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  • Price cut: $30K (4/3)
    $829,000

    228 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692

    3beds
    2,229sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2005
    1.13 Acres Lot
    $817,200 Zestimate®
    $372/sqft
    $57/mo HOA

    What's special

    Log cabin with privacy and feel of a treehouse tucked into 1.13 wooded acres just outside of Boone. This classic log cabin offers refined mountain living with beautiful trees in the summer and mountain views in the winter. The 1.5 story layout features an open floorplan with soaring vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The main level includes and open kitchen with breakfast bar, quartz counters, newer appliances, plenty of storage, a cozy living area with new gas fireplace capable of heating the entire upstairs, and a spacious bedroom suite with updated bath including heated tile floors and heated towel bar. Upstairs, a second spacious bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a full bath and a loft area that offers flexible living, office or sleeping space. Downstairs, there's a full walkout finished basement with high ceilings, a new full bath and large finished area that can be used as a 2nd living area or another sleeping space. Step outside to the front, side and back covered and open porches with "hog wire" deck rail panels perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Enjoy seasonal mountain views and the serenity of mature trees and native rhododendron. Just minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, and close to the Willow Creek 9 hole, par 3 Executive public Golf course, this home offers peaceful living with year-round or investment potential. Home is being offered furnished minus a few seller exclusions and decorative staging items that are included in the listing documents. Home is not in a rental program. Some of the items on the seller exclusions list are negotiable. Seller has upgraded to a 3BD Septic system. See documentation in listing documents
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: 10 hours ago

    Listed by:

    Margaret Holder (828)265-9314,

    Keller Williams High Country,

    Lisa Nobles 704-825-2063,

    Ballantyne Area Market Center LLC d.b.a. Keller Wi

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260907MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Stone
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,229
      • Total interior livable area: 2,229 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,443
      • Finished area below ground: 786

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple
      • Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Seasonal View
      Lot
      • Size: 1.13 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1990240835000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Log, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Architectural,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2005

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Shared Well
      • Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
      • Subdivision: Willow Creek Estates
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $688 annually
      Location
      • Region: Vilas

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $372/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $383,100
      • Annual tax amount: $1,218
      • Date on market: 4/2/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Gravel
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        Estimated market value

        $817,200

        $776,000 - $858,000

        $2,103/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/3/2026Price change$829,000-3.5%$372/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #260907 Report a problem
        4/2/2026Listed for sale$859,000$385/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4278648 Report a problem
        12/30/2025Listing removed$859,000$385/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #257693 Report a problem
        12/4/2025Price change$859,000-2.3%$385/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #257693 Report a problem
        8/28/2025Listed for sale$879,000+40.6%
        Source: Triad MLS #1193435 Report a problem
        5/2/2022Sold$625,000+13.6%$280/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #236809 Report a problem
        4/15/2022Contingent$550,000$247/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #236809 Report a problem
        4/13/2022Listed for sale$550,000+142.8%$247/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #236809 Report a problem
        10/21/2016Sold$226,500-3.2%$102/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #39200589 Report a problem
        9/21/2016Price change$234,000-2.1%$105/sqft
        Source: High Ground Investment Properties #39200589 Report a problem
        7/29/2016Price change$239,000-2.4%$107/sqft
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        7/21/2016Price change$245,000-2%$110/sqft
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        6/24/2016Price change$249,900-2%$112/sqft
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        5/24/2016Price change$254,900-1.6%$114/sqft
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        4/4/2016Listed for sale$259,000$116/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$1,513 $383,100
        2023$1,513 +12.7%$383,100 +11.7%
        2022$1,342 +7.1%$342,900 +32.4%
        2021$1,253 $258,900
        2020$1,253 +1.7%$258,900 +1.8%
        2019$1,232 $254,300
        2018$1,232 +11.5%$254,300
        2017$1,105 +10.1%$254,300 +3.5%
        2013$1,003 $245,700
        2012-- $245,700
        2011-- $245,700
        2010-- $245,700

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $4,396/mo
        Principal & interest
        $4056
        Property taxes
        $283
        HOA Fees
        $57
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 28692

          Getting around

          5 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          4 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Valle Crucis
          • High: Watauga

          Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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