18 +/- Ashe County High Country Mountain Acres. Hidden away in Lansing, NC. Beautiful year round stream on the property. Easily walkable trails to the top and can easily be touched up for vehicular access. Totally wooded. Abundant wildlife - big and small. A hidden gem of land at an affordable price. Great paved road frontage on Rip Shin Road. Less than 10 minutes from the Virginia Creeper Trail starting point. 35 minutes North West from West Jefferson. Multiple access point. Great spots to build with spectacular mountain views.
Vacant landProperty Type
18.31 acresLot Size
$8,143Price/Acres
Listed by Ted Coffey• Mossy Oak Properties Land and Luxury
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Market trends in 28643, NC
Last updated September 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
11
4 MoM
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Sale history for near 3213 Rip Shin Rd
Date
Event
Price
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3737190
Aug 6, 2021
Sold
$58,000
Jun 2, 2021
Contingent
—
May 6, 2021
Listed
$64,000
Public Records
Jul 1, 2004
Sold
$72,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$642 (+3.8%)
$60,800 + $57,300
$118,100
2024
$619
$60,800 + $57,300
$118,100
2023
$619 (−3.8%)
$60,800 + $57,300
$118,100
2022
$643
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2021
$643 (+9.5%)
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2020
$587 (+2.0%)
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2019
$575 (−0.3%)
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2018
$577 (+6.3%)
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2017
$543 (+1.7%)
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2016
$534
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2015
$534 (+5.3%)
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2014
$507
$48,100 + $40,400
$88,500
2013
$507
$48,100 + $40,400
$88,500
Tax history for near 3213 Rip Shin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$642 (+3.8%)
$60,800 + $57,300
$118,100
2024
$619
$60,800 + $57,300
$118,100
2023
$619 (−3.8%)
$60,800 + $57,300
$118,100
2022
$643
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2021
$643 (+9.5%)
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2020
$587 (+2.0%)
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2019
$575 (−0.3%)
$48,100 + $35,500
$83,600
2018
$577 (+6.3%)
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2017
$543 (+1.7%)
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2016
$534
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2015
$534 (+5.3%)
$48,100 + $37,400
$85,500
2014
$507
$48,100 + $40,400
$88,500
2013
$507
$48,100 + $40,400
$88,500
*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
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
13.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
946
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ashe County
APN
08098017
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Room Count: 0
Exterior
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Acreage
Other Structures: None
Zoning Specification: Rural
Land Information
Possible Use: Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Timber, Tree Farm/Timber
Wooded Area: 18
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Hilly, Paved, Private, Sloped, Steep Slope, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 18.314
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 18.314
Lot Size Dimensions: Illregular
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well Needed
Sewer: Septic Needed
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: No Restrictions
HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: For Navigation System use 3213 Rip Shin Road, Lansing, NC 28643. 35 Minutes from West Jefferson 10 Minutes to Whitetop, VA Link to BING map from West Jefferson to subject property: https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=8468486e-db89-4fa3-a9e1-d6510a34cae9&cp=36.507346~-81.670669&lvl=11&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027
Road Frontage: 300
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 946
Stories: —
Lot Size: 13.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Ashe County
APN: 08098017
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Foundation Details: None
Team Information
List Office AOR: Charlotte Regional Realtor Association
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 8.7mi
7/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$142,000 – $172,000
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