Gorgeous historic home with many possible uses, mini farm, vacation rental, bed & breakfast, retreat, wedding venue. This property can be your heart’s desire! This charming farmhouse sits on five beautiful, flat, cleared acres. Helton Creek, one of North Carolina's top 10 trout streams splits the lower acre in half with approximately 300 feet of creek frontage on each side of the creek totaling approximately 600 ft. Additional stream borders right side of property feeding Helton Creek. Huge 100 year-old barn with electricity and water as well as a large extension great for storing RVs. One room cottage, electricity, wood stove. A Shot gun house wired for electricity, ready to be finished. Springhouse, electricity. Greenhouse, outdoor kitchen/man cave building with electricity, refrigerator, sink, grill and room for a stove and and one more storage structure. Large covered front porch, hardwood floors throughout, beautiful oak staircase, other original features and built ins - pie safe, butler pantry window, cast iron tub, wavy glass China cabinet, potato bin, many others. Home also has an adorable canning room, sunroom, two fireplaces, stain glass and chandeliers. Wait until you see the kitchen! You will think grandma is in there cooking biscuits! Original counter tops, cabinetry and the original, cute as a button oven. Property fronts Hwy 194 for easy access but home sits far back off the road. Bear Run Road runs the left border for easy access to the entire property. Hay field up top for animal feeding. Fruit trees, ancient maple and oak trees. Landscaped with exotic flowering plants. Possibly the only Magnolia tree in Ashe County. Carport, tons of room for parking for any event. Words cannot express the many aspects of this property. Endless possibilities! Build a tree house VRBO by the creek. Establish a woodworking shop, artist studio, nursery, housing for family and friends. It does not get any better than this, especially for the price!
For sale
$549,000
15957 NC Hwy 194 N Highway, Lansing, NC 28643
3beds
2,361sqft
Est.:
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5.01 Acres Lot
$529,100 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming farmhouseOne room cottageHay fieldLarge covered front porchTwo fireplacesShot gun houseHelton creek
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 23, 2025 at 03:20am
Listed by:
Rex Goss 336-246-3010,
Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals, Inc.
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255669
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Ductless, Fireplace(s), Kerosene
Cooling
- Ductless, 3+ Units, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,366
- Total interior livable area: 2,361 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,361
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Southern Exposure
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 5.01 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Living Quarters, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 06251022005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
- Water: Private, Spring, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Otherseeremarks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,008
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
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