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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,956 sqft$295/sqft
485 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$295/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$550/yrHOA Fees

Description

Your mountain sanctuary awaits! This captivating 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,956 sq ft log cabin is situated in a popular gated New River development. This home promises the ultimate blend of rustic charm, security, and modern amenities. Perfectly positioned less than 30 minutes from the heart of Boone, West Jefferson, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll experience both seclusion and accessibility. The development features a common area on the river, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking access to the New...Your mountain sanctuary awaits! This captivating 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,956 sq ft log cabin is situated in a popular gated New River development. This home promises the ultimate blend of rustic charm, security, and modern amenities. Perfectly positioned less than 30 minutes from the heart of Boone, West Jefferson, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll experience both seclusion and accessibility. The development features a common area on the river, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking access to the New River. This home is being sold fully furnished, offering an effortless move-in experience. The cabin could also serve as an excellent vacation rental or a potential second home. Well-maintained development roads and a paved driveway provide easy access to the property. The property is level with a large backyard surrounded by trees for privacy. Mature landscaping adds to the cabin's curb appeal. Inside, discover gleaming oak wood floors in the main living areas and a striking vaulted ceiling with exposed beams that amplify the sense of space. The impressive master bath features a rejuvenating whirlpool tub and a convenient walk-in shower. The kitchen is equipped with upscale stainless steel appliances, ready for your culinary creations. A cozy wood-burning fireplace invites relaxation. A dedicated family room, complete with a pool table, provides endless entertainment. Relish seasonal mountain views from the multiple covered decks and capitalize on the large unfinished crawl space for ample covered storage. A whole-house water filtration system provides peace of mind. This property is meticulously designed for comfort and enjoyment, offering a vivid picture of what mountain life could be like.
Listing closed: 07/09/2025 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 255588

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$544,000

Avg days on market

106

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

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Location

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Property Information for 485 River Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,875 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: LogHome
  • Waterfront Features: RiverAccess
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, NoGarage, Paved, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: River Ridge
  • View: LongRange, Mountains, SeasonalView, TreesWoods, SouthernExposure
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,200 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 221 and Hwy 421, travel toward Boone for approximately 5.2 miles. Turn right onto Pine Run Rd. and continue for 3.2 miles. Then turn left on Ridge Run for 1.4 miles, then right onto Castle Ford Rd. for 0.6 miles. Keep right to continue on Milton Moretz Rd for 0.1 miles, then turn left onto River Ridge Road. After going through the gate (code required), the property is the 4th house on the left with the realtor's sign in the yard.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 2-NFork, MCamp, Bald Mtn
  • MLS Area Minor: Boone
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2932-44-5803-000
  • Association Fee: $550.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: River Ridge POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,875
  • Tax Book Number: 844/596
  • Tax Lot: 47
School Information
  • Elementary School: Green Valley
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1956.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.854
  • Lot Size Area: 0.854
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1956.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, Other, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure, SeeRemarks, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermit3Bedroom
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Other, SeeRemarks, SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: Gated, River, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, Fireplaces, HeatPump, Zoned
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: UpperLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished, VaultedCeilings, WindowTreatments, JettedTub
  • Window Features: DoubleHung, DoublePaneWindows, Screens, WoodFrames, WindowTreatments

Property History for 485 River Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255588

$577,500
Jul 7, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1907196295

$577,500
May 27, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255588

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255588

$577,500
07/07/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1907196295

$577,500
05/27/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255588

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Public Records for 485 River Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,600Additions$441,000Total$481,600
Tax Record2025$1,887 ($157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,904 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,904 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003CountyWATAUGAAPN2932-44-5803-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 485 River 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
Green Valley 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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