197 Woodby Ridge Rd

2,741 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
2,741
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Keller Williams High Country • (828) 773-7845

Property Details for 197 Woodby Ridge Road

Architectural Style
LogHome, Mountain
Parking Features
Basement, Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Gravel, Other, Private, SeeRemarks
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Willow Creek Estates
View
LongRange, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2026 10:46 AM

Property Details for 197 Woodby Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #261937
Days on Market21
Taxes$1,595 / year
HOA Fees$688 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,393 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 197 Woodby Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,393 SF

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$3,673 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,483

Property Taxes

$133

HOA Dues

$57

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Property Information for 197 Woodby Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: [DETOUR] From Hwy 105, turn onto Bairds Creek Rd. The bridge by Willow Creek Golf & Resort Clubhouse is closed for construction. Follow the detour: Right on Laurel Fork Rd, Left on Liberty Hill Rd, then Left on Annett Hollow Rd to reconnect with Bairds Creek Rd. Continue through the construction barriers, then turn Right just before the bridge construction onto the gravel road connecting to Frontier Village Cabin Rd. Slight Left on Willowby Rd, which becomes Woodby Rdg. House will be on the Left.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 9739
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1990-24-0562-000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $688.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Willow Creek Estates
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,595
  • Tax Assessed Value: 501400
  • Tax Book Number: 2099/364
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 15 PH II WILLOW CREEK ESTATES
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2152.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 589.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Size Area: 0.56
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2741.0
  • Elevation: 3000
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • New Construction: No
  • Documents Available: RentRolls
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermit3Bedroom, SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: FirePit, HotTubSpa, GravelDriveway
  • Spa: Yes
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log, WoodSiding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, WrapAround
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa Features: HotTub
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Heating: No
  • Heating: Electric, HeatPump, None
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished, HotTubSpa, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments
  • Window Features: DoubleHung, Screens, WoodFrames, WindowTreatments

Property History for 197 Woodby Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #261937

$699,000
May 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4382013

$699,000
Jun 17, 2020

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #220794

$402,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #261937

$699,000
05/18/2026

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4382013

$699,000
06/17/2020

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #220794

$402,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 197 Woodby Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$32,100Additions$469,300Total$501,400
Tax Record2025$1,960 ($163 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,674 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,674 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,394 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyWATAUGAAPN1990-24-0562-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 Woodby Ridge Road

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valle Crucis Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

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197 Woodby Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Vilas, NC 28692. This property was listed for sale on May 18, 2026 by Keller Williams High Country, it's currently listed at $699,000. It has been on the market for a total of 21 days and was last sold on June 17, 2020. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Valle Crucis Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 197 Woodby Ridge Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,741 sqft single family home built in 2005.

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