LOG CABIN W/ OVER 300' OF FRONTAGE ON THE LITTLE RIVER BEING SOLD FURNISHED - This cabin was well constructed, has been well maintained and is move-in ready! With a vacant lot on each side, enjoy privacy & a picturesque view of the river below from inside & out. Beautiful, mostly level, yard next to river is spacious and a great spot for family/friend gatherings, children, pets or keep it all to yourself. Main level of cabin features open great room w/ high vaulted ceiling & wall of windows to showcase the view, hickory flooring & stone fireplace w/ gas logs; two bedrooms; full bath. Upper level includes primary bedroom w/ ensuite bath & loft area overlooking great room below. Lower level, featuring Superior wall system, was recently finished and now includes family/rec room, bonus room (no window), full bath, laundry room & storage room/workshop area with exterior access. Enjoy the great outdoors & the view from the main level wrap-around covered deck or the lower level deck, both facing the river. The river is easily accessible for fishing, tubing or kayaking. Picnic table & fire pit by the river, storage shed for tools and/or river toys. Includes some fruit trees/bushes.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
3.18 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Hurley• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Ashe High Country Realty
Bought with Dennis Deal• Keller Williams Elite Blue Ridge
Stunning log home w/ 323' Little River frontage.Kayaking and tubing from your back yard! Engineered logs, full basement w/ Superior walls. Open floor plan w/ cathedral ceiling. Wall of windows featuring river view. Lovely fireplace, t & g ceilings and hickory floors throughout. Sold fully furnished. Spacious living room and loft. Wrap around covered porch. Basement plumbed for addl bath. Sits centered on 3 lots for privacy. Firepit and plenty of parking for friends if you decide to tell them!
HCMLS #218081
Dec 20, 2019
Sold
$340,000
$145/sq ft
Sep 27, 2019
Listed
$369,500
$157/sq ft
+45
Absolutely Stunning Log Home and setting featuring 323' of frontage on the Little River in Alleghany County. Trout Fishing, Kayaking and Tubing from your large back yard which provides plenty of room for kids, dogs, and family right on the river. This home is built with Engineered Logs and has a full, unfinished basement with Superior Walls. Open floor plan with Living Room, Kitchen, Dining and Cathedral Ceiling all fronted by a wall of windows overlooking the Little River-Complemented by a River Rock Gas Log Fireplace. T & G ceilings and Hickory Floors throughout. Home is being sold Fully Furnished and most of the appliances are new. Spacious Loft that could be a small den, sitting area or office, overlooks the Great Room and has the same views of the river. Wrap around, covered porch with swing and the rocking chairs. Full unfinished basement has access from both inside and out, plumbed for an additional bathroom. Another full deck outside of the walkout basement. Additional gas heater in the basement. The home sits in the center of 3 lots for privacy. Huge shade trees and a fire pit at the river's edge. Plenty of parking for family and friends - If you decide to tell them!
HCMLS #39207475
Nov 17, 2017
Sold
$295,000
$125/sq ft
Apr 6, 2017
Listed
$309,900
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,585 (+0.4%)
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2025
$2,575
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2024
$2,575
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2023
$2,575
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2022
$2,575 (+19.8%)
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2021
$2,150 (+28.3%)
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2020
$1,675 (+2.6%)
$57,800 + $269,400
$327,200
2019
$1,632 (+10.1%)
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
2018
$1,482 (+6.8%)
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
2017
$1,387 (−0.1%)
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
2016
$1,389
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
Tax history for 398 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,585 (+0.4%)
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2025
$2,575
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2024
$2,575
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2023
$2,575
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2022
$2,575 (+19.8%)
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2021
$2,150 (+28.3%)
$57,800 + $337,200
$395,000
2020
$1,675 (+2.6%)
$57,800 + $269,400
$327,200
2019
$1,632 (+10.1%)
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
2018
$1,482 (+6.8%)
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
2017
$1,387 (−0.1%)
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
2016
$1,389
$74,700 + $182,300
$257,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.88 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
2,493
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
4001181874
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Propane
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,549
Below Grade Finished Area: 802
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Log
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Structures: Outbuilding
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 : 3.182
Lot Size Area: 3.182
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.182
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,150
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $480
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $40
Schools Information
Elementary School: Glade Creek
High School: Alleghany
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Riverside
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,493
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 2.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Alleghany County
APN: 4001181874
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Schools
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Glade Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • 3.9mi
5/10
Alleghany High
Public 9-12 • 4.9mi
7/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$574,000 – $695,000
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