Log cabin with privacy and feel of a treehouse tucked into 1.13 wooded acres just outside of Boone. This classic log cabin offers refined mountain living with beautiful trees in the summer and mountain views in the winter. The 1.5 story layout features an open floorplan with soaring vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The main level includes and open kitchen with breakfast bar, quartz counters, newer appliances, plenty of storage, a cozy living area with new gas fireplace capable of heating the entire upstairs, and a spacious bedroom suite with updated bath including heated tile floors and heated towel bar. Upstairs, a second spacious bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a full bath and a loft area that offers flexible living, office or sleeping space. Downstairs, there's a full walkout finished basement with high ceilings, a new full bath and large finished area that can be used as a 2nd living area or another sleeping space. Step outside to the front, side and back covered and open porches with "hog wire" deck rail panels perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Enjoy seasonal mountain views and the serenity of mature trees and native rhododendron. Just minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, and close to the Willow Creek 9 hole, par 3 Executive public Golf course, this home offers peaceful living with year-round or investment potential. Home is being offered furnished minus a few seller exclusions and decorative staging items that are included in the listing documents. Home is not in a rental program. Some of the items on the seller exclusions list are negotiable. Seller has upgraded to a 3BD Septic system. See documentation in listing documents.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$359Price/Sq.Ft.
$59/moHOA Dues
Listed by Lisa Nobles• Keller Williams Ballantyne Area
Listed by Margaret Holder• Keller Williams High Country
Contact: lisa@lisanobles.com
Bought with Lisa Stewart• Keller Williams High Country
Est. $1,944 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 228 Woodby Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HCMLS #260907
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$359/sq ft
Apr 27, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2026
Listed
$829,000
$372/sq ft
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Log cabin with privacy and feel of a treehouse tucked into 1.13 wooded acres just outside of Boone. This classic log cabin offers refined mountain living with beautiful trees in the summer and mountain views in the winter. The 1.5 story layout features an open floorplan with soaring vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The main level includes and open kitchen with breakfast bar, quartz counters, newer appliances, plenty of storage, a cozy living area with new gas fireplace capable of heating the entire upstairs, and a spacious bedroom suite with updated bath including heated tile floors and heated towel bar. Upstairs, a second spacious bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a full bath and a loft area that offers flexible living, office or sleeping space. Downstairs, there's a full walkout finished basement with high ceilings, a new full bath and large finished area that can be used as a 2nd living area or another sleeping space. Step outside to the front, side and back covered and open porches with "hog wire" deck rail panels perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Enjoy seasonal mountain views and the serenity of mature trees and native rhododendron. Just minutes to Boone, Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, and close to the Willow Creek 9 hole, par 3 Executive public Golf course, this home offers peaceful living with year-round or investment potential. Home is being offered furnished minus a few seller exclusions and decorative staging items that are included in the listing documents. Home is not in a rental program. Some of the items on the seller exclusions list are negotiable. Seller has upgraded to a 3BD Septic system. See documentation in listing documents
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4278648
Jun 4, 2026
Sold
$800,000
$359/sq ft
Apr 27, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2026
Relisted
—
Dec 4, 2025
Price Changed
$859,000
$385/sq ft
Aug 28, 2025
Listed
$879,000
$394/sq ft
Aug 26, 2025
Coming Soon
$879,000
$394/sq ft
Triad MLS #2
Dec 4, 2025
Price Changed
$859,000
$385/sq ft
HCMLS #1
Dec 4, 2025
Price Changed
$859,000
$385/sq ft
HCMLS #236809
May 2, 2022
Sold
$625,000
$280/sq ft
Apr 13, 2022
Listed
$550,000
$247/sq ft
HCMLS #39200589
Oct 21, 2016
Sold
$226,500
$102/sq ft
Apr 4, 2016
Listed
$234,000
$105/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3168879
Apr 20, 2016
Listed
$259,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,525 (+0.8%)
$37,200 + $345,900
$383,100
2024
$1,513
$37,200 + $345,900
$383,100
2023
$1,513 (+12.7%)
$37,200 + $345,900
$383,100
2022
$1,342 (+7.1%)
$37,200 + $345,900
$383,100
2020
$1,253 (+1.7%)
$41,300 + $217,600
$258,900
2019
$1,232 (+11.5%)
$41,300 + $217,600
$258,900
2018
$1,105
$41,300 + $213,000
$254,300
2017
$1,105 (+10.2%)
$41,300 + $213,000
$254,300
2016
$1,003
$41,300 + $213,000
$254,300
2015
$1,003
$41,300 + $213,000
$254,300
2014
$1,003
$41,300 + $213,000
$254,300
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,752
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1990240835000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 1
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Basement: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Level: Upper
Room 10 Information
Room Level: Upper
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Propane
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 12
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log, Wood
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed,Subdivision
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Name: Willow Creek Estates POA Jason Perdue
Association Email: jasontperdue@gmail.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $705
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 705.00
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Location Information
Directions: Highway 105 S from Boone, turn right onto Bairds Creek Road. Turn lefty onto Frontier Village Cabin Road. At sign for Cabin #4, bear left onto Strawberry Fields. Turn right onto Woodby Ridge Rd. Cabin will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,752
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 1.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1990240835000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2229
Living Area: 2229
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,443
Below Grade Finished Area: 786
Sq. Ft. Upper: 585
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 858
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Radon Mitigation System
Around this home
5/100 Car-Dependent4/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
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
8 days above 88° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Vilas, NC • 28692
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
54/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.5 hrs
2.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$757,000 – $916,000
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