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938 River Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
About this home
ON THE RIVER! Only waterfront home in Watauga County under 1.5 million at the moment. Beautiful spacious mountain home set on the South Fork of the New River with backyard access to fishing kayaking, tubing, and swimming. Located in private and gated River Ridge community. Three levels of finished living space and outdoor wrap-around deck space for entertaining. Large kitchen with gas range/oven in the island, and dining area. Wet bar area immediately off the living room. One level living with extra large primary bedroom suite with skylight located on the main level. Large Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, separate shower, and skylight in the en-suite primary bathroom. Two bedrooms on the second level with a huge loft area for office, games, or crafts. Finished basement area includes one bedroom and a bonus room, each with their own bathroom, plus a large family room, and bonus room for storage. Situated on . 93 acre with a gentle 150 foot walk to the New River. House is wired with a Back-Up Generator. Hot water -Baseboard Heat is primary heat source. Central A/C is on lower basement level. Mini-splits units/window units provide any needed A/C on main level and upper level of home.
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Sale history for 938 River Ridge Rd
$186/sq ft
$198/sq ft
Tax history for 938 River Ridge Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Private
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 4
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air, Other, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Has Heating
- Heating: Ductless, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Propane, Other, See Remarks
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: High Speed Internet
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Propane
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Crawl Space, Finished
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2,515
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,478
- Levels: Three Or More
- # of Stories Total: 3
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone, Frame
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: River Front, River Access
- 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
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Lot Size : 0.93
- Lot Size Area: 0.93
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 0.93
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,043.30
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Electric: Generator
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Association Fee: $500
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $41.67
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Green Valley
- High School: Watauga
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: River Ridge
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 4.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,040
- Stories: 1.5
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.93 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Renovated: 2025
- County: Watauga County
- APN: 2932633321000
- HOA Dues: $500/month
- Garage: Yes
- Features: Waterfront
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 90° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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