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$699,000
11 Days On Site

197 Woodby Ridge Road
Vilas, NC 28692

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,741
SqFt
$255
/SqFt
2005
Built
Subdivision:
Willow Creek Estates
County:
Watauga
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$699,000
Days On Site 
11 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,741 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.56 Acres
Year Built 
2005
MLS® Number 
4382013
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$57.33 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Levels 
Two
Parking 
BasementDrivewayGarage Faces SideTandem
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Above 
2152
SqFt Below 
589
SqFt Total 
2741
Style 
Cabin
Water Source 
Shared Well
Zoning 
None
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric RangeFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
FullWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
GasLiving RoomPropane
Flooring 
CarpetTileVinylWood
Heating 
ElectricHeat Pump
Laundry Features 
InsideMain Level
Spa 
Yes
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Fire Pit
Patio And Porch 
CoveredFront PorchWrap Around
Roof 
Shingle
Spa 
Yes
View 
Mountain(s)
Waterview 
Mountain(s)
Community Features
Association Dues 
688
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAUSDA LoanVA Loan
HOA Fee Frequency 
Annually
Roads 
Gravel
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Valle Crucis
Middle School
Unspecified
High School
Watauga
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country nikkirezvani@kw.com


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