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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4908 Railroad Grade
General
- Price: $749,900
- Taxes: $2,803
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2217
- MLS ID: 264241
- Updated: 9/14/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Attic, Pull Down Attic Stairs
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Masonry, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Storage
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Open
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage
Location
- Area: 20-Pine Swamp, Old Fields, Ashe Elk
- County: Ashe
- Subdivision: None
School Information
- Elementary School: Mountain View
- Middle School: Ashe County
- High School: Ashe County
Community
- Community Name: 20-Pine Swamp, Old Fields, Ashe Elk
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Spring
- Utility Description: High Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Ranch
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural, Shingle
- Windows: Double Hung, Vinyl
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,379
- Living Area: 1,379 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,379 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,379 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1952
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture, River, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 25.3
- Lot Size: 25.3
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Zoning: None
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Creek, River Front, River Access
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,803.25
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, New Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 132953056785
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Schools
Schools serving 4908 Railroad Grade
School District:Ashe County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westwood Elementary 4083 US Hwy 221S, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | PK-6 | 5.1 mi |
Ashe County Middle 255 Northwest Lane, Warrensville, NC 28693 | 7-8 | 11.7 mi |
Ashe County High 184 Campus Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694 | 9-12 | 7.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4908 Railroad Grade
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2026
Listed
$749,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 4908 Railroad Grade
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$2,803
—
$556,200
—
2025
$2,803
4%
$556,200
—
2024
$2,692
—
$556,200
—
2023
$2,692
39%
$556,200
72%
2022
$1,933
2%
$324,200
—
2021
$1,897
13%
$324,200
—
2020
$1,684
—
$324,200
-1%
2019
$1,684
1%
$326,500
—
2018
$1,675
—
$326,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4908 Railroad Grade, Todd, NC 28684 (MLS# 264241) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 4908 Railroad Grade is currently listed for $749,900 and was received on September 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 4908 Railroad Grade? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Todd? You can browse all Todd real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

