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$684,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,824 SqFt. ⋅ 0.99 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking for a cabin in Boone? This exceptional High Country log cabin retreat, including an ADDITIONAL LOT, offers seasonal mountain views at over 3,300 feet elevation, providing the perfect escape in the cool mountain summers and an unmatched combination of location, offering the convenience of minutes from downtown Boone while tucked into your own wooded retreat. This furnished, turn-key log cabin is a rare opportunity featuring the homesite plus an adjacent lot, offering incredible flexibility for future development, investment, resale, or buffer. Perfectly positioned just minutes to Appalachian State University, Watauga Medical Center, Samaritan's Purse, the Blue Ridge Parkway, skiing, hiking, fly fishing, shopping, restaurants, and everything the High Country has to offer - this property combines mountain privacy with outstanding convenience. Inside, the authentic charm of the High Country shines through, with beautiful knotty-pine walls, ceilings, and custom kitchen cabinetry throughout. The main level offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, highlighted by a stunning floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace, stainless steel appliances and granite counters in the kitchen, and a warm, inviting living space. The walk-out lower level expands the home's versatility with two additional bonus rooms currently used for sleeping, a third full bathroom, and a den/office space featuring a cozy and stylish free-standing gas stove. Thoughtful upgrades and improvements include a recently replaced roof, custom walk-in tile showers on both levels, and freshly remodeled lower-level bonus rooms. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with over 800 square feet of deck designed to capture the mountain views and cool summer air while gathered around a cozy fire pit . Homesteaders and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the custom outdoor wood-fired brick oven, a fully fenced 1,000-square-foot terraced garden area, a heavy-duty storage shed, and a dedicated woodshed, all of which enhance the outdoor living spaces. Two separate driveways provide exceptional functionality. The upper driveway includes a covered carport beneath the front deck, while the lower driveway offers ample parking and access to the additional lot. With premium furnishings included and the added value of an adjacent lot, this is a truly rare opportunity to own a complete mountain cabin in one of Boone's most desirable locations.

176 Ravens View, Boone
$549,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,294 SqFt. ⋅ 0.42 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
This is the cabin in the woods where you can envision your children or grandchildren exploring the neighboring creek, watching the wildlife and playing in the snow! Convenient to all Beech Mountain amenities, yet private enough to be tranquil and peaceful. With 3 bedrooms plus a foldout couch in the loft, there is room for everyone to have their own spaces. Fully furnished and ready to move in, rent out, relocate to this beautiful village community or save for those special vacations. Electric furnace is in the crawlspace. Beech Mountain is a family oriented mountain town with its own mercantile, ski resort, optional Club membership (golf, fitness, summer pool, pickleball, ski house and so much more), sledding hill, town recreation area (indoor and outdoor tennis, pickleball, fitness, walking track and more) and over a dozen hiking trails. With 68 miles of roads, lakes, creeks and parks to discover you won't want to leave this mountain - the highest incorporated town east of the Rocky Mountains. Note Beech Mountain Club membership information is in Documents, but the change in the new member fee from $25,000 to $35,000 has been extended to September 1st

121 Whipporwill Way, Beech Mountain
$740,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,159 SqFt. ⋅ 0.5 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
92 VRBO Reviews | 4.8 Rating | $50K-$60K Gross Rental Projection - Proven Beech Mountain Investment Opportunity — Strong Rental Potential Just 2 Minutes from the Slopes. A rare opportunity to own a proven mountain retreat with outstanding short-term rental potential in one of North Carolina’s most desirable year-round destinations. This spacious 5-bedroom including the converted added bonus room, 3.5-bath, sleeps 9, Beech Mountain getaway is ideally located just 2 miles from Beech Mountain Resort, offering convenient access to winter skiing and snowboarding, summer hiking, scenic mountain adventures, and the popular downhill mountain bike park. Designed for guests to gather, relax, and enjoy the High Country lifestyle, this inviting home offers comfortable accommodations, spacious living areas, and sought-after vacation amenities — including a game room with a stand alone seated video arcade game, foosball table, an outdoor hot tub ready for unwinding after a day on the mountain, beautiful cozy living room with generous stone fireplace, outdoor grill, and outdoor fire pit. Although the home has never been fully optimized in a full-time rental program, it has demonstrated impressive guest appeal with 92 Airbnb reviews and a strong 4.8-star rating. A local rental management company projects potential gross rental revenue of approximately $50K–$60K annually in a full-time rental program, with additional upside opportunities through simple enhancements such as increasing interior lighting and selectively trimming surrounding trees to bring more natural light to the property. Whether you are searching for a personal mountain escape, a turn-key vacation property, or a short-term rental investment, this Beech Mountain home offers the proven demand, desirable location, and four-season appeal that today’s buyers are looking for. Additional local activities include The Sledding Hill free for kids 12 and under, Emerald Outback hiking trails, Mountaineer Adventure Tower open-air rope climbing for adventurous kids, beloved restaurants and live music at the 5,506' Skybar and Alpen Restaurant outdoor concert stage.

