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197 Woodby Ridge Road

Vilas, NC 28692
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt2,741

Sqft

Acres0.56

Acre(Lot)

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 acc ommodates 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.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $699,000

AD Id : 78933682

MLS Id : CAR4382013

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.56 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,741

Year Built : 2005

Garage : 2

County : Watauga

Subdivision: Wedgewood Unit 2

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes

    Interior Features

    Roof: Architectural Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Inside, Main Level

    Roofing Information

    Architectural Shingle
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood Construction Materials: Wood
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Electric, Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Shared Well

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2005
  • Exterior Features

    Fire Pit, Hot Tub Construction Materials: Wood Foundation Details: Basement Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Area: 0.56 acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Cabin

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$699000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Assessed Value: 501400 Parcel Number: 1990-24-0562-000

  • Parking Information

    Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Tandem

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    HOA: $688.00 Annually

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Valle Crucis Junior High School: Unspecified Senior High School: Watauga
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Septic Installed Water Source: Shared Well
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Willow Creek Estates City: Vilas Direction: [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.
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192 Dewitt Barnett Road, Vilas, NC, 28692 $555,000 3 2 1,302 1,302 SqFt
192 Dewitt Barnett Road.., Vilas, NC, 28692 $555,000 3 2 1,302 1,302 SqFt
126 Moore Mountain Road, Vilas, NC, 28692 $650,000 2 4 2,980 2,980 SqFt
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MLS: CAROLINA #4382013 LISTED BY: Nikki Rezvani, Keller Williams High Country 828-386-1086 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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