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 90° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $298,000
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