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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,993 sqft$188/sqft
938 River Ridge Rd,Ā Boone, NCĀ 28607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$188/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$500/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

On the river! Only waterfront home in Watauga County under 1.5 million at the moment. Beautiful spacious mountain home set on the South Fork of the New River with backyard access to fishing kayaking, tubing, and swimming. Located in private and gated River Ridge community. Three levels of finished living space and outdoor wrap-around deck space for entertaining. Large kitchen with gas range/oven in the island, and dining area. Wet bar area immediately off the living room. One level living with extra...On the river! Only waterfront home in Watauga County under 1.5 million at the moment. Beautiful spacious mountain home set on the South Fork of the New River with backyard access to fishing kayaking, tubing, and swimming. Located in private and gated River Ridge community. Three levels of finished living space and outdoor wrap-around deck space for entertaining. Large kitchen with gas range/oven in the island, and dining area. Wet bar area immediately off the living room. One level living with extra large primary bedroom suite with skylight located on the main level. Large Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, separate shower, and skylight in the en-suite primary bathroom. Two bedrooms on the second level with a huge loft area for office, games, or crafts. Finished basement area includes one bedroom and a bonus room, each with their own bathroom, plus a large family room, and bonus room for storage. Situated on .93 acre with a gentle 150 foot walk to the New River. House is wired with a Back-Up Generator. Hot water -Baseboard Heat is primary heat source. Central A/C is on lower basement level. Mini-splits units/window units provide any needed A/C on main level and upper level of home.
Listing closed: 03/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 240602

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$796,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

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Property Information for 938 River Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,043 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mountain
  • Waterfront Features: RiverFront, RiverAccess
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage, Oversized, Paved, Private
  • Subdivision Name: River Ridge
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone, turn left on N. Pine Run Road. Turn left on Ridge Road. Turn right on Castleford Road, then a slight right on Milton Moretz for .1 mile. First left into River Ridge. The home is located .8 miles from the entrance on the right - see sign.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 2-NFork, MCamp, Bald Mtn
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2932-63-3321-000
  • Association Fee: $500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: River Ridge Property Owners' Association
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,043
  • Tax Book Number: 247/367
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 11 RIVER RIDGE
  • Tax Lot: 11
School Information
  • Elementary School: Green Valley
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2515.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1478.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Lot Size Area: 0.93
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3993.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: SepticPermit4Bedroom
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Laminate, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: CrawlSpace, Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Other, SeeRemarks, Item3Units, WallWindowUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Fireplaces, HotWater, Propane, Other, SeeRemarks
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone, Vented, Propane
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Property History for 938 River Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #240602

$750,000—
Mar 16, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509524544

$750,000—
Jan 23, 2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240602

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2023

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #240602

$750,000
03/16/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509524544

$750,000
01/23/2023

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #240602

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Public Records for 938 River Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$43,000Additions$712,200Total$755,200
Tax Record2025$2,894 ($241 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,047 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,047 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,511 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1990CountyWATAUGAAPN2932-63-3321-000

Schools near 938 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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This home: 938 River Ridge Road, Boone, NC 28607
$750,000
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3,993
40,510
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3,434
86,249
$170,000
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