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  • Price cut: $20K (12/4)
    $859,000

    228 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692

    3beds
    2,229sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2005
    1.13 Acres Lot
    $818,500 Zestimate®
    $385/sqft
    $59/mo HOA

    What's special

    Mountain viewsSeasonal mountain viewsWooded acresFull walkout finished basementLoft areaNew gas fireplaceCovered and open porches
    Log cabin with privacy and feel of a treehouse tucked into 1.13 wooded acres just outside of Boone. This classic log cabin offers refined mountain living with beautiful trees in the summer and mountain views in the winter. The 1.5 story layout features an open floorplan with soaring vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The main level includes and open kitchen with breakfast bar, quartz counters, newer appliances, plenty of storage, a cozy living area with new gas fireplace capable of heating the entire upstairs, and a spacious bedroom suite with updated bath including heated tile floors and heated towel bar. Upstairs, a second spacious bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a full bath and a loft area that offers flexible living, office or sleeping space. Downstairs, there's a full walkout finished basement with high ceilings, a new full bath and large finished area that can be used as a 2nd living area or another sleeping space. Step outside to the front, side and back covered and open porches with "hog wire" deck rail panels perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Enjoy seasonal mountain views and the serenity of mature trees and native rhododendron. Just minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, and close to the Willow Creek 9 hole, par 3 Executive public Golf course, this home offers peaceful living with year-round or investment potential. Home is being offered furnished minus a few seller exclusions and decorative staging items that are included in the listing documents. Home is not in a rental program. Some of the items on the seller exclusions list are negotiable. Seller has upgraded to a 3BD Septic system. See documentation in listing documents.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 06:47am

    Listed by:

    Margaret Holder (828)265-9314,

    Keller Williams High Country,

    Lisa Nobles 704-825-2063,

    Ballantyne Area Market Center LLC d.b.a. Keller Wi

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 257693MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Electric, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Electric, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Stone
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,229
    • Total interior livable area: 2,229 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,443
    • Finished area below ground: 786

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple
    • Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Seasonal View
    Lot
    • Size: 1.13 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1990240835000

    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 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: $705 annually
    Location
    • Region: Vilas

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $385/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $383,100
    • Annual tax amount: $1,218
    • Date on market: 8/28/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
    • Road surface type: Gravel
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    Estimated market value

    $818,500

    $778,000 - $859,000

    $2,836/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    12/4/2025Price change$859,000-2.3%$385/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #257693 Report a problem
    8/28/2025Listed for sale$879,000+40.6%
    Source: Triad MLS #1193435 Report a problem
    5/2/2022Sold$625,000+13.6%$280/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #236809 Report a problem
    4/15/2022Contingent$550,000$247/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #236809 Report a problem
    4/13/2022Listed for sale$550,000+142.8%$247/sqft
    Source: High Country AOR #236809 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,513 $383,100
    2023$1,513 +12.7%$383,100 +11.7%
    2022$1,342 +7.1%$342,900 +32.4%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $4,763/mo
    Principal & interest
    $4110
    Home insurance
    $301
    Other costs
    $352

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 28692

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      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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