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231 Fletcher Creek Lane, Purlear, NC, 28665

4beds
3baths
3,125sqft
$799,900
$256price/sqft
$4,900/moest. monthly cost
$196,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Bring your vision and restore a true piece of North Carolina mountain history. This 1924 farmhouse is nestled on more than 29 acres of rolling countryside with frontage along bold Fletcher Creek, offering rushing rapids, cascading waterfalls, and outstanding trout fishing right on your own property. Opportunities like this are increasingly rare for buyers seeking acreage, stocked trout stream waterfront, and privacy in the North Carolina High Country. The home is currently no heat source and is being offered as a renovation project for those looking to restore and reimagine a classic farmhouse. With its original character, generous room sizes, and timeless architectural details, the home provides an exceptional foundation for a custom restoration. As an added bonus, Cat 5 wiring has already been run throughout the home, providing modern infrastructure for today’s technology needs. Inside, you’ll find hardwood and tiled floors, a spacious living room and family room, a kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a main-level laundry room, and four generously sized bedrooms upstairs. Step outside onto the expansive wraparound covered porch and enjoy the sights and sounds of bold Fletcher Creek a stocked trout stream flowing through the property. The acreage offers endless possibilities for hunting, trout fishing, hobby farming, horseback riding, ATV adventures, gardening, or simply creating a private mountain estate surrounded by nature. Despite its peaceful and secluded setting, the property is located just one minute from US Highway 421, providing exceptional convenience without the noise of traffic. Boone and Wilkesboro are both less than 20 minutes away with West Jefferson about 25 minutes, offering easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and outdoor recreation. Home is being sold as is.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

3/10
Mount Pleasant ElementaryGrades PK-56.0 mi
3/10
West Wilkes MiddleGrades 6-89.9 mi
5/10
West Wilkes HighGrades 9-128.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1924

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Farmhouse,Mountain,Traditional
  • Property subType: Farm,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Range,Other,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Washer
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Furnished
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,125
  • Total interior livable area: 3,125 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0800334
  • Horse amenities: Horses Allowed

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior features: Horse Facilities,Out Building(s)

Lot

  • Lot size: 29.07 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: No Garage

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Wilkes County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,044$48,528
Home Insurance *$235$2,820
Property Taxes $330$3,960
Electricity $291$3,492
Total$4,900$58,800
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$168,000/yr
40% on housing$147,000/yr
45% on housing$130,666/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.3%
9.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.1%
-3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$256This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28665$235
Wilkes County$183

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28665$311
Wilkes County$163

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-26Listed for sale$799,900
2020-07-31Sold$155,000
2020-05-05Pending sale$199,900
2020-02-21Listed for sale$199,900
2019-03-19Listing removed$214,900
2019-03-01Pending sale$214,900
2018-08-15Price change$214,900
2018-06-06Listed for sale$229,900
2017-11-09Listing removed$229,900
2017-10-27Price change$229,900
2017-04-28Listed for sale$259,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentLori Eastridge
BrokerageEXP Realty LLC

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