River Views & River Access!! Short-Term Rentals Permitted! Sleeping Bear Lodge is mountain living at its best! This magnificent retreat is located only 12 minutes from West Jefferson in a peaceful mountain community. This welcoming cabin would make a great get-away spot as a vacation rental, tranquil second home, or convenient full-time residence. Enjoy the outdoors and cool mountain air with over 1,300 sq feet of decks overlooking the New River. The main level offers a spacious living room with a cozy gas log fireplace, primary bedroom, 2 full baths, kitchen, and dining. Upstairs you'll find a bonus room and loft currently used for sleeping space. Downstairs is another bedroom and full bath, PLUS a den/game room which includes a massive Smart TV, ping-pong table, arcade game, and bar that leads out to the hot tub, fire pit, and grassy backyard. There is also a 12 x 12 outbuilding with an attached lean-to for river gear and storage. This is a great spot to take in all the High Country has to offer in tubing, kayaking, hiking, shopping, great restaurants, festivals, and events. Furnished with some exclusions.
100% quality mountain living with New River views in this beautifully crafted log home with all the space needed for the entire family & guests. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space on three levels plus outside wrap-around decks including hot tub & fire pit to enjoy outdoor living overlooking the New River. Hardwood floors flow throughout this home. On the main level you will find the master bedroom with full bath, open kitchen, dining & living room accented with a gas log fireplace plus another full bathroom. Upstairs you have two separate living areas connected by a catwalk overlooking the living room - each room serves as extra sleeping, office or den space. The main level doors open onto a rocking chair covered full wrap-around deck area with great views of the New River. The lower level offers another bedroom, full bath, laundry room and a big bonus family/game room, complete with wet bar for entertaining. Step out onto your brick lower patio deck complete with hot tub and a few steps down to the stone patio and fire pit overlooking a nice grassy back yard. Also included is a nice 12 x 12 storage shed. This property includes New River access common area to enjoy.
Public Records
Jul 24, 2009
Sold
$52,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,362 (+3.5%)
$50,000 + $354,500
$404,500
2024
$2,281
$50,000 + $354,500
$404,500
2023
$2,281 (+30.4%)
$50,000 + $354,500
$404,500
2022
$1,750 (+12.7%)
$50,000 + $203,900
$253,900
2021
$1,553 (+11.4%)
$50,000 + $187,800
$237,800
2020
$1,394 (+2.0%)
$50,000 + $187,800
$237,800
2019
$1,366 (−5.3%)
$50,000 + $187,800
$237,800
2018
$1,442
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2017
$1,442 (+1.9%)
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2016
$1,416
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2015
$1,416 (+0.4%)
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2014
$1,411 (+4.0%)
$75,000 + $198,900
$273,900
2013
$1,357
$75,000 + $198,900
$273,900
Tax history for 295 River Rock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,362 (+3.5%)
$50,000 + $354,500
$404,500
2024
$2,281
$50,000 + $354,500
$404,500
2023
$2,281 (+30.4%)
$50,000 + $354,500
$404,500
2022
$1,750 (+12.7%)
$50,000 + $203,900
$253,900
2021
$1,553 (+11.4%)
$50,000 + $187,800
$237,800
2020
$1,394 (+2.0%)
$50,000 + $187,800
$237,800
2019
$1,366 (−5.3%)
$50,000 + $187,800
$237,800
2018
$1,442
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2017
$1,442 (+1.9%)
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2016
$1,416
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2015
$1,416 (+0.4%)
$65,000 + $191,800
$256,800
2014
$1,411 (+4.0%)
$75,000 + $198,900
$273,900
2013
$1,357
$75,000 + $198,900
$273,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,780
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ashe County
APN
02182264011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 23, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,240
Below Grade Finished Area: 777
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Waterfront Features: River Access
Has View
Other Structures: Outbuilding
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 : 0.809
Lot Size Area: 0.809
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.809
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,749.57
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $200
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $16.67
Schools Information
Elementary School: Blue Ridge
High School: Ashe County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Eagle Ridge
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,780
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Ashe County
APN: 02182264011
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 23, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: 828-263-8924
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Ashe County Middle
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Ashe County High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
4/10
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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 89° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$436,000 – $528,000
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