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Off market may 2022 for $761K

$684,074

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,981/mo

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2,168

sq ft

1649 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

About this home

Location, Location, Location! Almost 5 acres of Valle Crucis RIVERFRONT on the Watauga River! This mountain dream is located only 2 miles from the Valle Crucis Park, Mast General Store & Valle Crucis Elementary School. Short drive to upscale dining & 20 minutes to downtown Boone and Banner Elk. Enjoy the winter with a 30-minute drive to the ski slopes. Many upgrades with over 2100 heated square feet & 1000’ unheated (ready to finish with a walkout basement overlooking the river), 4 physical sleeping areas (2 bedroom septic permit filed), 2 bathrooms, open living area, large master walk-in closet, and 700’+ of wood decking wrapping around 2 sides of the house providing amazing views of the mountains & river. Perfect location for a possible Airbnb rental as the home sits on over 332’ of riverfront. Enjoy the barn-style building down by the river to store all your canoes, kayaks, and outdoor gear. Plenty of space for family gatherings and fishing from the large boulders. Perfect location to grow Christmas trees as the land has been cleared. Watauga River Road is a scenic road perfect for cycling, running, and hiking. Wildlife can be seen daily from all over the property. A must-see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

4.7 acresLot Size

$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Todd Reeder • Century 21 Mountain Vistas

Bought with Aimee Greenfield • Greenfield Acres Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:HCMLS #236749

Redfin Estimate

$684,074

$77K since sold in May 2022$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 29% higher than the average sale price ($530K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 22, 2026
$490,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,903 sq ft
2243 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$520,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,636 sq ft
410 Loves Knob Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28607
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$349,900
C
3 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
228 Vilas Overlook Dr #1, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$775,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,962 sq ft
221 White Oak Trl, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
120 Shiloh Ln, Boone, NC 28607
$442,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft
120 Shiloh Ln, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$605,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
236 Turkeyfoot Ln, Vilas, NC 28692

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Market trends in 28679, NC

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-List Price

94.5%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$840K

$450K MoM

Avg. days on market

139d

89 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 27 HRS AGO
$1,595,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,333 sq ft
721 Will Glenn Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
$872,900
3 beds3.5 baths2,687 sq ft
598 Valle Meadows Trl, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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Sale history for 1649 Watauga River Rd

Date

Event

Price

HCMLS #236749

May 26, 2022

Sold

$761,000

$351/sq ft

Apr 19, 2022

Listed

$678,500

$313/sq ft

HCMLS #216345

Dec 3, 2019

Sold

$265,000

$122/sq ft

Jul 26, 2019

Listed

$295,000

$136/sq ft

+32

Riverfront house with 4.63 acres and a deeded 324 FEET ON THE WATAUGA RIVER. Master on main with two more sleeping areas upstairs plus office. Your own private fishing hole awaits in this treasure of a home. This property is charming and does need some updating. The house is priced to account for the updates and deferred maintenance based on other like kind properties on the river. Structurally solid, roof in 2003, oil furnace in 2015, new drop ceiling in basement 2019. Hardwoods throughout 1st and 2nd floors, cement floor in basement. Main Floor master suite and level entry for ease of access. House is much bigger than it first appears! Huge deck off the side of the house and, with some clearing, you would have a gorgeous view of the river year-round; no clearing needed for river view in the winter months. Wood Stove, Baseboards and Oil Furnace for heat. Per the owner, internet is through Charter. House is on the paved portion of Watauga River which is state-maintained. RIVERFRONT is directly across the road from the driveway. Only 2 miles to Mast General Store, easy access to Boone, Banner Elk, restaurants, Valle Crucis Park, entertainment and more.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,227 (+1.0%)

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2024

$1,215

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2023

$1,215 (+1.9%)

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2022

$1,192 (+27.7%)

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2021

$933

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2020

$933

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2019

$933 (+11.2%)

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2018

$839

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2017

$839 (+10.0%)

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2016

$763

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2015

$763

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2014

$763

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

Tax history for 1649 Watauga River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,227 (+1.0%)

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2024

$1,215

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2023

$1,215 (+1.9%)

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2022

$1,192 (+27.7%)

$58,600 + $243,600

$302,200

2021

$933

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2020

$933

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2019

$933 (+11.2%)

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2018

$839

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2017

$839 (+10.0%)

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2016

$763

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2015

$763

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

2014

$763

$36,700 + $151,700

$188,400

*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

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,848

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

1971333217000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Oil

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Insert, Wood Burning Stove

Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,795
Below Grade Finished Area: 373
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, River Access, Stream
Has View
Security Features: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s)
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: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 4.7
Lot Size Area: 4.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.7

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $933

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Valle Crucis
High School: Watauga

Location Information
Subdivision Name: None

Community Information
Community Features: Fishing

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,848
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1971333217000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools

Valle Crucis Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi

7/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 89° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Sugar Grove, NC • 28679

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Estimated sale price

$650,000 – $787,000

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Home values near 1649 Watauga River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1545 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2074 Sq. Ft.	$617,567
1507 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3136 Sq. Ft.	$686,113

Address	Redfin Estimate
2029 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1138 Sq. Ft.	$256,889
1545 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2074 Sq. Ft.	$537,024

Address	Redfin Estimate
1851 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$368,057
1509 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$474,052

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