228 Woodby Ridge Rd

$859,000
Price
3
Beds
2,229 Sq. Ft.
$385 / Sq. Ft.
2,229
Sq. Ft.
$385
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Margaret Holder • Keller Williams High Country • (828) 265-9314
  2. Listed by Lisa Nobles • Ballantyne Area Market Center LLC d.b.a. Keller Wi

Property Details for 228 Woodby Ridge Road

Architectural Style
LogHome, Mountain
Parking Features
Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Private
Subdivision Name
Willow Creek Estates
View
SeasonalView
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 09:47 AM

Property Details for 228 Woodby Ridge Road

StatusActive
MLS #257693
Days on Market113
Taxes$1,218 / year
HOA Fees$705 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2005
Lot Size1.13 AC / 49,222 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams High Country; Ballantyne Area Market Center LLC d.b.a. Keller Wi
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Building Information for 228 Woodby Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size1.13 AC / 49,222 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,405 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,245

Property Taxes

$102

HOA Dues

$59

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Property Information for 228 Woodby Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Highway 105 S from Boone, turn right onto Bairds Creek Road. Turn lefty onto Frontier Village Cabin Road. At sign for Cabin #4, bear left onto Strawberry Fields. Turn right onto Woodby Ridge Rd. Cabin will be on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28692
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 9714
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1990-24-0835-000
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $705.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Willow Creek Estates
  • Association Phone: 704-431-9041
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,218
  • Tax Assessed Value: 383100
  • Tax Book Number: 2395/737
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 6 PH II WILLOW CREEK ESTATES
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1443.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 786.0
  • Building Area Total: 2229.0
  • Lot Features: Mountain
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.13
  • Lot Size Area: 1.13
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2229.0
  • Elevation: 3000
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • New Construction: No
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Pool Features: None
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log, WoodSiding
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple
  • Security Features: Radon Mitigation System
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric, HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, HeatPump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan

Property History for 228 Woodby Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

TRIAD #1193435

—
Dec 18, 2025

Expired

TRIAD #1193435

—
Dec 18, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4278648

$859,000—
Dec 4, 2025

Price Change

TRIAD #1193435

$859,000—
Dec 4, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #257693

$859,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #257693

$879,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1193435

$879,000—
Aug 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4278648

$879,000—
May 2, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

$625,000—
Apr 29, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489149106

$625,000

+20.1% / yr

Apr 15, 2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

—
Apr 14, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

—
Apr 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

$550,000—
Oct 21, 2016

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200589

$226,500—
Oct 13, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #581216414

$226,500—
Oct 1, 2016

Expired

CANOPY #3168879

$259,000—
Apr 20, 2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3168879

$259,000—
Apr 4, 2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200589

$259,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2025

Temporarily Off Market

TRIAD #1193435

—
12/18/2025

Expired

TRIAD #1193435

—
12/18/2025

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4278648

$859,000
12/04/2025

Price Change

TRIAD #1193435

$859,000
12/04/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #257693

$859,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #257693

$879,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1193435

$879,000
08/28/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4278648

$879,000
05/02/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

$625,000
04/29/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489149106

$625,000

+20.1% / yr

04/15/2022

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

—
04/14/2022

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

—
04/13/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #236809

$550,000
10/21/2016

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200589

$226,500
10/13/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #581216414

$226,500
10/01/2016

Expired

CANOPY #3168879

$259,000
04/20/2016

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3168879

$259,000
04/04/2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200589

$259,000

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Public Records for 228 Woodby Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,200Additions$345,900Total$383,100
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtStories2Lot Size49,223 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyWATAUGAAPN1990-24-0835-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 228 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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228 Woodby Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Vilas, NC 28692. This property was listed for sale on August 28, 2025 by Keller Williams High Country, it's currently listed at $859,000. It has been on the market for a total of 113 days and was last sold on May 2, 2022. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Valle Crucis Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 228 Woodby Ridge Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,229 sqft single family home built in 2005.

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