Fisherman's paradise!! Over the creek and through the woods to a great mountain get-a-way! This newly updated, quaint, 1890’s farmhouse is located on 2.8 acres with Helton Creek frontage. Jerd Branch stream runs through the property right into Helton Creek. This trout stream has some of the best trout fishing in NW N. C. where over 26,000 catchable size trout are stocked into the creek every year in the delayed harvest program. This makes the Helton Creek area known to anglers as "The Jewel of Ashe County. " Approximately 400 heated sq feet upstairs is just below 7 feet. However, it is great useable space and counted on a recent appraisal. The kitchen and mudroom in this home were updated in 2023, along with many other recent updates, including two mini splits, and deck and steps leading to the kitchen entrance. Nice screened in porch to enjoy the outdoors or to enlarge your entertaining space. Speaking of entertaining, the 49X36 barn is the perfect place to hold a huge family gathering. Yes, a large portion of the barn has concrete floors and electricity, or use this large barn for your equipment, workspace, or just storage for your ATV's and kayaks. There is a nice level space on Helton Creek to set up a campsite to have the true outdoors experience. Lots of opportunity awaits you at this charming mountain get-a-way. Sellers also have a small orchard planted, the trees with pink ribbons will be removed before closing. Come back to nature and grow your own vegetables, lots of space for a garden. Sellers are open to selling the furnishings. Septic was recently installed and is for a 2 BR. , but the home is set up as a three bedroom home. The house is not located in the flood plain, therefore flood insurance is not required.
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Market trends in 28643, NC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
90.4%
0.5% MoM
Median sale price
$375K
$175K MoM
Avg. days on market
69d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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4 MoM
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Sale history for 179 Old Helton School Rd
Date
Event
Price
HCMLS #247093
Jul 2, 2024
Sold
$310,000
$202/sq ft
May 21, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 24, 2024
Price Changed
$329,900
$215/sq ft
Dec 7, 2023
Listed
$339,900
$221/sq ft
HCMLS #39200984
May 8, 2018
Sold
$218,500
$142/sq ft
Apr 18, 2016
Listed
$249,900
$163/sq ft
+20
Reduced! VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THIS KIND OF PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ON RENOWNED HELTON CREEK. FOLKS COME FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO FISH THIS STOCKED TROUT STREAM. YOU WILL BE DELIGHTFULLY SURPRISED WHEN YOU GO INSIDE THE UPDATED COUNTRY FARMHOUSE WITH WRAP AROUND COVERED PORCH. Enjoy the sound of a burbling branch running in front of the house. THE ACREAGE IS A MIXTURE OF OPEN PASTURE AND WOODS AND HAS A NICE BOTTOM AREA AS WELL AS SLOPING HIGH PASTURE. THE WOODED AREA IS STEEP ABOVE THE CREEK AND HAS NICE ROCK CAVES OVERLOOKING HELTON CREEK. TWO LARGE BARNS, OWNER WILL RESERVE THE RIGHTS TO MAINTAIN AND HARVEST THE REMAINING CHRISTMAS TREES WITHIN THE YEAR OR SO. WILL ALSO CONSIDER LEAVING TREES>
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$642 (+7.1%)
$30,100 + $92,500
$122,600
2024
$600
$30,100 + $88,900
$119,000
2023
$600 (+6.1%)
$30,100 + $88,900
$119,000
2022
$566
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
2021
$566 (+9.5%)
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
2020
$517 (+2.0%)
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
2019
$506
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
Tax history for 179 Old Helton School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$642 (+7.1%)
$30,100 + $92,500
$122,600
2024
$600
$30,100 + $88,900
$119,000
2023
$600 (+6.1%)
$30,100 + $88,900
$119,000
2022
$566
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
2021
$566 (+9.5%)
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
2020
$517 (+2.0%)
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
2019
$506
$19,000 + $53,900
$72,900
*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
2.81 Acres
Year renovated
1921
Sq. Ft.
1,221
Year built
1921
Style
Other
County
Ashe County
APN
06207216
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/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, No Garage, Shared Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Ductless, Electric, Kerosene
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened, Wrap Around
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,537
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
Has View
Other Structures: Barn(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: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 2.8
Lot Size Area: 2.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.8
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $588
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Blue Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Ashe County
High School: Ashe County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,221
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.81 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1921
County: Ashe County
APN: 06207216
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (336) 846-4900
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Schools
Blue Ridge Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
4/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$325,000 – $393,000
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