Nestled in the forest is a beautiful log home on secluded 23 acres of unrestricted, rolling land 15 minutes from town. There is plenty of room for horses or other animals or just to enjoy the privacy it ensures. The home is set back from a state-maintained road, ensuring maximum privacy. The spacious, well-maintained 3-bedroom 3-bath log home is a peaceful retreat or a year-round residence. Large covered porches in the front and back of the house make wonderful outdoor living spaces. Large windows and vaulted ceilings in the Great Room bring the outdoors in. Skylights shower in light. Enjoy winter nights by the stunning dry-stack Tennessee Bluestone fireplace. Radiant heat keeps the home comfortable throughout the year. The spacious kitchen has mostly new appliances, custom hickory cabinets, gas cook-top, double wall oven, twin sinks and island counter. Home has central vacuum and wood stove hook-up in the sunroom, a pantry/laundry with custom cabinets, storage, and utility sink. The ensuite primary bedroom is on the main floor with a whirlpool tub, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, a loft and full bath. There is a huge unfinished, plumbed basement that could be finished into an apartment, guest suite, workshop or play room. The property has a stream, 2 barns, approx. 4 acres of grass/pasture, springs and gorgeous hardwoods. This versatile estate is for outdoor enthusiasts to create a sanctuary! You can bring your animals and fully utilize the land. Or build additional homes or create your very own mountain garden oasis. Rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Lansing. So much wildlife and natural beauty, near parks and hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the North Fork of the New River, and the Mountain to Sea Trail. Whether you're looking for a peaceful haven to hide away or a place to live your dreams, this property has it all. NO DRIVE-BYS.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Margo Lenmark• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Bought with Ray Medlin• Century 21 Mountain Vistas
Source:HCMLS #255194
Redfin Estimate
$850,116
$710K since sold in November 2025$11K since July
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This home's estimate is 32.8% higher than the average sale price ($640K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled in the forest is a beautiful log home on secluded 23 acres of unrestricted, rolling land 15 minutes from town. There is plenty of room for horses or other animals or just to enjoy the privacy it ensures. The home is set back from a state-maintained road, ensuring maximum privacy. The spacious, well-maintained 3-bedroom 3-bath log home is a peaceful retreat or a year-round residence. Large covered porches in the front and back of the house make wonderful outdoor living spaces. Large windows and vaulted ceilings in the Great Room bring the outdoors in. Skylights shower in light. Enjoy winter nights by the stunning dry-stack Tennessee Bluestone fireplace. Radiant heat keeps the home comfortable throughout the year. The spacious kitchen has mostly new appliances, custom hickory cabinets, gas cook-top, double wall oven, twin sinks and island counter. Home has central vacuum and wood stove hook-up in the sunroom, a pantry/laundry with custom cabinets, storage, and utility sink. The ensuite primary bedroom is on the main floor with a whirlpool tub, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, a loft and full bath. There is a huge unfinished, plumbed basement that could be finished into an apartment, guest suite, workshop or play room. The property has a stream, 2 barns, approx. 4 acres of grass/pasture, springs and gorgeous hardwoods. This versatile estate is for outdoor enthusiasts to create a sanctuary! You can bring your animals and fully utilize the land. Or build additional homes or create your very own mountain garden oasis. Rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Lansing. So much wildlife and natural beauty, near parks and hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the North Fork of the New River, and the Mountain to Sea Trail. Whether you're looking for a peaceful haven to hide away or a place to live your dreams, this property has it all. NO DRIVE-BYS.
HCMLS #238290
Mar 16, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 6, 2023
Listed
—
Jun 20, 2022
Listed
$120,000
$93/sq ft
HCMLS #194095
May 21, 2018
Sold
$440,000
$340/sq ft
Sep 20, 2017
Listed
$445,000
$343/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$602 (+4.0%)
$11,600 + $103,200
$114,800
2024
$579
$11,600 + $103,200
$114,800
2023
$579 (+3.9%)
$11,600 + $103,200
$114,800
2022
$557 (+598.0%)
$10,000 + $61,400
$71,400
2021
$80 (+13.3%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2020
$70 (+2.0%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2019
$69 (−2.0%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2018
$70 (+4.1%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2017
$68 (+2.5%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2016
$66
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2015
$66 (+4.8%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2014
$63 (−1.4%)
$10,000 + $5,000
$15,000
2013
$64
$10,000 + $5,000
$15,000
Tax history for 286 Howell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$602 (+4.0%)
$11,600 + $103,200
$114,800
2024
$579
$11,600 + $103,200
$114,800
2023
$579 (+3.9%)
$11,600 + $103,200
$114,800
2022
$557 (+598.0%)
$10,000 + $61,400
$71,400
2021
$80 (+13.3%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2020
$70 (+2.0%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2019
$69 (−2.0%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2018
$70 (+4.1%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2017
$68 (+2.5%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2016
$66
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2015
$66 (+4.8%)
$10,000 + $4,000
$14,000
2014
$63 (−1.4%)
$10,000 + $5,000
$15,000
2013
$64
$10,000 + $5,000
$15,000
*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: 8
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
Legal Description: .861 A OFF NCSR 1639 FROM DAVID R HOWELL
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,505
Municipality Name: WALNUT HILL
Acres: 0.861
County Use Description: SUBURBAN SFR UP TO 20 ACRES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Ashe County
APN: 18294339
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mountain View Elementary
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
$808,000 – $978,000
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