Creekside Calm, $375 Down
Creston, NC 28615
Ashe County, North Carolina
Land Description
Owner Financing:
- $375 down (plus the $499 doc fee)
- $375 down $364.02/Mo for 72 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
There are some places that instantly feel like a deep breath. The air softens, the world slows down, and the only sound you hear is nature's steady rhythm. Tucked into the quiet hills of Ashe County, North Carolina, this 0.76-Acre property is one of those rare places. It's not loud or showy. It doesn't need to be. Its gift is stillness, privacy, and the kind of peace you can only find in the mountains.
Picture this: a tucked-away hillside framed by trees, with rolling slopes that catch the morning light. A gentle curve in the land adds natural character, while nearby water threads its way through the landscape, adding a quiet soundtrack. From the moment you arrive, you feel the pull of calm. This is your space. A place where worries fade and the outside world feels miles away.
This isn't just a piece of land. It's an invitation to live slower, breathe deeper, and finally claim a private mountain escape of your own.
A Private Hillside Retreat
At 3,120 feet above sea level, the property rests among soft ridges and wooded slopes. The air feels lighter here, cooler in summer and crisp in fall. Less than 100 yards off a maintained dirt road, access is straightforward, yet once you arrive, you'll feel like you're in your own corner of the mountains. A short 4x4 track brings you directly to the lot, giving you privacy without taking you far from the road.
The land itself unfolds with gentle character. Near the front, the slope eases down from the road. One side dips softly, guiding rainwater downhill. Toward the back, the property levels out and opens into a peaceful space where the land feels tucked between tree lines. On the right edge, a branch of a creek traces its way along, merging with another stream nearby. The sound of water carries through the trees, steady and calming.
Walk the property and you'll notice something grounding in every direction: the shade of tall hardwoods, the rise of the ridge line, the soft trickle of water, the open patches where sunlight filters through. Together, these natural details give the land a sense of harmony - wild yet welcoming, private yet easy to reach.
The Gift of Privacy
What this property truly offers is space. Not just square footage, but space that belongs only to you.
There are no neighbors pressed in on either side. No busy roads with traffic humming in the background. Instead, you get the kind of privacy that feels rare in today's world. Here, you can sit under the trees without interruption. You can listen to the creek without distraction. You can simply be - without anyone looking over your shoulder.
This is what makes land like this so powerful: it doesn't demand anything of you. You can visit it every weekend, once a season, or even hold it quietly for years. The property waits for you, steady and patient, until you are ready to step into its quiet embrace.
Ownership That Lasts
Buying land is different from anything else you can own. It isn't a subscription that needs renewing, or a purchase that fades when something new comes along. It's permanent. Secure. Something that holds steady no matter what happens in the world.
This 0.76-Acre parcel gives you that kind of lasting ownership. With annual property taxes of just $50, it's easy to keep and enjoy for the long term. You don't have to build. You don't have to use it right away. Simply knowing it's yours is enough.
If one day you decide to bring power or internet to the property, those services are available nearby. A well and septic can be added in the future if you choose. Until then, the land is yours exactly as it is - private, simple, and free of noise.
Quiet Mornings, Peaceful Evenings
Imagine waking up here on a spring morning. The hillside glows with fresh green leaves. A bird calls from the trees, and sunlight glints off the creek as it winds its way through the woods. The air feels crisp, and the quiet is deep enough to hear your own thoughts again.
Come back in the fall, and the entire hillside shifts to a blaze of color - reds, oranges, and yellows painting the slopes. A cool breeze carries the scent of leaves, and every step crunches beneath your feet. Evenings are best spent by the water, listening as the current joins its fork and flows gently downhill.
Winter brings its own calm. With the trees bare, the ridges stand tall against the wide sky. Snow, when it falls, softens the ground and muffles the air. The land becomes a quiet retreat, waiting for spring to return.
Every season here feels like a reminder: life doesn't have to be rushed. Sometimes the best gift is simply slowing down.
The Simple Facts
This land is as straightforward as it is beautiful:
Size: 0.76 acre
County: Ashe County, Nc
Apn: 4
Access: Maintained dirt road, with short 4x4 path leading in
Elevation: 3,120 feet
Terrain: Gently rolling with hillside contours, natural rise, and a creek along the edge
Utilities: Power & internet nearby; well & septic needed
Taxes: $50 annually
Closest Town: Creston, NC 28615
And the terms make it simple to own:
Cash Price: $18,995
Owner Financing: $375 down, $364.02/Month for 72 months
Doc Fee: $499 (non-refundable)
Life in Ashe County
Beyond your land, the surrounding area is a treasure of its own. Creston, the nearest town, offers the kind of small-town comfort that feels timeless. Just a short drive away, West Jefferson adds even more charm with its local shops, art galleries, and the famous Ashe County Cheese.
