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4908 Railroad Grade Rd

Todd, NC 28684
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Bed 2

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Bath 1

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SqFt1,379

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Acres25.30

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A truly special High Country property offering the combination buyers search for but rarely find in one place—25.3 acres, frontage along the South Fork of the New River, elevated long-range layered mountain views, privacy, abundant wildlife and an authentic 1952 brick mountain home. Located on scenic Railroad Grade Road in Todd, this property places you along one of the most enjoyable recreational corridors in the North Carolina mountains. The gentle river-valley roadway is made for walking, jogging and bicycling beside the South Fork of the New River, or a day of fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing or a picnic beside the water. The acreage extends from the river corridor upward into the mountains, creating an unusually diverse property with both waterfront and elevated mountain terrain. The county tax record identifies 25.3 acres as "rural undeveloped waterfront land." Higher portions of the property rise above 3,000 feet and offer beautiful, long-distance layered views across the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy cool summer evenings, spectacular fall color, snow-covered winter landscapes and the unmistakable beauty of four-season mountain living. For the outdoor enthusiast, the property is a natural playground. Explore the acreage, hike through diverse mountain vegetation, watch deer and other abundant wildlife, fish the New River or launch a canoe or kayak for a day on the water. The Todd area also provides convenient access to many of the High Country's outdoor destinations, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails, state parks and recreational areas. At the heart of the property sits a 1,290-square-foot, two-bedroom brick home built in 1952. Built with the solid simplicity and character of an earlier era, the home features beautiful local woods on portions of the interior walls and floors, two brick fireplaces and a setting that feels completely at home in the Appalachian landscape. The residence is supplied by a clear, continuously flowing mountain spring. The property also offers useful supporting improvements, including a 20' x 18' detached garage, a 30' x 20' shed and additional outbuildings, adding valuable storage and flexibility for equipment, recreational gear, workshop space or agricultural use. Perhaps most compelling is the freedom provided by a large mountain tract reported without zoning or restrictive covenants. Whether your vision includes a mountain estate, family retreat, homestead, recreational property, hunting and fishing getaway, farm, investment property or simply preserving a remarkable piece of Appalachian land, 4908 Railroad Grade Road offers possibilities that smaller or more controlled mountain properties simply cannot match. This is much more than a house on acreage. It is an opportunity to own a substantial piece of the New River Valley—where the mountains, river and land come together in one extraordinary setting. Come walk the land. Follow it to the river. Climb to the views. Experience the quiet. Properties combining 25+ acres, New River frontage, mountain views and unrestricted character are increasingly difficult to duplicate in the North Carolina High Country.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $749,900

AD Id : 91213085

MLS Id : 264241

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 25.30 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,379 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $2,803.25

Year Built : 1952

Garage : 1

County : Ashe

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 2

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Basement: Crawl Space
  • Roofing Information

    Shingle
  • Interior Features

    High Speed Internet Roof: Shingle Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane Has Cooling: Yes Water front: 1

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1952 Construction Materials: Brick Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Covered Private Pool: No Water front Features: Creek, River Front, River Access View: Mountain(s), Pasture, River, Trees/Woods
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Storage

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 25.3 Acres Lot Size Acres: 25.3

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Ashe County Zoning Description: None Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 74

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $749900 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 132953056785 Annual Tax: $2803.25

  • Parking Information

    Asphalt, Driveway, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Mountain View
    Junior High School: Ashe County
    Senior High School: Ashe County
  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Spring
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/23/2026 @ 14:17

MLS: 264241 LISTED BY: Wallace Greer, Realty One Group Results 336-846-8111 SOURCE: High Country Association of REALTORS

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