A truly special High Country property offering the combination buyers search for but rarely find in one place—25.3 acres, frontage along the South Fork of the New River, elevated long-range layered mountain views, privacy, abundant wildlife and an authentic 1952 brick mountain home. Located on scenic Railroad Grade Road in Todd, this property places you along one of the most enjoyable recreational corridors in the North Carolina mountains. The gentle river-valley roadway is made for walking, jogging and bicycling beside the South Fork of the New River, or a day of fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing or a picnic beside the water. The acreage extends from the river corridor upward into the mountains, creating an unusually diverse property with both waterfront and elevated mountain terrain. The county tax record identifies 25.3 acres as "rural undeveloped waterfront land." Higher portions of the property rise above 3,000 feet and offer beautiful, long-distance layered views across the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy cool summer evenings, spectacular fall color, snow-covered winter landscapes and the unmistakable beauty of four-season mountain living. For the outdoor enthusiast, the property is a natural playground. Explore the acreage, hike through diverse mountain vegetation, watch deer and other abundant wildlife, fish the New River or launch a canoe or kayak for a day on the water. The Todd area also provides convenient access to many of the High Country's outdoor destinations, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails, state parks and recreational areas. At the heart of the property sits a 1,290-square-foot, two-bedroom brick home built in 1952. Built with the solid simplicity and character of an earlier era, the home features beautiful local woods on portions of the interior walls and floors, two brick fireplaces and a setting that feels completely at home in the Appalachian landscape. The residence is supplied by a clear, continuously flowing mountain spring. The property also offers useful supporting improvements, including a 20' x 18' detached garage, a 30' x 20' shed and additional outbuildings, adding valuable storage and flexibility for equipment, recreational gear, workshop space or agricultural use. Perhaps most compelling is the freedom provided by a large mountain tract reported without zoning or restrictive covenants. Whether your vision includes a mountain estate, family retreat, homestead, recreational property, hunting and fishing getaway, farm, investment property or simply preserving a remarkable piece of Appalachian land, 4908 Railroad Grade Road offers possibilities that smaller or more controlled mountain properties simply cannot match. This is much more than a house on acreage. It is an opportunity to own a substantial piece of the New River Valley—where the mountains, river and land come together in one extraordinary setting. Come walk the land. Follow it to the river. Climb to the views. Experience the quiet. Properties combining 25+ acres, New River frontage, mountain views and unrestricted character are increasingly difficult to duplicate in the North Carolina High Country.
For sale
$749,900
4908 Railroad Grade, Todd, NC 28684
2beds
1,379sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
25.3 Acres Lot
$686,400 Zestimate®
$544/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant wildlifeDiverse mountain vegetationTwo brick fireplaces
- 31 days
- 1,336
- 125
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wallace Greer (828)964-8348,
Realty One Group Results,
Chris Barr 336-977-2060,
Realty One Group Results
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 264241
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Pull Down Attic Stairs
- Windows: Double Hung, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,379
- Total interior livable area: 1,379 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,379
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open
- Exterior features: Out Building(s), Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture, River, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Creek, River Front, River Access
Lot
- Size: 25.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 132953056785
- Zoning description: None
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Todd
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $544/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $556,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,803
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$686,400
$652,000 - $721,000
$1,398/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900$544/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,803 | $556,200 |
| 2025 | $2,803 +4.1% | $556,200 |
| 2024 | $2,692 | $556,200 |
| 2023 | $2,692 +39.3% | $556,200 +71.6% |
| 2022 | $1,933 | $324,200 |
| 2021 | $1,933 +12.5% | $324,200 |
| 2020 | $1,719 +0% | $324,200 |
| 2019 | $1,718 +2% | $324,200 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $1,684 +0.5% | $326,500 |
| 2016 | $1,675 -6.6% | $326,500 |
| 2015 | $1,794 | $326,500 -13.6% |
| 2014 | $1,794 | $378,100 |
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Neighborhood: 28684
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mountain View
- Middle: Ashe County
- High: Ashe County
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





