This home is being sold 'As Is'Look at the value in the land very very usable. several outbuildings garden area, bring the kids, horses. Main level , basement and upstairs is 3 bedrooms and 1 on main. Fixer upper home. Adjoining property for sale also with home that has been a rental house. Tenants will be leaving end of July. This is surely an opportunity to own a piece of Valle Crucis. I know the exterior has asbestos not sure of what the siding actually is . Fireplace with wood stove insert. Buyers agent to verify square footage. The upstairs bedrooms do not have heat other than floor vent.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
11.89 acresLot Size
$277Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janeene Ross• All About Real Estate
Bought with Scott Warren• Coldwell Banker Blair & Assoc.
Source:HCMLS #186543
Redfin Estimate
$391,149
$256K since sold in February 2021$15K since October
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This home's estimate is 13.9% lower than the average sale price ($454K) of 6 comparable homes.
This home is being sold 'As Is'Look at the value in the land very very usable. several outbuildings garden area, bring the kids, horses. Main level , basement and upstairs is 3 bedrooms and 1 on main. Fixer upper home. Adjoining property for sale also with home that has been a rental house. Tenants will be leaving end of July. This is surely an opportunity to own a piece of Valle Crucis. I know the exterior has asbestos not sure of what the siding actually is . Fireplace with wood stove insert. Buyers agent to verify square footage. The upstairs bedrooms do not have heat other than floor vent.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,368 (+31.5%)
$132,400 + $208,100
$340,500
2024
$1,040 (−14.6%)
$132,400 + $208,100
$340,500
2022
$1,218
$132,400 + $176,900
$309,300
2020
$1,219
$135,900 + $127,600
$263,500
2019
$1,219 (+11.5%)
$135,900 + $127,600
$263,500
2018
$1,094
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2017
$1,094 (+10.2%)
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2016
$992 (+21.9%)
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2015
$814
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2014
$814
$135,900 + $66,400
$202,300
Tax history for 837 Watauga River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,368 (+31.5%)
$132,400 + $208,100
$340,500
2024
$1,040 (−14.6%)
$132,400 + $208,100
$340,500
2022
$1,218
$132,400 + $176,900
$309,300
2020
$1,219
$135,900 + $127,600
$263,500
2019
$1,219 (+11.5%)
$135,900 + $127,600
$263,500
2018
$1,094
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2017
$1,094 (+10.2%)
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2016
$992 (+21.9%)
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2015
$814
$135,900 + $115,600
$251,500
2014
$814
$135,900 + $66,400
$202,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 936
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 12
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,414
Building Sq. Ft: 2,350
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: SR 1116
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,107
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 517,928
Legal Block Number: 51
Municipality Name: WATAUGA
Acres: 11.89
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,414
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 11.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Watauga County
APN: 1971517374000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 29, 2026
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Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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Estimated sale price
$372,000 – $450,000
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