113 Poplar Drive, Beech Mountain
$629,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,366 SqFt. ⋅ 1.52 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
A beautiful home on three lots - you can have this stunning, tranquil setting but be only five minutes to the slopes or town! This conveniently located home sits on two lots with a buffer lot to boot, totaling 1.52 acres and is beautifully landscaped to take advantage of all the property has to offer. Indoors you'll find a living room with a soaring ceiling, three bedrooms and three and a half baths, granite countertops in the kitchen and a loft for extra family or guest space. The home even has a laundry room, spacious workshop room and a bonus room below the main floor. This is Beech Mountain living at its best with an affordable price - callfor a showing today!

179 Hornbeam Road, Beech Mountain
$595,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,135 SqFt. ⋅ 2.98 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Charming one-level log home on nearly 3 acres in Boone, NC, just 6 minutes to Lowes Foods and a little over 10 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State University! This home offers great versatility--whether you’re looking for a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Long-term and short-term rentals are permitted. A beautiful wraparound deck spans three sides of the home, creating exceptional outdoor living space and easy access to the large yard areas—for pets, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The property also includes a shed, small barn, carport, and ample parking. Inside, the open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining, and two separate living areas, creating great flow for everyday living or hosting guests. The front living area has vaulted ceilings, and the back living area (with pool table) has high ceilings and a wall of windows and sliding glass doors opening to the deck, bringing in natural light and adding to the cabin-inspired character. The home offers 3 bedrooms plus two additional rooms to use how you want. One smaller room works well as an office, nursery, or sleeping area with bunks. A larger with room with door to the outside offers built-in shelving and counters and can work as a studio, hobby room, workspace, or additional sleeping area. It really feels like you are out in the country with a good amount of space, yet only a short distance to town.

633 Wilson Lane, Boone
$735,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,536 SqFt. ⋅ 0.39 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Major price improvement! Welcome home to "Bears Den Retreat", a beautifully updated 3 BEDROOM - 2.5 BATH home perched HIGH at 5,030' elevation & located in the coveted North Pinnacle Ridge area famous for it's MULTI-STATE - LONG RANGE WESTERLY VIEWS & AMAZING SUNSETS setting ablaze the westerly horizon! The home was designed for those who want to fully embrace the active Beech Mountain lifestyle while savoring the peace and relaxation only this mountain provides. The home features an open main-level living area with hardwood floors, a stone gas fireplace and a well-appointed kitchen with granite counters, glass tile backsplash and a gas stove, plus a primary bedroom suite with deck access and a 1/2 bath for guests. The lower level offers 2 guest bedrooms w/ a shared bath, a 2nd family room, laundry PLUS a versatile heated bonus room ideal for a bunk room or game space. The covered deck leads to a secured fenced-in area for your fur babies! You will also appreciate the gentle sloping road-to-road lot providing easy year-round access. The sellers have made many improvements, including a new gas furnace & tankless water heater (2024), an encapsulated crawlspace with a new gas heater and there is a radon mitigation system. The home is nicely furnished and all furnishings convey at closing making this a truly turnkey property! The Beech Mountain Club membership can be purchased, granting access to member only amenities such as fine dining, championship golf, heated outdoor pool, fitness center and pickleball/tennis courts. What more could you ask for in a Beech Mountain property? You’ve dreamed of this long enough - now make it your reality.

