SOLD JAN 15, 2026

Off market jan 2026 for $100K

$225,316

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $684/mo

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254 River Rd, Newland, NC 28657

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Hope Harvey • Blue Ridge Realty & Investments

Contact: hope@boone.net

Bought with Hope Harvey • Blue Ridge Realty & Investments

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4304674

Redfin Estimate

$225,316

$125K since sold in January 2026$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 10.7% higher than the average sale price ($204K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$165,000
A
2 beds2 baths913 sq ft
161 Ash Loop, Newland, NC 28604
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$120,000
B
1 bed1 bath680 sq ft
23 Grouse Cir, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$275,000
C
2 beds2 baths756 sq ft
53 Azalea Ln, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$230,000
D
2 beds2 baths844 sq ft
71 Yarrow Cir, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$175,000
E
2 beds1 bath677 sq ft
401 Windridge Rd, Newland, NC 28657
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$256,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,148 sq ft
261 Black Pine Rd, Newland, NC 28657

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$1,516/mo

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Market trends in 28657, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

93.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$327K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

79d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 14 HRS AGO
$580,000
3 beds2 baths1,736 sq ft
52 Hackett Gragg Rd, Newland, NC 28657
OPEN OCT 10, 12PM TO 3PM
$469,000
3 beds1 bath1,496 sq ft
390 Sokassa Rd, Newland, NC 28657
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$420,000
4 beds2 baths2,300 sq ft
264 White Laurel Ln, Newland, NC 28657
$1,150,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,617 sq ft
9680 NC 181 Hwy, Newland, NC 28657
$229,000
2 beds2 baths800 sq ft
115 Spring Brook Rd, Newland, NC 28657
$1,300,000
3 beds5.5 baths4,253 sq ft
4968 Hickory Nut Gap Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
$379,900
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Sale history for 254 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

HCMLS #258186

Jan 15, 2026

Sold

$100,000

Dec 30, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2025

Listed

$135,000

+12

CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4304674

Jan 15, 2026

Sold

$100,000

Dec 30, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2025

Listed

$135,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$417 (−33.5%)

$31,500 + $72,800

$104,300

2024

$628

$35,000 + $121,900

$156,900

2023

$628

$35,000 + $121,900

$156,900

2022

$628 (+30.9%)

$35,000 + $121,900

$156,900

2021

$480

2020

$480

$25,000 + $62,200

$87,200

2019

$480

$25,000 + $62,200

$87,200

2018

$480 (−14.4%)

$25,000 + $62,200

$87,200

2017

$560 (+23.2%)

$35,000 + $66,900

$101,900

2016

$455 (−14.2%)

$35,000 + $66,900

$101,900

2014

$530

$35,000 + $66,900

$101,900

Tax history for 254 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$417 (−33.5%)

$31,500 + $72,800

$104,300

2024

$628

$35,000 + $121,900

$156,900

2023

$628

$35,000 + $121,900

$156,900

2022

$628 (+30.9%)

$35,000 + $121,900

$156,900

2021

$480

2020

$480

$25,000 + $62,200

$87,200

2019

$480

$25,000 + $62,200

$87,200

2018

$480 (−14.4%)

$25,000 + $62,200

$87,200

2017

$560 (+23.2%)

$35,000 + $66,900

$101,900

2016

$455 (−14.2%)

$35,000 + $66,900

$101,900

2014

$530

$35,000 + $66,900

$101,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,619 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

816

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Avery County

APN

18440639065800000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 2
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: None

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Cooling Information: None
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 972
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 972

Interior Features
Room Count: 5
Appliances: None

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Wood
Roof: Composition

Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Beach - Public, Boat Ramp – Community
Water Body Name: Linville River

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R1

Lot Information
Lot Features: River Front, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Dirt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Deed,Height,Manufactured Home Allowed,Modular Allowed,Signage

HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Scott Carpenter, GM
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $3,456
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 3456.00

School Information
Elementary School: Newland
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Avery County

Location Information
Directions: Hwy. 221 to Land Harbor Entrance. Stay right around the lake on Land Harbor Parkway to a right on River Hollow Rd. Cross the bridge and turn left on Highland Hills Rd. At Stop Sign, stay straight into the Meadows neighborhood. River Rd curves to the left. At the stop sign, stay straight across the low water bridge to 254 on your right.

Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Game Court, Golf, Lake Access, Outdoor Pool, Picnic Area, Playground, Pond, Recreation Area, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s), Walking Trails

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,619 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Avery County
APN: 18440639065800000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Auction Information
Is Auction: 0

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 0
Living Area: 0
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 0
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Crossnore Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Newland, NC • 28657

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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 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

$215,000 – $260,000

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Home values near 254 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
288 River Rd, Newland, NC 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 684 Sq. Ft.	$209,647
292 River Rd, Newland, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1087 Sq. Ft.	$395,466

Address	Redfin Estimate
199 River Rd, Newland, NC - Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$199,341
92 River Rd, Newland, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 664 Sq. Ft.	$231,379

Address	Redfin Estimate
300 River Rd, Newland, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$250,098
150 River Rd, Newland, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$230,785

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