Explore Homes for Sale in Foscoe, Watauga County, NC

Foscoe, Watauga County, NC Homes for Sale

Foscoe sits along NC-105 between Boone and Banner Elk, tucked into a mountain corridor that draws buyers who want elevation, acreage, and quick access to ski slopes without paying Beech Mountain prices. Homes for sale in Foscoe range from weekend cabins under $400K to custom mountain estates well above $1M. Gatewood Group Real Estate works this corridor regularly and brings specific knowledge of how lot topography, HOA structure, and seasonal rental rules affect value here.

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Home Styles and Price Ranges

Most of what sells in Foscoe falls into one of three categories: log cabins and A-frames built in the 1980s and 1990s, updated chalet-style homes with wood interiors and covered decks, and newer construction on larger parcels above 3,000 feet elevation. Entry-level homes for sale typically start around $350,000 to $450,000 and are often older cabins with deferred maintenance on a half-acre or less. Mid-range inventory from $500,000 to $800,000 includes well-maintained properties with hot tubs, fireplaces, and mountain views. Above $900,000, buyers find custom builds with cathedral ceilings, open floor plans, and long-range ridgeline views that are difficult to replicate elsewhere in Watauga County.

Neighborhoods in Foscoe

Yonahlossee Resort

Yonahlossee is the most recognizable community in Foscoe. It centers on a historic building that once served as a riding camp, now repurposed as a clubhouse. Homes here are single-family residences on wooded lots with access to tennis courts and a pool. Prices typically run from the mid-$500,000s into the $800,000s depending on size and view quality. The HOA is active and dues reflect the maintained amenities.

Foscoe Run and Surrounding Slopes

Properties along the higher elevations near Foscoe Run Road attract buyers specifically for the elevation — many lots sit between 3,200 and 3,800 feet. These homes often have seasonal rental income potential, and several are sold furnished. Lot sizes here vary considerably, from under an acre to parcels over five acres with creek frontage.

Day-to-Day Life in Foscoe

Living in Foscoe means Boone is about 15 minutes north on NC-105 for groceries, hospitals, and Appalachian State University events. Banner Elk and the ski slopes at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain are roughly 20 minutes south. The area has no real town center of its own — residents drive for most services — but the trade-off is lower density and a quieter mountain setting than either Boone or Banner Elk. Roads in Foscoe are a mix of paved state routes and private gravel drives, and four-wheel drive is genuinely useful in winter, not just recommended. Schools fall under Watauga County Schools, with Valle Crucis Elementary being a draw for families with younger children due to its reputation and rural setting.

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Gatewood Group Real Estate has direct experience with the specific pricing dynamics along the NC-105 corridor, including how rental history, elevation, and community covenants affect what a property is actually worth in today's market.

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Newest Homes for Sale in Foscoe, Watauga County, NC

