Adorable West Jefferson cottage with too many recent improvements to list here (see attached list!) This home has been well cared for and upgraded over the last two years. The home sits on a beautiful lot with flat yard area, firepit space, multiple driveways, ample parking and even a spacious garage/ workshop. Enter the home through the enclosed porch space that has been recently painted and flooring refreshed. Once inside you will see the freshly painted living and dining rooms before entering the kitchen with updated appliances, counters, sink and faucet. The main level also features a private bathroom and a laundry room. Upstairs you will find 2 bedrooms with updated carpet and lots of natural light. The lower level of the home is a spacious apartment/ in-law suite that has been totally renovated over the last 2 years. There is a private outside entrance as well as being connected to the upstairs giving you options on how to use the space. There is also a kitchen, dining space, laundry, full bath, sleeping space and living room (currently set up as a gym) This space is now heated and cooled with a mini split unit. This unit was installed without a permit. There are 2 driveways and ample parking. The first driveway goes down around to the lower level of the yard where the spacious garage/ workshop is. It has recently been graveled. Other recent improvements include replacing all the wood on the rear of the home and repainting, replacing deck boards, updated lighting, updated electrical and more. This precious home is ready for its new owners!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Long• 828 Real Estate
Contact: (828) 386-6047
Bought with Madison Doble• Keller Williams High Country
Super-cute updated cottage just minutes from the south fork of the New River and, an easy 10 minutes from downtown West Jefferson. This home has a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, open floor plan, and, an updated large bath laundry room. Bedrooms are on the second level. Features a sunroom on the front deck. Back deck has beautiful, long-range views. (You can see Grandfather Mountain!!) Partially finished basement that has a separate entrance, with kitchen, full bath, sleeping area with no window, and living area and addtional laundry in bathroom. Currently used is a long term rental, with 2 rentals, one for main level and upstairs and one for basement. Both are on a month to month lease. Would make great vacation rental or Air Bnb as well. Detached garage/workshop is the perfect man-cave! See today!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,177 (+8.3%)
$15,000 + $209,700
$224,700
2024
$1,088 (+1.7%)
$15,000 + $209,700
$224,700
2023
$1,069 (+19.5%)
$15,000 + $205,900
$220,900
2022
$895 (+20.2%)
$12,000 + $125,900
$137,900
2021
$745 (+11.0%)
$12,000 + $98,100
$110,100
2020
$671 (+4.3%)
$12,000 + $98,100
$110,100
2019
$643 (−0.6%)
$12,000 + $98,100
$110,100
2018
$647
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2017
$647 (+1.9%)
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2016
$635
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2015
$635 (+2.8%)
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2014
$618
$12,000 + $105,100
$117,100
2013
$618
$12,000 + $105,100
$117,100
Tax history for 590 Nikanor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,177 (+8.3%)
$15,000 + $209,700
$224,700
2024
$1,088 (+1.7%)
$15,000 + $209,700
$224,700
2023
$1,069 (+19.5%)
$15,000 + $205,900
$220,900
2022
$895 (+20.2%)
$12,000 + $125,900
$137,900
2021
$745 (+11.0%)
$12,000 + $98,100
$110,100
2020
$671 (+4.3%)
$12,000 + $98,100
$110,100
2019
$643 (−0.6%)
$12,000 + $98,100
$110,100
2018
$647
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2017
$647 (+1.9%)
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2016
$635
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2015
$635 (+2.8%)
$12,000 + $100,400
$112,400
2014
$618
$12,000 + $105,100
$117,100
2013
$618
$12,000 + $105,100
$117,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,488
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ashe County
APN
12310001006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Other, See Remarks
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Other, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Ductless, Electric, Other, See Remarks
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,162
Below Grade Finished Area: 760
Levels: Three Or More
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Other Structures: Guest House
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 : 0.44
Lot Size Area: 0.44
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,069.16
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Other, Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Westwood
High School: Ashe County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Nikanor
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Ashe County
APN: 12310001006
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (828) 386-6047
Around this home
Schools
Westwood Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.1mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$361,000 – $437,000
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