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
For sale
Price cut: $30K (4/3)
$829,000
228 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
2,229sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1.13 Acres Lot
$817,200 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$57/mo HOA
What's special
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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#: 260907
Originating 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
Estimated market value
$817,200
$776,000 - $858,000
$2,103/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $829,000-3.5%$372/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $859,000$385/sqft |
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| 12/30/2025 | Listing removed | $859,000$385/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $859,000-2.3%$385/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $879,000+40.6% |
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| 5/2/2022 | Sold | $625,000+13.6%$280/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Contingent | $550,000$247/sqft |
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| 4/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $550,000+142.8%$247/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Sold | $226,500-3.2%$102/sqft |
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| 9/21/2016 | Price change | $234,000-2.1%$105/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Price change | $239,000-2.4%$107/sqft |
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| 7/21/2016 | Price change | $245,000-2%$110/sqft |
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| 6/24/2016 | Price change | $249,900-2%$112/sqft |
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| 5/24/2016 | Price change | $254,900-1.6%$114/sqft |
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| 4/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $259,000$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
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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- 228 Woodby Ridge Road





