THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN RETREAT LESS THAN 8 MILES (ALL PAVED) FROM THE CENTER OF BOONE - This charming & rustic 3 bedroom / 3 bath cabin is tucked away among the Rhododendrons & Hemlocks offering a beautifully pvt. setting & a gorgeous seasonal view of the New River. Step inside this warm & inviting cabin and you'll feel right at home. The main level has all hardwood flooring, an open plan with a dining area, a neat & efficient kitchen, living room with soaring ceiling & gorgeous stone fireplace, bedroom #1 and a full bath. Upstairs is bedroom #2, an additional full bath and spacious open loft area - excellent for use as additional sleeping space, home office or movie/gaming area. Downstairs features bedroom #3, full bath and den / family room and a convenient one car garage with additional storage space. The covered decks on both levels, along with the hot tub, offer hours of peaceful relaxation. This cabin is located in the established river community of River Ridge. Cabin is ideal as both a full time or part time residence. Excellent rental potential. Most furnishings are negotiable.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Steinbacher• EXP Realty LLC
Listed by Richard Steinbacher• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Frankie Lancaster• BHHS Vincent Properties
Source:HCMLS #208077
Redfin Estimate
$588,913
$274K since sold in July 2020$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.2% lower than the average sale price ($648K) of 6 comparable homes.
THE PERFECT MOUNTAIN RETREAT LESS THAN 8 MILES (ALL PAVED) FROM THE CENTER OF BOONE - This charming & rustic 3 bedroom / 3 bath cabin is tucked away among the Rhododendrons & Hemlocks offering a beautifully pvt. setting & a gorgeous seasonal view of the New River. Step inside this warm & inviting cabin and you'll feel right at home. The main level has all hardwood flooring, an open plan with a dining area, a neat & efficient kitchen, living room with soaring ceiling & gorgeous stone fireplace, bedroom #1 and a full bath. Upstairs is bedroom #2, an additional full bath and spacious open loft area - excellent for use as additional sleeping space, home office or movie/gaming area. Downstairs features bedroom #3, full bath and den / family room and a convenient one car garage with additional storage space. The covered decks on both levels, along with the hot tub, offer hours of peaceful relaxation. This cabin is located in the established river community of River Ridge. Cabin is ideal as both a full time or part time residence. Excellent rental potential. Most furnishings are negotiable.
HCMLS #174685
Mar 11, 2013
Sold
$275,000
$156/sq ft
Aug 27, 2012
Listed
$299,000
$169/sq ft
Family, friends, and laughter are welcome in this warm and inviting rustic 3/3 cabin tucked away for privacy yet with the benefits of an established neighborhood. Log home offers hardwood flooring on main level, stone fireplace, living room vaulted tongue and groove ceiling, loft, private bedroom on each level and two full covered decks. Main floor presents with great room, bedroom and full sized bath and direct access to upper covered deck. Second floor has loft, bath with jetted tub, separate shower and bedroom with dormered window. 3rd bedroom, full bath, den, garage and second covered deck with hot tub is on the lower level of home. Less than one tenth of a mile is access to the New River. .. how great is that? This home is absolutely perfect as a second home or even investment property with outstanding vacation rental potential.
Public Records
Oct 17, 2005
Sold
$325,000
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,659 (+0.7%)
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2024
$1,647
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2023
$1,647 (+1.4%)
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2022
$1,624 (+23.4%)
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2021
$1,316
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2020
$1,316
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2019
$1,316 (+11.6%)
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2018
$1,179
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2017
$1,179 (+10.2%)
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2016
$1,070
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2015
$1,070
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2014
$1,070
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
Tax history for 1063 River Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,659 (+0.7%)
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2024
$1,647
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2023
$1,647 (+1.4%)
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2022
$1,624 (+23.4%)
$35,900 + $383,700
$419,600
2021
$1,316
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2020
$1,316
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2019
$1,316 (+11.6%)
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2018
$1,179
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2017
$1,179 (+10.2%)
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2016
$1,070
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2015
$1,070
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
2014
$1,070
$47,900 + $224,900
$272,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 442
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Log
Exterior Wall: Log
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVER RDG
Living Sq. Ft: 1,768
Building Sq. Ft: 1,768
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: LOT 30 RIVER RIDGE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,056
Legal Lot Number: 30
Legal Block Number: 54
Municipality Name: BALD MOUNTAIN
Acres: 0.69
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2932549043000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Green Valley Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 90° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$560,000 – $678,000
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