215 N Pinnacle Ridge Road, Beech Mountain
$645,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,515 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
*Sellers are offering a $10,000 appliance credit to the buyer!* TOP FLOOR 2BR/2.5BA Timbers in Echota with an iconic view of Grandfather Mountain. framed by lush mountain greenery! Being offered fully furnished, this immaculately maintained and never rented condo has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for many years. Features include antique white oak hardwood flooring throughout the main living spaces and bedrooms, ceramic tile baths, vaulted tongue & groove ceilings stained to complement the flooring, and a stacked stone fireplace with a rough-sawn cedar mantle. Large picture windows in the living room are framed by custom built-in bookshelves and a window seat with storage below, creating the perfect place to enjoy the spectacular mountain views. Step out onto the covered deck and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting. The kitchen features flat-panel natural birch cabinetry with brushed chrome pulls, granite countertops, a pantry, and a breakfast bar. The primary suite is on the main level with a large walk-in closet, access to the covered deck, and an adjoining bath with whirlpool tub and shower. A conveniently located half bath serves the main living area. Upstairs is a spacious open loft, guest bedroom with built-in bureau, full bath with shower, and a generously sized laundry room featuring side-by-side washer and dryer and ample storage space. Located in the sought-after gated community of Echota, owners enjoy an incredible maintenance-free lifestyle with unparalleled amenities. The community features two clubhouses, two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, three fitness facilities, a 25-acre riverpark, stocked fishing ponds, plus the exciting new owners-only Summit at Echota amenity center with its spectacular outdoor pool, deck, fitness facility, and skybridge.

565 Peaceful Haven Drive Unit M-4, Boone
$529,900
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,855 SqFt. ⋅ 0.4 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
FIVE BEDROOM DOUBLE LOT CHALET with great privacy. 3 to 4 Blocks from the bottom of the slopes at 4,588 feet ELEVATION. One Block off the Beech Mtn Parkway on PAVED Hornbeam Road. Circular drive with plenty of parking. PRIVACY - Home is in the center of two lots. LEVEL ENTRY - one level living - MAIN FLOOR - 1,342 sqft - three bedrooms, two full baths, entry foyer, Great Room, Kitchen & dining, gas log stone fireplace- over 400 sq. feet of partially covered deck with Flat Screen TV. UPPER FLOOR: two bedrooms, full bath, TV den & 200 sq ft of Covered deck. Furnished. VIRTUAL TOUR link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=cDuEq9LYqXP&brand=0 TOWN RECREATION VIDEO link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUnweHKhrEw

136 Hornbeam Road, Beech Mountain
$529,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,763 SqFt. ⋅ 0.996 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect combination of mountain living, convenience, and investment potential. The main level features a bright living room filled with natural light, a dining area with new cabinetry and abundant storage, and a functional layout for everyday living or entertaining. The lower level includes a spacious den/bonus room, full bath, laundry area, and a cozy fireplace, providing flexible space for guests, a home office, recreation room, or additional living quarters. Recent updates make this home move-in ready while still allowing opportunities to add your personal touch. Roof 2018, HVAC 2015, mini splits 2015 For added peace of mind, the home is equipped with a whole-house generator. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard and charming sitting area for relaxing with your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. A detached building offers excellent potential for conversion into an ADU or guest cottage. With short-term rentals permitted and a prime location just minutes from downtown Boone, shopping, dining, hiking, skiing, and area attractions, this property is ideal as a primary residence, second home, vacation getaway, or income-producing investment property.

945 Seven Oaks Road, Boone
$624,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,523 SqFt. ⋅ 0.92 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
First time on the market for this immaculate and move-in ready home with attached 2-car garage and the ability for stair-free living! Very seldom do you find a home so well maintained and cared for that it appears brand new, but this is it! Step directly from the attached garage or paved drive into the open living and dining area with gleaming maple hardwood floors. Kitchen boasts Corian counters, stone backsplash, stainless appliances, and a spacious island with a large panty/laundry steps away. The living area is bright and airy with a tray ceiling, wood burning fireplace currently with gas logs, and access directly to the covered front porch to soak in beautiful mountain views! Two large bedrooms on the main each have walk-in closets and share a full bath with tile floors, tub shower, and new countertop. The primary suite is what dreams are made of! Expansive bedroom leads to a tiled bath with his and her closets, jetted tub, separate stone and tile shower, and new countertop on the double vanity! Downstairs is partially finished with a den, full bath, and bonus room currently utilized as a sleeping space. With its own exterior entrance it is the perfect place for the older children or guests to come and go as they please while still being part of the home. Over 1,100 square feet of unfinished space in the lower level provides ample storage or the ability to finish out even more space if desired. Mature landscaping has been in place since construction and groomed to provide the feeling of total privacy and seclusion from the house, decks, and expansive lawn. Gentle paved roads leading from the house all the way to Boone just 10 minutes away make this the perfect location for those who want the convenience to town but to feel tucked away from the hustle and bustle. With new paint just a couple of years ago and constant meticulous maintenance, this home is ready to be immediately occupied in time to enjoy summer and prepare for the views of changing leaves in the fall. Take time to watch the video and come and see today!

