$705,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

3302 Old Us Highway 421 Vilas, NC 28692

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,572 Sq Ft
2.14 Acres

Recently Sold

$448 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • River View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Watauga High School Rated A-
  • 2.14 Acre Lot
  • Mountain Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2025

Trout Stream Oasis! Fly-fishing just out your back door! Discover this beautifully updated 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Log Cabin with Loft, perfectly blending rustic charm with modern design. Nestled on over 2 acres with direct frontage on scenic Cove Creek, this property offers the ultimate mountain getaway and comes fully furnished as a turn-key short-term rental. Inside, you’ll find vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace that anchors the open living space. The stylish mountain modern finishes create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The spacious loft offers additional living or sleeping space, ideal for guests or a cozy reading nook. Retreat outside to enjoy extensive outdoor living areas, covered porch, lower patio with a hot tub, firepit, and a huge grassy yard that gently slopes down to bubbling stream...perfect for relaxing or playing by the water. Located just 15 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, only 35 minutes to Watauga Lake & conveniently located to both Sugar & Beech Mountain ski resorts. The cabin offers easy year-round access via a paved, state-maintained road, and features central heat and air for comfort in every season. Whether you're looking for a serene second home or a proven income-producing rental, this property checks every box. Property is located in the flood plane however cabin does not appear to be in flood plane, 1% flood hazard line shows it goes just up to the concrete patio. Could be subject to change. Cabin had no damage or water intrusion from Hurricane Helene.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Quinto

Keller Williams High Country Brokerage Phone: (919) 368-2249 Listed on: 07/13/2025

Keller Williams High Country

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Quinto

Keller Williams High Country Brokerage Phone: (919) 368-2249 Listed on: 07/13/2025

Keller Williams High Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 2.14 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream

Property Views

  • River
  • Pasture

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Open Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Cove Creek Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1983-14-6236-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,396

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.136
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 861.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (919) 368-2249
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 711.0
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Living Area: 1572.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: Pasture, River
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Gravel Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1983-14-6236-000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1396.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2338/377

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2025
Closed on
Sep 15, 2025
Sold by
Rileys Blue Ridge Retreat Rentals Llc
Bought by
Vincent Richard Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Mike Quinto
Keller Williams High Country
Buyer's Agent
Mike Quinto
Keller Williams High Country
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-9.03%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$719,603

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,603
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$528,750
Outstanding Balance
$528,750
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$190,853

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2023
Sold by
Copper Cabin Llc
Bought by
Rileys Blue Ridge Retreat Rentals Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2021
Sold by
Bernard David and Bernard Abigail
Bought by
Copper Cabin Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Lemieux Holdings Llc
Bought by
Bernard David and Bernard Richard Mathias

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2020
Sold by
Lemieux Claude and Lemieux Deborah Lynn
Bought by
Lemieux Holdings Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $705,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $800,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $469,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $528,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $414,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $705,000 -5.9% $448 / Sq Ft
08/10/2025 08/10/25 Price Changed $749,000 -3.4% $476 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $775,000 -- $493 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,396 $351,300 $36,100 $315,200
2024 $1,396 $351,300 $36,100 $315,200
2023 $1,373 $351,300 $36,100 $315,200
2022 $1,373 $351,300 $36,100 $315,200
2021 $1,058 $216,000 $10,800 $205,200
2020 $1,058 $216,000 $10,800 $205,200
2019 $1,058 $216,000 $10,800 $205,200
2018 $711 $156,600 $10,800 $145,800
2017 $711 $156,600 $10,800 $145,800
2013 -- $153,500 $10,800 $142,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256857

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1983-14-6236-000