REDUCED for Summer!!! If you are looking for a mountain home with charm, big views, plenty of room for everyone, located in a fun and vibrant community with plenty to do... Look no further! "Sapphire Ridge" is located in the gated community of Leatherwood Mountains has a lot to offer for family, fun, and friends. The views will knock you off of your feet from the first moment that you pull into the driveway. Sitting along a ridge this property offers stunning long distance views from every direction. The outside of the home has multiple level decks to give you options of the sky and nature's majesty being above you, or even staying under a covered porch to protect you from the elements. Included in the multiple decks is one that is off of the back of the home and already built and wired for the perfect hot tub spot! As you enter the home you will notice the wood flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, with ceramic tiles in the bathroom. All of the countertops are granite and have been updated in the last 10 years. The attention and improvements made to this home have already been completed, leaving the house ready to enjoy immediately! The owners are selling the home fully furnished all the way down to the dishes in the cabinets. This home has been used as a short-term rental many years ago, and performed well in this capacity. With three bedrooms, an extra sleeping area in the basement, as well as beds in the loft, there is plenty of room for families of 10 without feeling that you are on top of each other.
The vaulted windows and ceilings of the living area are really the star of the show here, providing views that only the Blue Ridge Mountains can provide. The living area also has entrances/exits to the covered front porch, open side deck, and covered back porch.
The fully finished basement of the house can function as it's own efficiency area if desired. The kitchenette has been finished very nicely, and the additional gaming area gives a smaller entertainment seperate from the rest of the home. There is also an additional sleeping area, full bathroom, and laundry located on this level of the house. The basement also has walk-out access to the lower level of covered decking.
Located inside the gated community of Leatherwood Mountains, there is plenty to do outside of the property as well. Amenities include a community pavilion, swimming pool, tennis/pickleball courts, two fishing ponds, a children's playground, and over 50 miles of hiking and horseback trails. These trails are recorded easements and will remain in perpetuity. The retail businesses at the entrance to the community include a campground, extensive equestrian facilities, a restaurant, live music schedule,guided horseback riding program, and state supported trout waters. There really is something for everyone at Leatherwood Mountains and Sapphire Ridge would make a great home for either a full-time or vacation residence. Schedule a chance to see this stunning property today!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/11)
$774,500
2229 Elk Ridge Road, Ferguson, NC 28624
3beds
2,967sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
3.81 Acres Lot
$743,200 Zestimate®
$261/sqft
$193/mo HOA
What's special
Multiple level decksCovered porch
- 23 days |
- 540 |
- 45 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Trevor Whitson (336)973-5028,
Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc.
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 262045
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Electric, 2 Units
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Gas, Stone, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,047
- Total interior livable area: 2,967 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,939
- Finished area below ground: 1,028
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 3.81 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2877371441
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Equestrian Community, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Leatherwood
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,310 annually
Location
- Region: Ferguson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $261/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $766,440
- Annual tax amount: $3,745
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$743,200
$706,000 - $780,000
$2,525/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $774,500-1.3%$261/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $784,500+18.1%$264/sqft |
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| 1/11/2022 | Sold | $664,000-1.6%$224/sqft |
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| 10/30/2021 | Contingent | $674,500$227/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $674,500+75.7%$227/sqft |
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| 8/14/2020 | Sold | $384,000-14.4% |
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| 6/28/2020 | Pending sale | $448,800$151/sqft |
Source: Mountain Property Brokerage, Inc. #220646 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Price change | $448,800-18.3%$151/sqft |
Source: Mountain Property Brokerage, Inc. #220646 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2019 | Price change | $549,000-12.7%$185/sqft |
Source: Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc. #211552 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2019 | Price change | $629,000-3.1%$212/sqft |
Source: Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc. #211552 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $649,000$219/sqft |
Source: Leatherwood Mountains Homes & Sales, Llc. #211552 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,746 +15.1% | $766,440 +79% |
| 2024 | $3,254 | $428,140 |
| 2023 | $3,254 | $428,140 +6.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $400,590 |
| 2021 | $3,032 | $400,590 +0.4% |
| 2020 | $3,032 +9.7% | $398,950 |
| 2019 | $2,764 | $398,950 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $2,764 | $358,960 |
| 2017 | $2,764 +1.5% | $358,960 |
| 2016 | $2,723 | $358,960 |
| 2015 | $2,723 -4% | $358,960 |
| 2014 | $2,836 -15.1% | $358,960 -19.4% |
| 2012 | $3,339 | $445,220 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28624
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Boomer-Ferguson ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 9.4 mi
- 4/10Central Wilkes MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 16.3 mi
- 5/10Wilkes Central HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 15.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Boomer-Ferguson
- High: Wilkes Central
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Wilkes County
- Ferguson
- 28624
- 2229 Elk Ridge Road