353 Woodbriar Drive, Sugar Grove
$725,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,508 SqFt. ⋅ 0.222 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A unique opportunity to own a historic home in one of downtown Boone's most established neighborhoods. Originally built in 1915 as a Sears kit home, this property combines preserved architectural character with thoughtful updates and is located within walking distance of downtown Boone, Appalachian State University, local restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and the Farmers Market. Stone walls surround the property, which includes a covered front porch, private side deck, fenced yard, raised garden beds, and multiple outdoor living spaces. The home's historic details remain intact, including original hardwood floors, large windows, detailed trim work, and period craftsmanship throughout. The front porch provides a welcoming space to relax, while the rear entrance opens to a mudroom and brick patio beneath a pear tree. An oversized front door, reportedly salvaged from a former downtown bank, leads into a sunroom filled with natural light. The main level also features a sitting room with fireplace, adjoining living room, dining room with window seat, renovated kitchen, a flexible bedroom or office, and a full bathroom with clawfoot tub, shower, and laundry area. Located off the kitchen, the spacious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a private entrance, and its own deck. Designed with accessibility in mind, this area can function as a primary bedroom, guest suite, in-law quarters, or separate living space. The current owners have utilized the suite as a short-term rental, generating approximately $1,800 per month. Upstairs, original beadboard walls and ceilings add character to the three additional bedrooms, bonus room, and full bathroom with walk-in shower and generous storage. An unfinished attic provides additional storage space. Outside, the property includes a garden shed, cellar workshop area, and a historic outbuilding that, rumor has it, once served as a Watauga County post office. Offering a combination of historic character, modern functionality, and a highly walkable downtown location, this property presents a rare opportunity in the Boone market. adjacent lot available with sale of house. See MLS# 263233. Extra lot and home for $799,900. Bathroom addition in primary suite was not permitted.

218 Pine Street, Boone
$649,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,876 SqFt. ⋅ 15.62 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
If watching the sun set across layers of mountains from the porch of your log cabin with nothing but the soothing sounds of nature and not a neighbor in sight is what you are after, you have finally found it! Welcome to 1260 Fork Ridge, where life is as tranquil and immersive as it was generations ago when the area was settled. Pull to the end of the gravel drive to find yourself tucked peacefully into the mature hardwood forest of the mountain. Situated on two tracts totaling over 15 acres, trail systems and rock outcroppings are already here just calling you to get to know the mountain more intimately. Step onto the covered porch and gaze over a vista that only gets sweeter as the sun disappears in the distance. Original log cabin was built from red oak logs reclaimed from an old tobacco barn, and the stacked rock fireplace with locally sourced rock from the nearby Beech Creek provides the rustic charm that defines mountain living. Sellers have meticulously improved the home during their ownership by expanding to a full upstairs bath, sealing the crawl space, along with various other details that a discerning buyer is sure to appreciate. Home is laid out beautifully with all necessities on the main level including the recently remodeled kitchen, expansive primary suite with laundry and full bath, and living and dining areas. Many opportunities to soak in the views from almost every room, with multiple accesses directly to the covered deck from the kitchen, living, or primary suite. Upstairs you will find a large suite which can be a traditional second bedroom, a bunk room, or partitioned off to be two rooms if desired. This and the loft area have direct access to the upstairs bath. Loft area can serve as a third sleeping space or the perfect home office. Property has opportunities for an additional homesite, with rights to a shared well should another home be desired. Take time to view the video tour and schedule your visit today! You can experience what true mountain living and relaxation is at its very finest! Close proximity to all High Country amenities including skiing, hiking, tubing, biking, and innumerable adventures in every direction. This property would be a fantastic family retreat or a powerhouse rental property. This mountain cabin is calling, come and experience it for yourself.

1260 Fork Ridge Road, Zionville
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