OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2022 for $412K

$406,219

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,638/mo

•

1,040

sq ft

2500 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

About this home

BUYER CHANGED MIND. PRICE REDUCTION. HURRY!! WATAUGA RIVER FRONT COTTAGE!!! YES, DIRECT WATAUGA RIVER FRONTAGE AND EASY ACCESS. This 2 BEDROOM + BUNK ROOM & 2 FULL BATH PRISTINE COTTAGE IS AWAITING YOU. Sit on the deck and watch & listen to the famous Watauga River. Swim, fish, tube, canoe & kayak. Cute as a button, this cottage has wood floors, gorgeous stone gas fireplace, kitchen with granite & stainless appliances and ample dining area. Counter with bar stools too. There are 2 bedrooms + a bunk/bonus room. 2 full bathrooms as well. Open deck and huge flat yard leading to the River with easy in and out. Located on quaint Watauga River Rd you are so close to the Mast Store, Valle Crucis Park, Banner Elk, Boone & Watauga Lake. In a vacation rental program with huge potential. Is located in the flood plain. House is raised with a storage space underneath. This area occasionally experiences flooding. NOW BEING OFFERED WITH A NEW ROOF!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Ronald Kent • EXP Realty LLC

Bought with Corrinne Loucks • 828 Real Estate

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•Source:HCMLS #238018

Redfin Estimate

$406,219

$5,781 since sold in September 2022$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($480K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$725,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
3244 Old US Highway 421, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$325,000
B
1 bed1 bath882 sq ft
4533 Laurel Creek Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$595,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,271 sq ft
165 Acadiana Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$605,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
236 Turkeyfoot Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$490,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,870 sq ft
122 Lower Grouse Ridge Rd, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$140,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,377 sq ft
134 River Bend Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

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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

3D WALKTHROUGH
$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 2500 Watauga River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$460 (−18.9%)

$64,000 + $29,700

$93,700

2024

$567 (−23.0%)

$64,000 + $29,700

$93,700

2022

$737 (−18.7%)

$64,000 + $114,400

$178,400

2019

$905 (+11.2%)

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2018

$814

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2017

$814 (+9.9%)

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2016

$741

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2015

$741

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2014

$741

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

Tax history for 2500 Watauga River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$460 (−18.9%)

$64,000 + $29,700

$93,700

2024

$567 (−23.0%)

$64,000 + $29,700

$93,700

2022

$737 (−18.7%)

$64,000 + $114,400

$178,400

2019

$905 (+11.2%)

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2018

$814

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2017

$814 (+9.9%)

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2016

$741

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2015

$741

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

2014

$741

$80,000 + $102,200

$182,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

912

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

1971376485000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,040
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Stream
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: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $905.37

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1971376485000

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 • 8.6mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 89° expected this year, 22 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$386,000 – $468,000

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Land— sq ft

572 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

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4 beds3 baths2,476 sq ft

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$284,900

3 beds2 baths1,904 sq ft

737 Lower Crab Orchard Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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New listings for sale in 28679

3D WALKTHROUGH

$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

Home values near 2500 Watauga River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2231 Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3350 Sq. Ft.	$824,298
2490 Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$358,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
2685 Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$431,116
2454 Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 912 Sq. Ft.	$269,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
2647 Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$599,106
2711 Watauga River Road, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$368,200

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