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Off Market Jun 2021 for $480K

$650,794

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,350/mo

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2,424

sq ft

889 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607

About this home

RUSTIC BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN LOG CABIN - Four-Season Second Home or proven Vacation Rental Investment Opportunity; take your pick but don't take long. Presenting: "River Ridge", the only Gated, Paved Log Cabin Community on the NEW RIVER in Watauga County North Carolina with a pleasant mix of Full-Time Residents, Second Homes, & Vacation Rentals. An easy 8-mile drive to Boone; known as One of America's Best Places to Live & Play. This True Log Cabin features 3 Floors with 3 Bedrooms & 4th Sleeping Area, 3 Baths, 2 Living Areas, Wood & Gas Fireplaces, Vaulted T & G Ceilings, Hot Tub, Game Room/Pool Table, and 2 Spacious Decks. Extremely Convenient to all Outfitters & Outdoor Activities in the High Country: Tubing, Skiing, Fly-Fishing, Kayaking, Tweetsie Railroad, Rafting, Snowboarding, Zip Lines, Cycling, Mountain-Biking & Hiking; and minutes to the Renowned NEW RIVER MARATHON Course. A short drive to Excellent Local Dining & Breweries/Wineries as well as all shopping needs for a Fantastic Vacation or Fulfilling Year Round Living. Take full advantage of The Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Superb Trail Activities and the very well-known COOL Summer Temperatures!!

Single-familyProperty Type

2002Year Built

0.63 acresLot Size

$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Lisa Steinbacher • EXP Realty LLC

Listed by Richard Steinbacher • EXP Realty LLC

Bought with Sue Eggers • Century 21 Mountain Vistas

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•Source:HCMLS #230088

Redfin Estimate

$650,794

$171K since sold in June 2021$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($674K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 13, 2026
$632,500
A
3 beds3 baths2,516 sq ft
849 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$708,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,213 sq ft
480 North Ridge Cir, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$699,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,439 sq ft
850 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$660,000
D
2 beds2.5 baths1,949 sq ft
351 Talon Dr, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$670,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,155 sq ft
713 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$675,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,842 sq ft
1030 Raven Rock Dr, Boone, NC 28607

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$2,678/mo

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Market trends in 28607, NC

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$515K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

19 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 26 HRS AGO
$649,000
2 beds2 baths1,842 sq ft
188 Laurel Hill Dr #5, Boone, NC 28607
NEW 29 HRS AGO
$874,500
3 beds3 baths2,369 sq ft
276 Storie Rd, Boone, NC 28607
$649,000
2 beds2 baths1,842 sq ft
188 Laurel Hill Dr, Boone, NC 28607
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$610,000
3 beds3 baths2,267 sq ft
156 Spicewood Dr, Boone, NC 28607
3D WALKTHROUGH
$350,000
2 beds1 bath1,195 sq ft
2463 Friendship Church Rd, Boone, NC 28607
$474,000
3 beds2 baths1,449 sq ft
485 Green St, Boone, NC 28607
$649,900
4 beds3.5 baths3,144 sq ft
262 Northridge Dr, Boone, NC 28607
$374,900
2 beds2 baths1,024 sq ft
555 Townhomes Pl #555, Boone, NC 28607
$295,000
4 beds2 baths1,664 sq ft
1895 Howard's Creek Rd, Boone, NC 28607
$555,000
2 beds3 baths1,852 sq ft
2587 Junaluska Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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Sale history for 889 River Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

HCMLS #230088

Jun 11, 2021

Sold

$480,000

$198/sq ft

May 3, 2021

Listed

$435,000

$179/sq ft

HCMLS #39207272

Aug 22, 2017

Sold

$295,000

$122/sq ft

Mar 28, 2017

Listed

$299,900

$124/sq ft

+30

Fantastic cabin located 10 minutes to Boone with an excellent floor plan and fantastic RIVER access! The River Ridge community is a wonderful mix of full time residents, vacation homes and excellent short term rentals. The community has community access to the New River. This true log home has much to offer! The main floor features open kitchen, dining and living area with a beautiful stone, woodburning fireplace. Walk out to spacious deck and enjoy the soft mountain views! Also on the man level is the spacious master bedroom, with on-suite bath and laundry. Upstairs you will find a loft office, bedroom and sleeping room with great views and light. There is a shared bath that features a corner Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. The basement space is a fantastic overflow area that was finished off in 2009. There is a gas log fireplace, den, game area, full bath and bedroom. Off the basement is another deck with a spacious hot tub! Wifi enabled thermostat - newer Heat pump was installed in 2015! Excellent rental history!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,916 (+0.6%)

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2024

$1,904

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2023

$1,904 (+1.2%)

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2022

$1,881 (+38.7%)

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2021

$1,357

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2020

$1,357

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2019

$1,357 (+11.6%)

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2018

$1,216

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2017

$1,216 (+10.3%)

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2016

$1,102

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2015

$1,102

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2014

$1,102

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

Tax history for 889 River Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,916 (+0.6%)

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2024

$1,904

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2023

$1,904 (+1.2%)

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2022

$1,881 (+38.7%)

$34,200 + $455,200

$489,400

2021

$1,357

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2020

$1,357

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2019

$1,357 (+11.6%)

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2018

$1,216

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2017

$1,216 (+10.3%)

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2016

$1,102

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2015

$1,102

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

2014

$1,102

$38,000 + $243,800

$281,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.7

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.63 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,412

Year built

2002

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

2932631637000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, No Garage, Private

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks, Wood

Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Other, See Remarks, Stone, Propane, Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Other, Walk-Out Access

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Metal

Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,528
Below Grade Finished Area: 896
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Log, Log Siding

Property Features
Has View

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.63
Lot Size Area: 0.63
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.63
Zoning Description: Deed Restrictions,Residential,Subdivision

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,357

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Other, See Remarks, Shared Well
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $450
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $37.50

Schools Information
Elementary School: Green Valley
High School: Watauga

Location Information
Subdivision Name: River Ridge

Community Information
Community Features: Gated

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,412
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2932631637000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Green Valley Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Boone, NC • 28607

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Estimated sale price

$619,000 – $749,000

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Home values near 889 River Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1005 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2207 Sq. Ft.	$630,847
1170 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1768 Sq. Ft.	$515,032

Address	Redfin Estimate
1066 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3051 Sq. Ft.	$789,798
1185 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3855 Sq. Ft.	$1,265,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
1133 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$595,310
826 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2828 Sq. Ft.	$858,509

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