For nature lovers, this region is unmatched. The New River - one of the oldest rivers in the world - flows nearby, perfect for kayaking, fishing, or simply sitting on its banks. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area rises with trails and overlooks, giving you sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And just beyond, the Blue Ridge Parkway winds through ridge after ridge, offering some of the most scenic drives in the country.
Owning this property means you're not only getting a piece of private land but also becoming part of a community and landscape that values simplicity, beauty, and nature's gifts.
Why This Land Matters
In today's world, it's easy to feel crowded, rushed, and pulled in every direction. What's rare is a space that asks nothing of you. A place that gives you room to breathe, reflect, and reset.
That's what this 0.76-Acre property offers. A hillside retreat with the quiet sound of water, the shade of tall trees, and the privacy of the mountains. A steady piece of earth that can belong only to you.
Your Sanctuary Awaits
The beauty of this land is its patience. The creek will keep flowing. The trees will keep growing. The hillside will keep catching the light. All it needs now is someone who sees its value and is ready to call it their own.
For just $375 down and $364.02 a month, you can secure this peaceful retreat today. Or choose the cash price of $18,995 and make it fully yours. Either way, the mountains are waiting. The quiet is waiting.
This is your chance to claim a sanctuary - steady, private, and timeless.
Property Summary:
0.76 acre, Ashe County, Nc
Cash Price: $18,995
Owner Financing: $375 down, $364.02/Month (72 months)
Annual Taxes: $50
Apn: 4
Elevation: 3,120 ft
Access: Maintained dirt road with 4x4 path
Utilities: Power & internet nearby; well & septic needed
Doc Fee: $499 (non-refundable)
Your Sanctuary in the Blue Ridge - waiting quietly for you to step into it.
State: Nc
County: Ashe
Zip: 28615
Size: 0.76 acres
Apn: 4
Legal Description: County Records:
Lot 14 (.758 A) From William D Barr Off Hwy 88
Deed: Beginning on an iron stake in the eastern line of the Joe Johnson property (Deed Book H-3, Page 218), said iron being the northwest corner of Lot 13 of Crestview Estates, Phase IV; thence with the Johnson line N. 13-55-00 E. 42.32 feet to an iron stake at a post; N. 19-55-00 E. 86.92 feet to an iron stake; thence with line of Lot 15 S. 88-17-41 E. 202.16 feet to an iron stake; S.
88-17-41 E. 30.20 feet to the center of a 60.00 foot right of way (a/k/a Crestview Drive North); thence with the center of said road S. 09-38-00 W. 48.37 feet; S. 02-47-00 E. 55.79 feet: S. 31-22-00 E. 42.67 feet; thence leaving road and with line of Lot 13 N. 85-15-31 W. 36.90 feet to an iron stake; N. 85-15-31 W. 252.96 feet to the point of Beginning, containing 0.758 acres, inclusive of the existing right of way of the 60.00 foot roadway. The above tract being Lot No. 14 of Crestview Estates, Phase IV, as shown on an unrecorded plat of said subdivision. And being one of the lots described in and conveyed by that certain deed from William D. Barr, et al to Property Management Group, Inc., dated 3 March, 1995 and of record in the Ashe County Public Registry in Book 204, at pages 1591-1593.
Lat/Long Coordinates:
Nw: 36.441582, -81.629867
Ne: 36.441612, -81.629086
Sw: 36.441226, -81.629945
Se: 36.441283, -81.629079
Elevation: 3120 feet
Annual Taxes: Approx. $50 per year
Zoning: No Zoning
Flood Zone: No
HOA/POA: No
Improvements: No improvements done.
Access: Dirt Road
Water: Will need to install a Well
Sewer: Will need to install a Septic System
Utilities: Electric, Internet
Owner Financing:
- $375 down (plus the $499 doc fee)
$375 down $364.02/Mo for 72 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
We do not offer owner financing for residential use or full-time living on the property during the financing term.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
From Lansing, North Carolina 28643, USA to Creston, North Carolina 28615, USA
-Head southwest on E St toward NC-194 N 79 ft
-Turn left onto NC-194 S 3.7 mi
-Turn right onto NC-88 W 9.2 mi
-Turn right onto Crestview Dr W 0.5 mi
-Continue onto Crestview Drive West Access Rd 489 ft
-Turn left onto Klink Trail
-Destination will be on the left 0.5 mi
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