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Off market jan 2024 for $338K

$383,635

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,263/mo

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1,322

sq ft

486 Meadow Ridge Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640

About this home

Step into the warmth of this 3-bed, 2-bath mountain cottage just outside Jefferson City limits. As you enter, you're welcomed by an inviting open living room and kitchen complete with updated appliances. The charm continues as you discover the spiral staircase leading to the loft, used for an office or third bedroom. With three bedrooms and a full bath, the layout seamlessly blends modern convenience with rustic charm, making this cottage a mountain haven. The partially finished basement surprises with a full bath, laundry, and kitchen-like space. The attached 1-car garage complements the practical layout. Enjoy proximity to the New River, downtown shopping, and the potential for a garden in the ample yard space with a nice workshop in the side yard. This cottage invites you to experience mountain living with convenience at its finest.

Single-familyProperty Type

2007Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jill Gambill • Alleghany High Country Realty

Contact: (336) 372-1599

Bought with Jackie Dyer • Boone Realty

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•Source:HCMLS #246934

Redfin Estimate

$383,635

$45K since sold in January 2024$7,000 since September

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 7.2% lower than the average sale price ($413K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$330,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,188 sq ft
301 Tailor Made Ranch Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$494,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,396 sq ft
230 Rocky Creek Ct, Jefferson, NC 28640
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$474,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,718 sq ft
144 Rocky Creek Ct, Jefferson, NC 28640
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$350,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
155 Panther Den Ests, Jefferson, NC 28640
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$535,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,105 sq ft
342 Willow Creek Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$297,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
300 South Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694

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$2,545/mo

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Market trends in 28640, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$389K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

95d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 29 HRS AGO
$499,000
2 beds2 baths1,623 sq ft
187 W Meadow Dr Unit F2, Jefferson, NC 28640
NEW 30 HRS AGO
$649,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,752 sq ft
170 Fairway View Pl Unit B3, Jefferson, NC 28640
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$449,000
4 beds3 baths2,448 sq ft
4331 NC Highway 88 E, Jefferson, NC 28640
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$425,000
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
168 Highland Hill Dr, Jefferson, NC 28640
$499,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,106 sq ft
354 Old Wilkes Rd, Glendale Spgs, NC 28629
$315,000
2 beds2 baths952 sq ft
843 Oak Tree Ln, Jefferson, NC 28640
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Sale history for 486 Meadow Ridge Dr

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 11, 2024

Sold

$339,000

$256/sq ft

HCMLS #246934

Jan 11, 2024

Sold

$338,800

$256/sq ft

Nov 28, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 20, 2023

Listed

$348,000

$263/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 7, 2016

Sold

$140,100

$106/sq ft

HCMLS #195095

Mar 7, 2016

Sold

$140,000

$106/sq ft

Nov 23, 2015

Listed

$149,650

$113/sq ft

+32

* * * ADORABLE, Quaint, Mountain COTTAGE * * * Just outside the Jefferson town limits at the end of the lane awaits your sweet mountain RETREAT. This 3 bedroom/1 bath (2nd full bath in partially finished bsmt) cabin exudes QUAINT charm and modern CONVENIENCE. COZY open concept living/kitchen area w/ all appliances. Central FULL BATH and 2 beds on main floor make ONE FLOOR Living and ENTERTAINING a BREEZE. Ascend the spiral stairway to the perfect 3rd bed SLEEPING LOFT. The loft is perfect for sleeping, pesky office work, playing, or lounging. BUILT IN 2007, this cottage has a METAL ROOF and Pergo floors for durability and good looks. WATCH THE WORLD go by from the covered deck. An idyllic PASTORAL view of rural Jefferson can be yours to ENJOY. Pull into the one-car Basement garage (exterior access). Complete the 340 add. sq. feet in bsmt-partially finished (insulated/framed/unheated) for game room/living area/private suite. Enjoy hiking, canoeing on the New River, strolling downtown West Jefferson w/ its art galleries and small town charm from this conveniently located MOUNTAIN COTTAGE.

Public Records

Oct 15, 2010

Sold

$125,000

$95/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,403

$30,000 + $248,900

$278,900

2025

$1,403 (+43.4%)

$30,000 + $248,900

$278,900

2024

$978 (−4.0%)

$30,000 + $176,800

$206,800

2023

$1,019 (+10.7%)

$30,000 + $176,800

$206,800

2022

$921 (−0.3%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2021

$923 (+11.3%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2020

$829 (+7.7%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2019

$770 (−0.8%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2018

$776

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2017

$776 (+1.9%)

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2016

$762

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2015

$762 (+2.6%)

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2014

$743

$30,000 + $113,000

$143,000

2013

$743

$30,000 + $113,000

$143,000

Tax history for 486 Meadow Ridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,403

$30,000 + $248,900

$278,900

2025

$1,403 (+43.4%)

$30,000 + $248,900

$278,900

2024

$978 (−4.0%)

$30,000 + $176,800

$206,800

2023

$1,019 (+10.7%)

$30,000 + $176,800

$206,800

2022

$921 (−0.3%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2021

$923 (+11.3%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2020

$829 (+7.7%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2019

$770 (−0.8%)

$30,000 + $104,700

$134,700

2018

$776

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2017

$776 (+1.9%)

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2016

$762

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2015

$762 (+2.6%)

$30,000 + $106,900

$136,900

2014

$743

$30,000 + $113,000

$143,000

2013

$743

$30,000 + $113,000

$143,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.55 Acres

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

1,439

Year built

2007

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Ashe County

APN

092987528114

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Private

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Roof: Metal

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 982
Below Grade Finished Area: 340
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone Veneer

Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.552
Lot Size Area: 0.552
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.552

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $998.86

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Mountain View
Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County
High School: Ashe County

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Perkins Hill

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,439
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Ashe County
APN: 092987528114

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (336) 372-1599

Around this home

Schools

Mountain View Elementary

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi

7/10

Ashe County Middle

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi

10/10

Ashe County High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

Jefferson, NC • 28640

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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$365,000 – $442,000

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Home values near 486 Meadow Ridge Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
479 Meadow Ridge Dr, Jefferson, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$377,416
341 Perkins Hill Dr, Jefferson, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$358,895

Address	Redfin Estimate
449 Meadow Ridge Dr, Jefferson, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2629 Sq. Ft.	$533,045

Address	Redfin Estimate
484 Meadow Ridge Dr, Jefferson, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$403,027

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