NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN ESCAPE! Beautiful 2 BR, 2 Bath log home with a little over 3100' including unfinished basement, on 8.93 wooded acres backed up to State Forest. Long range view, high elevation. a private secluded getaway like no other. Bring your outdoor gear and your four-wheel drive as there is 0.9 miles of gravel road and two gates to go through. Driveway up to house is steep and needs 4-wheel drive vehicle. Open and covered porches on two sides of house, hot tub, Basement is stubbed-in for additional bath and room for several more bedrooms and recreation room. Built in 2003 and in excellent condition and priced over $100,000. below tax value. Deer & wild turkey spotted on property. Several nice homes in the area and all well maintained
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
8.93 acresLot Size
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Wakeman• Wakeman Realty
Bought with John Wakeman• Wakeman Realty
Source:HCMLS #39201721
Redfin Estimate
$456,639
$132K since sold in March 2020$2,000 since August
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Market trends in 28698, NC
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.4%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$379K
$52K MoM
Avg. days on market
127d
44 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
1 MoM
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Sale history for 522 Rice Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Mar 11, 2020
Sold
$325,000
$194/sq ft
HCMLS #39201721
Jun 24, 2016
Sold
$169,000
$101/sq ft
May 10, 2016
Listed
$169,000
$101/sq ft
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NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN ESCAPE! Beautiful 2 BR, 2 Bath log home with a little over 3100' including unfinished basement, on 8.93 wooded acres backed up to State Forest. Long range view, high elevation. a private secluded getaway like no other. Bring your outdoor gear and your four-wheel drive as there is 0.9 miles of gravel road and two gates to go through. Driveway up to house is steep and needs 4-wheel drive vehicle. Open and covered porches on two sides of house, hot tub, Basement is stubbed-in for additional bath and room for several more bedrooms and recreation room. Built in 2003 and in excellent condition and priced over $100,000. below tax value. Deer & wild turkey spotted on property. Several nice homes in the area and all well maintained
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,565 (+0.8%)
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2024
$1,553
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2023
$1,553 (+1.5%)
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2022
$1,530 (+14.9%)
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2021
$1,331
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2020
$1,331
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2019
$1,331 (+11.6%)
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2018
$1,193
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2017
$1,193 (+10.3%)
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2016
$1,082
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2015
$1,082
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2014
$1,082
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
Tax history for 522 Rice Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,565 (+0.8%)
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2024
$1,553
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2023
$1,553 (+1.5%)
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2022
$1,530 (+14.9%)
$61,700 + $332,300
$394,000
2021
$1,331
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2020
$1,331
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2019
$1,331 (+11.6%)
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2018
$1,193
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2017
$1,193 (+10.3%)
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2016
$1,082
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2015
$1,082
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
2014
$1,082
$61,700 + $214,500
$276,200
*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 Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Log
Exterior Wall: Log
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,674
Building Sq. Ft: 1,674
# of Stories: 1.2
Legal Description: LOT 8 TROIKA
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 388,991
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 18
Municipality Name: NORTH FORK
Acres: 8.93
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 8.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2905183731000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 20, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Mabel Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.2mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 84° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$434,000 – $526,000
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