Welcome to THE Wood House on 1.6 acres! A beautiful 3 bed 3 bath newly remodeled AND FURNISHED with HOT TUB located in Powder Horn Mountain. Fully encapsulated crawl space with dehumidifier and radon system in place. Entire exterior and deck treated with permaseal good for years to come! New Roof, new HVAC! This IS the PERFECT house with a NEW fully permitted 2 story deck AND NEW fully permitted finished basement. New hot water heater, new roof. This house just feels like home the minute you walk in. Central heat and air on upper two levels. Propane heater and new baseboard heat in basement. LVP flooring throughout, granite countertops in kitchen, most doors and windows replaced, pull through driveway, wood burning fireplace and so much more. Upstairs master tiled shower with massive rain shower head. You want to sit back and relax on this deck, it is serene. Basement is ready for a game room, bunk room, or maybe even a little efficiency! Short term rentals permitted, POA fees of 1785 a year and cover trash pick up, community maintenance, staffed gated entry clubhouse, pool, hiking trails, playground, 3 lakes, campground, chapel, tennis court, and even a fitness center! Just minutes to Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, High County festivals, Fly Fishing, Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail, Wineries, Breweries, Appalachian State Football!
This is a flip opportunity and is priced as-is, where-is. Nice big views on this corner lot. Agent makes no representations this is an estate situation. House sits on 1.6 acres in Powder Horn Mountain. Gated community, short term rentals permitted. Community Pool, clubhouse, fitness center, three lakes, campground, hiking trails and more. POA dues are 1658 per year. There is a $1000 transfer fee payable by buyer to POA at closing. Home has not been occupied for 3 years and will need deck/roof replaced. House is quite large, nice size kitchen, great room, gas fireplace that was wood burning at one time. Two bedrooms and bath on main level and one bedroom and full bath on second level. Basement that is accessible from main level inside is studs only but could be finished. It is plumbed for a bathroom on this level. No septic permit could be located. House is priced based on current condition and accounts for all likely repairs. The buyer for this house is ready to renovate! More pictures forthcoming and official measurements on 11/3/2020
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,210 (+1.0%)
$26,100 + $245,500
$271,600
2024
$1,197 (−3.7%)
$26,100 + $245,500
$271,600
2022
$1,243 (+47.6%)
$26,100 + $262,600
$288,700
2020
$842
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2019
$842 (+10.2%)
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2018
$764
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2017
$764 (+18.1%)
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2016
$647
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2015
$647
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2014
$647
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
Tax history for 495 E Horse Shoe Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,210 (+1.0%)
$26,100 + $245,500
$271,600
2024
$1,197 (−3.7%)
$26,100 + $245,500
$271,600
2022
$1,243 (+47.6%)
$26,100 + $262,600
$288,700
2020
$842
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2019
$842 (+10.2%)
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2018
$764
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2017
$764 (+18.1%)
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2016
$647
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2015
$647
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
2014
$647
$27,400 + $128,800
$156,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,404
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2859902492000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,399
Below Grade Finished Area: 899
Levels: Three Or More
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
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
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 1.6
Lot Size Area: 1.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,243.47
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,860
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $155
Schools Information
Elementary School: Parkway
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Powder Horn
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Fishing, Gated, Lake, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,404
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2859902492000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (980) 253-4851
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Schools
Parkway Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$507,000 – $613,000
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