$4,976 Closing Credit¹
Listing office: Regency On the Lake
$308,000 List price
147 Forest Hill Dr West Jefferson, NC 28694
$3,658
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,525 sqft
$202 / sqft
House
Property details
About 147 Forest Hill Dr
Welcome to 147 Forest Hill Drive—your cozy mountain retreat just minutes from downtown West Jefferson! Tucked in a quiet, established neighborhood, this charming home features hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, a bright kitchen with updated appliances, and a flexible layout. Enjoy scenic views of Paddy Mountain from the front porch or relax on the covered side patio. The full unfinished basement offers room to grow, and the spacious backyard is great for pets or gardening. With quick access to shops, dining, and the New River, this home is perfect as a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Oil
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,525 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1963
ParkingAttached Carport, Driveway
MLS #4259437
FireplaceDen, Gas Log
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Den, Gas Log
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Waterfront: None
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air, Oil
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $308,000
- Price/SqFt: $201
- Annual Tax Amount: $529
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: US 221 business to Wade E. Vannoy Rd. Wade E. Vannoy Rd to the 1st left on Forest Hill Dr, home is second home on left, see real estate sign.
- Year Built: 1963
- Living Area: 1,525 SqFt
- MLS Number: 4259437
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Select
- Office Email: lori@nchighcountryrealestate.com
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Price information
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,900 | $529 |
| 2023 | $218,900 | $529 |
| 2022 | $138,100 | $440 |
| 2021 | $138,100 | $440 |
| 2020 | $138,100 | $467 |
| 2019 | $138,100 | $467 |
| 2018 | $141,600 | $781 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Mountain View Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.7 mi
•2789 US Highway 221 N
8
Westwood Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.5 mi
•4083 US Highway 221 S
6
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Public District KG-6
4.6 mi
•5778 NC Highway 88 W
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,079. The majority of West Jefferson, NC residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
49%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
Hunting
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Ram
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 147 Forest Hill Dr
The listing price of 147 Forest Hill Dr property is $308,000.
The property 147 Forest Hill Dr is a house located in West Jefferson, North Carolina, 28694.
Active Listing: 147 Forest Hill Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 147 Forest Hill Dr are: Mountain View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Westwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Blue Ridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ashe County Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Green Valley School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Parkway School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ashe County Early College High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ashe County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Watauga High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $529 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 147 Forest Hill Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 147 Forest Hill Dr is 1,525 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 147 Forest Hill Dr is 1963.
This home is located at 147 Forest Hill Dr in West Jefferson, NC and zip code 28694. This 1,525 square foot home was built in 1963. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $308,000.
While more than 0 listings in West Jefferson, NC in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 3 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in West Jefferson, NC increased by 42.9% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 62 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $395,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.