$899,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,335 SqFt. ⋅ 2.64 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover your private sanctuary, 5515 Cedar Cove Way, in the renowned Coves Mountain River Club. This 3 BR 2.5 BA home is on 2.67 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. With a forest backdrop, the lush landscaping and river stone roots the home naturally into its woodland surroundings. Rarely do walk-out basements come w/mountain views—this home enjoys stunning, mountain vistas from both levels and the porches and decks are an indoor/outdoor retreat. Through the trees is a trail to a magnificent waterfall and further on, the Johns River, the vineyard, garden, and River Barn. Step inside and be captivated by the Grandfather Mountain view, a living canvas right outside. A gorgeous stone fireplace anchors an open floor plan. The inviting back porch is your outdoor living room; vaulted ceilings of tongue and groove wood and wood beams are topped with a king post truss. The porch is floored w/low maintenance composite decking. It is an ideal spot, year-round, to soak up mountain air, savor sunsets and the change of seasons playing out over the mountain ridgetops. The kitchen has tons of storage and workspace, custom cabinets, granite counters illuminated by under cabinet lighting, a travertine backsplash, an island w/seating, dual GE® wall ovens and gas cooktop, ultra quiet Bosch Silence Plus 44dB dishwasher, and an automatic drawer microwave that slides out for easy top-down access. The walk-in pantry has built in shelves, and outlets for charging your cordless gadgets. The tranquil Primary BR enjoys the Grandfather Mountain view too! Large windows face the view. A clerestory (wide but shallow) window over the bed pulls natural light in. The tailored spaces of the primary bath are your personal oasis for waking up and winding down. Natural light fills the walk-in shower from a window at the top. A thick glass door keeps the shower warmer and prevents water from splashing out. Dual granite vanities shine. Behind a pocket door, the walk-in closet was designed for effortless organization, with tailored cabinetry, drawers, and versatile hanging bars. Looking for 1-level living? It’s here! The main level features a laundry room w/sink and cabinet, and easy garage access with no steps. In the lower-level den, 2 sliding glass doors open directly to the concrete patio and manicured lawn. Immerse yourself in nature; smell honeysuckle in summer and fallen leaves in autumn. In the den: wet bar, cabinetry, and a spot for a fridge; ideal for beer and a ball game, or binge watching your favorite new series. There are 2 guest BR. A full bath is floored w/ceramic plank tile that boasts a realistic wood finish, and the tub/shower combo has striking linear tile. Also on the LL is a flex room, w/workbench and shelves, that can be a workshop, fitness room, or storage. Double doors exit to a concrete pad and the back lawn. There’s room for your UTV or other toys. The home's foundation is Superior Walls® precast concrete, reinforced w/steel. A whole-house Generac® generator is included. The Coves is a 3,200 acre gated community on 5 miles of Johns River, with a trail system, river access areas, picnic pavilions. 2 Equestrian Centers. Community Garden. Vineyard. Pickleball. Dog Park. Mountain-top clubhouse, pool, fitness center, locker rooms, kitchen, viewing decks, fire pits and more! 500K acre Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek River Area across the road! 1.25 hour drive to Charlotte/Asheville, mins to Lenoir, Blowing Rock, Morganton, Blue Ridge Pkwy

5515 Cedar Cove Way, Lenoir
$749,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,379 SqFt. ⋅ 25.3 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
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.

4908 Railroad Grade, Todd
$1,895,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,470 SqFt. ⋅ 0.64 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this newly furnished, designer decorated, light-filled mountain retreat with long range views in the much sought after gated community of Eagles Nest. This home is situated in the new Villages section where the community handles the mowing and trimming and maintains the water wells. Here there are larger lots, fewer neighbors, high elevation--nearly 4,000 feet above sea level, with paved, well-maintained roads that mean easy access year-round, even in winter, and just three minutes to the highway! This lightly lived in (only 3 months!) never-rented, 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom (2 full, 2 half) home has significant upgrades made by the current owners: designer lighting throughout; whole-house water purification system; fabric window shades – some electronic; asphalt driveway; front and back yard landscaping and hardscaping; a fenced-in front porch and a side yard enclosure which provides a private outdoor retreat for you and your four-legged friend(s) to enjoy, and much more. The home features an open-concept floor plan with a 2-story wall of windows anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone gas fireplace, neutral color palette, a loft/home office with beautiful mountain views as well, granite countertops, fully outfitted wood closet systems, as well as an attached garage for your ATV or additional storage. The owners completed and furnished this home as a long-term summer retreat for themselves, but plans changed with the impending birth of their first grandchild on the West Coast. Eagles Nest residents enjoy access to Sportsman's Grille; the renowned restaurant, Epic Chophouse; a winery; tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts; ATV and hiking trails; a climbing tower; ball fields; fishing ponds with trout fishing; a fitness center; a dog park; and an extraordinary Amphitheater with free weekly summer concerts May through October. Come see this home before it’s gone and start enjoying Eagles Nest and all that the surrounding area has to offer--all you have to do is unpack your bags and settle right in.

37 Tioga Drive, Banner Elk
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