NEW RIVER FRONTAGE w/ LONG-RANGE MTN VIEW!! This well-built home is set on a ridge overlooking the river and boasts both front and back covered porches with year-round views. Bright and airy with a large living room and multiple living spaces, this 3 bedroom / 2.5 bath home also features huge walk-in closets, plenty of kitchen storage and counter space, as well as a window-filled sun room overlooking the New River and Mt. Jefferson. The lowest level has built-in wine cabinets, an additional bedroom, and a third bath roughed in and ready to finish as you wish. The basement also has a walkout door to the fire pit and a second driveway, providing the possibility to create a separate living area. This home includes strong I-beam supports and a superior wall system for maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. Temperature is controlled throughout the home with dual HVAC units and a gas fireplace. The possibility exists of finishing a path to access the river directly from the property. Located less than 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and downtown West Jefferson, this home would make a great single-family home or second home for anyone who loves hiking and river activities! Can be sold furnished or unfurnished.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
1.79 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Margo Lenmark• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
NEW RIVER FRONTAGE!! Custom designed home setting on a ridge overlooking the river, with a long range mountain view. This well-built home features both front and back covered porches, for entertaining and to enjoy the majestic views. This 3 bdr/2.5 bath (roughed in for a third bath in basement) home has numerous custom features include new paint, new granite, backsplash and appliances in the kitchen to accent the beautiful attached dining room. This home is bright and airy with a lg living room, with an all window sun room overlooking the New River. Upstairs features 3 bdrs with huge walk-in closets and two baths. Lower level has been converted in the ever popular man-cave with bar, electric fireplace, surround sound and built in wine cabinets. Additional bedroom and a third bath roughed in and ready to finish to your liking. This space also features a walkout door and drive, so it could easily be a separate living area. This home is custom built to include strong I-beam supports and superior wall system which is great for keeping heat in the winter and air in the summer. Heat system is dual heat pumps and gas fireplace. Seller is taking dining room chandelier.
Public Records
Feb 22, 2017
Sold
$260,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 2004
Sold
$28,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,843 (+8.3%)
$35,000 + $316,800
$351,800
2024
$1,703
$35,000 + $316,800
$351,800
2023
$1,703 (+11.0%)
$35,000 + $316,800
$351,800
2022
$1,534
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2021
$1,534 (+12.6%)
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2020
$1,362 (+4.6%)
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2019
$1,302 (−1.9%)
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2018
$1,328 (+6.9%)
$60,000 + $200,400
$260,400
2017
$1,242 (+2.0%)
$60,000 + $181,800
$241,800
2016
$1,218
$60,000 + $181,800
$241,800
2015
$1,218 (+4.1%)
$60,000 + $181,800
$241,800
2014
$1,170
$60,000 + $189,400
$249,400
2013
$1,170
$60,000 + $189,400
$249,400
Tax history for 980 Rustic Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,843 (+8.3%)
$35,000 + $316,800
$351,800
2024
$1,703
$35,000 + $316,800
$351,800
2023
$1,703 (+11.0%)
$35,000 + $316,800
$351,800
2022
$1,534
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2021
$1,534 (+12.6%)
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2020
$1,362 (+4.6%)
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2019
$1,302 (−1.9%)
$60,000 + $196,300
$256,300
2018
$1,328 (+6.9%)
$60,000 + $200,400
$260,400
2017
$1,242 (+2.0%)
$60,000 + $181,800
$241,800
2016
$1,218
$60,000 + $181,800
$241,800
2015
$1,218 (+4.1%)
$60,000 + $181,800
$241,800
2014
$1,170
$60,000 + $189,400
$249,400
2013
$1,170
$60,000 + $189,400
$249,400
*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
1.79 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,376
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ashe County
APN
12310017005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private