Peace & Pines, Ashe Co, NC
Creston, NC 28615
Ashe County, North Carolina
Lot Description
Owner Financing:
- $199 down (plus the $499 doc fee)
- $199 down $209/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
Ever dream about owning your own slice of North Carolina without needing a rich uncle or a winning lottery ticket? This is it. You're looking at 0.54 acres of gently rolling land in Ashe County, just outside the quiet mountain town of Creston. No suburbs, no strip malls, no overpriced lattes. Just land. Real land. Yours to pitch a tent on, roam barefoot across, or just admire like a proud land baron who beat the system. And the best part? You don't need a fat bank account or a stellar credit score to make it happen. With just $199 down and $209/Month, this isn't some wild dream-it's actually cheaper than your phone bill. And unlike your phone, this land doesn't crack, lose signal, or go obsolete. It just waits for you-quietly, patiently-like the chillest investment you'll ever make.
This land is raw, real, and off-grid-perfect for folks who want to get away from it all without giving up ownership in something that matters. This lot is better suited for camping, escaping, and holding onto as a long-term play. There's no power, no water, no development-and that's exactly what makes it so special. It's freedom, plain and simple. A space to unplug, unwind, and breathe. Set up a tent, build a fire, stare at the stars, and remember what it feels like to not be tethered to the modern world. Or don't touch it at all-just hold it, let it appreciate, and smile every time land prices go up.
Creston, NC is one of those blink-and-you-miss-it towns that people either overlook or fall in love with instantly. It's nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the air smells like pine and time moves at half-speed. This is where you go when you're done with traffic, noise, and strangers talking too loudly on speakerphone. This land sits just outside of town, tucked away on a dirt road still recovering from Hurricane Helene. It's a rugged path-not paved, not perfect-but full of character. You'll need a 4x4 and a sense of adventure, but if “easy access” is at the top of your wishlist, this probably isn't your kind of place anyway. This is for the wanderers, the DIYers, the folks who like their freedom a little wild and their investments a little more interesting.
The terrain is gently rolling-not too flat, not too steep. It drains well, adds natural beauty, and gives you room to stretch out and get creative. Whether you want to clear a camping spot, create a weekend basecamp, or just hike around and forget what day it is, this land has personality. It's not polished or curated, but it is peaceful. No Hoa. No neighbors peeking over your fence. No one to tell you when to mow your grass. Just trees, sky, and possibility.
What makes this deal even sweeter is how easy it is to own. For just $199 down and $209 a month, you can skip the bank, forget the paperwork circus, and make this land yours the simple way. No credit checks. No underwriting maze. No hoops to jump through. If you can commit to a couple monthly streaming subscriptions, you can absolutely afford this. And unlike those subscriptions, this won't auto-renew with zero value. This is land. It's yours. Forever. And while your crypto might be down and your stocks are doing somersaults, your mountain land? It's just sitting there-chilling, appreciating, and quietly reminding you that you made a smart move.
This lot isn't about flipping a house or living out of a van. It's about owning something real. Something you can use when you want, ignore when you need to, and always feel good about having in your back pocket. It's a hedge against the noise, a physical asset that can't be deleted, and maybe even a future spot for something bigger. Maybe it's a place to teach your kids how to make a fire. Maybe it's where you'll come when the city gets too loud. Or maybe it's just a bet on yourself-a reminder that you don't need permission to own a piece of this earth.
In five years, you'll either be glad you bought this land or wishing you had. Because the truth is, land like this doesn't last. Not at this price. Not in this location. People are waking up to what makes Ashe County so special, and the ones who act now are going to be the ones bragging later. You could wait and scroll and overthink it-or you could take the leap and make this lot yours. It's one click, one message, one step closer to owning land in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
So here it is: 0.54 acres of untouched potential, peace you can't stream, and freedom you can actually afford. It's not glamorous. It's not polished. But it's real. And it's waiting. Whether you camp on it, hold it, or just smile knowing you own land in North Carolina, this is your shot. Don't miss it.
State: Nc
County: Ashe
Zip: 28615
Size: 0.54 acres
Apn: 2
Legal Description: Lot 792 of Three TOP Mountain, continuation of Ridgewood Section, Ashe County, North Carolina, a Subdivision as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Ashe County, North Carolina, in Book 4, Page 22 and Subsequently replatted and recorded in Book 4, Page 355a to which recorded Plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description
Lat/Long Coordinates:
Nw: 36.420863, -81.599137
Ne: 36.420982, -81.598740
Sw: 36.420686, -81.599035
Se: 36.420699, -81.598633
Elevation: 1886 ft feet
Annual Taxes: Approx. $15 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: Utilities Available nearby
Owner Financing:
- $199 down (plus the non refundable $499 doc fee)
- $199 down $209/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
Lot Maps & Attachments
Directions to Lot
From Charlotte, North Carolina, USA to Creston, North Carolina 28615, USA
-Get on I-277 N/NC-16 N/US-74 E from E 3rd St
3 min (0.7 mi)
-Head southeast toward S Davidson St
30 ft
-Turn right onto S Davidson St
89 ft
-Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E 3rd St
0.4 mi
-Turn left
479 ft
-Use the right lane to take the ramp onto I-277 N/NC-16 N/US-74 E
0.1 mi
-Get on US-221 N in Triplett from I-77 N and US-421 N
1 hr 42 min (108 mi)
-Merge onto I-277 N/NC-16 N/US-74 E
0.1 mi
-Keep left to continue on I-277 N/NC-16 N/E Brookshire Fwy, follow signs for I-85
2.0 mi
-Use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 5A for I-77 N/US-21 N toward I-85 S/Statesville
154 ft
-Use the left lane to take the ramp to I-77 Express Ln
Toll road
0.5 mi
-Continue onto I-77 Express Ln
Toll road
3.1 mi
-Merge onto I-77 N
11.8 mi
-Keep right to stay on I-77 N
6.1 mi
-Keep right to stay on I-77 N
41.1 mi
-Take exit 73B to merge onto US-421 N toward Wilkesboro
Pass by Hardee's (on the left in 22.9 mi)
42.7 mi
-Turn right onto the ramp to US-221 N
0.4 mi
-Take Cranberry Springs Rd, Todd Railroad Grade Rd and 3 Top Rd to Poplar Trail in Creston
38 min (21.0 mi)
-Continue onto US-221 N
1.6 mi
-Turn left onto Cranberry Springs Rd
2.9 mi
-Turn right to stay on Cranberry Springs Rd
0.6 mi
-Cranberry Springs Rd turns left and becomes Todd Railroad Grade Rd
3.8 mi
-Turn left to stay on Todd Railroad Grade Rd
0.3 mi
-Continue onto 3 Top Rd
10.0 mi
-Turn right onto Eller Rd
171 ft
-Continue onto Hidden Valley Rd
0.8 mi
-Continue onto Oak Trail
0.3 mi
-Slight left onto Beechwood Cir
446 ft
-Sharp right to stay on Beechwood Cir
0.4 mi
-Turn left onto Poplar Trail
Destination will be on the left
0.3 mi
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