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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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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 accommodates 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.

Full Property Details for 197 Woodby Ridge Rd

General

  • Price: $699,000
  • HOA FEE: $57/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
  • MLS ID: 4382013
  • Updated: 5/19/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Gas Unvented, Living Room, Propane, Gas Unvented, Living Room, Propane
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Inside, Main Level

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side, Tandem

Location

  • County: Watauga
  • Subdivision: Willow Creek Estates
  • Driving Directions: [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.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Water: Shared Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Construction: Site Built
  • Exterior Const.: Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Basement Garage Door, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Upper: 832 Sq. Ft.
  • Main/1st Level: 1,320 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2005

Lot Features

  • Street/Road Desc.: Gravel
  • Elevation (Approx.): 3000

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $688
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed, Subdivision
  • Property ID: 1990-24-0562-000
  • Plat: 17/206
  • Lot Number: 2099-364

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Schools serving 197 Woodby Ridge Rd

School District:Watauga County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Valle Crucis Elementary
2998 Broadstone Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
PK-82.3 mi
Watauga High
300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607
9-125 mi
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Price
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5/18/2026
Listed
$699,000
73.88%
MLS
5/13/2020
Sold
$402,000
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Tax History for 197 Woodby Ridge Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2021
$1,636
100%
$343,500
-31%
2022
-100%
$501,400
46%
2020
$1,636
23%
$343,500
24%
2019
$1,333
12%
$276,500
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2017
$1,194
10%
$276,500
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2015
$1,084
—
$276,500
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2014
$1,084
2%
$276,500
3%
2013
$1,058
—
$267,400
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197 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692 (MLS# 4382013) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 197 Woodby Ridge Road is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on May 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 197 Woodby Ridge Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Vilas? You can browse all Vilas real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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