3 BR 2 BA furnished cottage riverfront on Wilson Creek. Wilson Creek is a federally designated Wild & Scenic River Area, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pisgah National Forest, with fantastic vistas, ridges more than 4000 feet high, whitewater rapids and trails that travel to spectacular waterfalls. Hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, trout fishing, horseback riding. Home is furnished and ready for your getaway or rental program. Large kitchen, island and breakfast bar open to patio with creek views. Spacious primary bedroom with vaulted, beam wood ceiling, walk-in closet and french doors opening to deck with view of Wilson Creek. Rich wood accents throughout. Stone fireplace with cozy gas logs. Large pantry, utility room. Storage room in back. Income potential as vacation rental. The quaint community of Edgemont is 11 miles to Linville, NC, 15 miles to Grandfather Mountain, 17 miles to Blowing Rock, NC, 23 miles to Lenoir, NC. ViaSat wifi, download speed check: 52.5 Mbps.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jennifer Shattuck• Arrow Realty & Land Development
3 BR 2 BA cottage riverfront on Wilson Creek. Wilson Creek is a federally designated Wild & Scenic River Area, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pisgah National Forest, with fantastic vistas, ridges more than 4000 feet high, whitewater rapids and trails that travel to spectacular waterfalls. Hiking, scenic viewing, mountain biking, trout fishing, horseback riding. Home is furnished and ready for your getaway or rental program. Large kitchen, island and breakfast bar open to patio with creek views. Spacious primary bedroom with vaulted, beam wood ceiling, walk-in closet and french doors opening to deck with view of Wilson Creek. Rich wood accents throughout. Stone fireplace with cozy gas logs. Large pantry, utility room. Storage room in back. Income potential as vacation rental. The quaint community of Edgemont is 11 miles to Linville, NC, 15 miles to Grandfather Mountain, 17 miles to Blowing Rock, NC, 23 miles to Lenoir, NC. Home inspection available. There is a soft spot in the floor in the primary bedroom. Home has ViaSat wifi, download speed check: 52.5 Mbps.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4019306
Aug 22, 2023
Sold
$215,000
$131/sq ft
Jul 10, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2023
Relisted
—
May 20, 2023
Pending
—
May 11, 2023
Price Changed
$219,900
$134/sq ft
May 5, 2023
Price Changed
$225,000
$137/sq ft
Apr 19, 2023
Listed
$229,000
$140/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3909913
Apr 11, 2023
Price Changed
$229,000
$140/sq ft
Feb 13, 2023
Price Changed
$235,000
$143/sq ft
Jan 23, 2023
Price Changed
$239,900
$146/sq ft
Jan 3, 2023
Price Changed
$249,900
$152/sq ft
Nov 7, 2022
Price Changed
$259,900
$158/sq ft
Oct 25, 2022
Price Changed
$279,900
$171/sq ft
Oct 14, 2022
Price Changed
$299,900
$183/sq ft
Oct 1, 2022
Listed
$309,900
$189/sq ft
HCMLS #240244
Oct 9, 2022
Listed
$235,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
May 27, 2022
Sold
$215,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 2006
Sold
$150,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1998
Sold
$30,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,169 (−20.9%)
$17,300 + $172,200
$189,500
2025
$1,479 (+77.8%)
$17,300 + $172,200
$189,500
2024
$832
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2023
$832
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2022
$832
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2021
$832 (+11.9%)
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2020
$744
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2019
$744
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2018
$744
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2017
$744
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2016
$743 (+4.6%)
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2015
$710
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2014
$710
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
Tax history for 8996 Edgemont Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,169 (−20.9%)
$17,300 + $172,200
$189,500
2025
$1,479 (+77.8%)
$17,300 + $172,200
$189,500
2024
$832
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2023
$832
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2022
$832
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2021
$832 (+11.9%)
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2020
$744
$17,300 + $88,000
$105,300
2019
$744
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2018
$744
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2017
$744
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2016
$743 (+4.6%)
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2015
$710
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
2014
$710
$17,300 + $76,500
$93,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
1,632
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Caldwell County
APN
13 1 D 4
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RA-20
Residential-Agricultural District
The RA-20 Residential-Agricultural District is established as a district in which the principal use of the land is for low density residential and agricultural purposes
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
Water Body Name: Wilson Creek River
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Zoning: RA20
Zoning Specification: RA20
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Flood Fringe Area, River Front, Creek/Stream
Lot Size Area: 0.375
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Other, Gravel
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Collettsville
Middle Or Junior High School: Collettsville
High School: West Caldwell
Location Information
Directions: From Collettsville, take Adako Rd, turn right on Brown Mountain Beach Rd. Turn left at stop sign by Betsey's Ole Country Store. In 2.3 miles home will be on right. From Linville, take Roseboro Rd for 10.7 miles to Edgemont Rd. Turn left. Home will be on right. GPS will find it but you will lose cell service along the way so make sure you keep your navigational app open.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Caldwell County
APN: 13 1 D 4
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1640
Living Area: 1640
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,640
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1640
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Collettsville School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
6/10
West Caldwell High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 98° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Collettsville, NC • 28611
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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