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Sold for $685,000
    • $685,000

    197 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692

    3beds
    2,741sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2005
    0.56 Acres Lot
    $678,400 Zestimate®
    $250/sqft
    $3,614 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $678,400

    $644,000 - $712,000

    $3,614/mo

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    What's special

    Mountain viewsAuthentic cabin feelFully furnished and turnkeyPool table waiting downstairsLoft with sofa bedPlenty of parkingThird floor king suite
    Some mountain cabins feel like rentals. This one feels like the mountain getaway everyone hopes they booked. Located in Vilas near the Valle Crucis community and just 10 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State, this classic log cabin delivers the ideal balance of convenience, charm and adventure. Spend the day outdoors biking, hiking and exploring. Come home to mountain views, a hot tub under the stars, a firepit and a pool table waiting downstairs. It’s no surprise this property continues to stand out as a successful short term rental, averaging gross income in the low to mid $50s annually even as the broader STR market has softened. Guests love the easy access, authentic cabin feel, and central location close to everything the High Country has to offer. The layout comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests with a third floor king suite, two additional bedrooms on the main level, a loft with sofa bed, and a separate bunk sleeping area downstairs. Three full bathrooms across all three levels make hosting family and friends easy. And if you’ve spent much time looking at mountain cabins, you already know how valuable this is: plenty of parking and easy year round access. No terrifying driveway stories necessary. Fully furnished and turnkey, this is the kind of property that works equally well as an investment, second home, or future full time mountain escape.

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    Listed by:

    Nikki Rezvani (828)773-7845,

    Keller Williams High Country

    Bought with:

    Amy LaBarre, 336638

    Elevate Land & Realty Banner Elk

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261937MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Electric, Heat Pump, None
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Furnished, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
    • Windows: Double Hung, Screens, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: None
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Stone
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,292
    • Total interior livable area: 2,741 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,152
    • Finished area below ground: 589

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Other, Private, See Remarks
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
    • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Gravel Driveway
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Hot Tub
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
    Lot
    • Size: 0.56 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1990240562000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Log, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Basement
    • Roof: Architectural,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 2005

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
    • Water: Shared Well
    • Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
    • Subdivision: Willow Creek Estates
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $688 annually
    Location
    • Region: Vilas

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $250/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $501,400
    • Annual tax amount: $1,595
    • Date on market: 5/18/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Gravel

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/16/2026Sold$685,000-2%$250/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #261937 Report a problem
    6/17/2026Contingent$699,000$255/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #261937 Report a problem
    5/18/2026Listed for sale$699,000+73.9%$255/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #261937 Report a problem
    6/17/2020Sold$402,000-12.4%$147/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #220794 Report a problem
    5/6/2020Pending sale$459,000$167/sqft
    Source: Exp Realty High Country #220794 Report a problem
    2/22/2020Listed for sale$459,000-7.6%$167/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #220394 Report a problem
    1/19/2020Listing removed$497,000$181/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #212631 Report a problem
    2/20/2019Price change$497,000-9.6%$181/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #212631 Report a problem
    9/3/2018Listed for sale$549,900+2191.3%$201/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #210078 Report a problem
    4/22/2005Sold$24,000$9/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $501,400
    2024$1,948 $501,400
    2023$1,948 +1.2%$501,400
    2022$1,925 +17.7%$501,400 +46%
    2021$1,636 $343,500
    2020$1,636 $343,500 +24.2%
    2019-- $276,500
    2018-- $276,500
    2017$1,194 +10.2%$276,500 +3.4%
    2013$1,084 $267,400
    2012-- $267,400
    2011-- $267,400
    2010-- $267,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 28692

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Valle Crucis
    • High: Watauga

    Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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