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903 Watauga River Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
About this home
Welcome to Whispering Pines @ Bear Ridge, a serene, pvt log home, 5 min from Valle Crucis pk & Watauga River access! Seller oversaw constr of this lovingly maint’d home which has been their holiday home & never rented. 2 step entry welcomes you to main level living, LR w/ vaulted ceilings, stone FP w/ gas logs-built as wood-burning. LR overlooks the view. Kitchen w/ granite & stainless opens to dining easily seats 10 w/ access to 1 of the many decks, great for outdoor dining. Master BR w/ it’s own covered deck, bath w/ jetted tub. Powder rm & laundry finish the main fl. Upstairs find 2 guestrooms w/ 14 ft ceilings, ea rm has 2 queen beds w/ rm to spare! In btwn is a spacious full bath & loft area. Downstairs leads to 2nd LR w/ 11 ft ceilings, covered deck access, 2nd stone fireplace in the center of 2 more bedrooms w/ T & G vaulted ceilings, a large full bath, bar, game table area, wine room & add’l heated/cooled rm w/ outside access- would make a great sauna room! Outside in addition to the storage shed is a wired 19x13 log building w/ pulldown attic being used as workshop but would be perfect guest or bunkhouse! This home would make a fantastic rental that could easily sleep 14+
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Sale history for 903 Watauga River Rd
$255/sq ft
$270/sq ft
Tax history for 903 Watauga River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 3
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Gas, Heat Pump
- Has Heating
- Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane, Wood, Zoned
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Other, See Remarks, Stone, Propane, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Finished, Interior Entry, Other, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Other, Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Building Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2,682
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,605
- Levels: Three Or More
- # of Stories Total: 3
- Construction Materials: Log, Other, See Remarks
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Property Features
- Has View
- Security Features: Security System
- Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Shed(s)
- 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: Private Maintained Road
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- Lot Size : 3.32
- Lot Size Area: 3.32
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 3.32
- Zoning Description: R-1,Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,487.50
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Electric: Generator, 220 Volts
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School: Valle Crucis
- High School: Watauga
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,193
- Stories: 1.7
- Lot Size: 3 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2006
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Watauga County
- APN: 1971429105000
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- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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