Breathe in the mountain air and soak in unbeatable views from one of the two porches this great cottage has to offer. Located just 10 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University, this home is a rare find in the High Country- amazing views including Grandfather Mountain and Hanging Rock, flat parking, and flat yard with so much potential for a garden, shed, or even expanding. Shipley Farms 'Farm Store' is right around the corner, along with Valle Crusis park being only 8 minutes away. The Master bedroom filled with natural light opens out to upper level deck with stairs leading down to the yard. Downstairs you have a spacious kitchen with plenty of counter space, half bath, laundry, living and dining. Enjoy fresh blackberries and crab apples from the back yard while enjoying your mountain oasis. Recent updates include: new water heater in 2023, new roof in 2021, new light fixtures in 2019. No rental restrictions give this home potential for long or short term rental opportunity, or full time living as a wonderful starter home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Katelyn Hennessy• Century 21 Mountain Vistas
Long range views and a recent renovation make this great cottage a rare find. Recent updates to the home include new windows and doors, heating units, kitchen appliances, all new flooring, new decking, light fixtures and bath fixtures. Almost everything is new. Enjoy the spacious master bedroom, with private deck to enjoy the view, a spacious kitchen, level parking, only one step for entry and flat back yard. Great starter home, rental property or vacation abode. 2nd bedroom is small and does not have a closet, would work well for a nursery or office.
Public Records
Mar 31, 2006
Sold
$116,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$859 (+1.4%)
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2024
$847
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2023
$847 (+2.8%)
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2022
$824 (+48.8%)
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2021
$554
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2020
$554
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2019
$554 (+10.4%)
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2018
$502
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2017
$502 (+9.3%)
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2016
$459
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2015
$459
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2014
$459
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
Tax history for 246 Church Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$859 (+1.4%)
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2024
$847
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2023
$847 (+2.8%)
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2022
$824 (+48.8%)
$12,400 + $189,800
$202,200
2021
$554
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2020
$554
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2019
$554 (+10.4%)
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2018
$502
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2017
$502 (+9.3%)
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2016
$459
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2015
$459
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
2014
$459
$14,600 + $90,000
$104,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,162
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1982725695000
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,010
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
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: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.26
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $846.97
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Shared Septic
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,162
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1982725695000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (828) 264-9111
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Cove Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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 87° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Vilas, NC • 28692
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $314,000
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