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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

$2,299,900
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,661 SqFt. ⋅ 0.924 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
IN BEAUTIFUL SWEETGRASS (BLOWING ROCK'S GATED MOUNTAIN LAKE COMMUNITY), THIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTEMPORARY MOUNTAIN CRAFTSMAN-STYLE HOME DEFIES DESCRIPTION! (Literally, there were not appropriate MLS words to adequately describe it!) This home was designed and built for comfortable, versatile year-'round or seasonal living. As a separate building, there is a second 516-SF space with a half bath that was used as a studio of an an acomplished artist, but with county septic system approval, could be used as a guest house or mother-in-law suite. Within the house is a huge, additional light-filled space for a recreation room or studio, with a cork floor and an adjacent conservatory. The main house features an open living area that includes the living room with a highly efficient Canadian Novo Supreme 38" Woodstove, the gourmet chef's kitchen (with a Bosch gas cook-top, double ovens, custom-designed cabinetry with specialty cabinets, and open dining room. Tucked away is an oversized walk-in pantry with clever shelving and storage and an extra Galanz refrigerator. The powder room is near-by. Other main level living areas include a Library/Den with a "secret-passage" door and a Family/Music/TV room that easily accommodates overflow guests with a sleeper sofa and adjacent full bath. The Primary Bedroom and Bath are on the main level with two walk-in closets. Of course, the tile bath floors are heated. And, of course, you can lie in bed and open the blinds (or not) with your remote control to greet the morning (or not). A sumptuous covered deck/outdoor living area is just off the living room, with a handsome cultured stone gas fireplace and easy access to the flat yard and perennial flower gardens. Upstairs are two gracious guest bedrooms and a large bath, with access to the walk-in climate-controlled attic storage space. The oversized two-car garage was especially constructed to allow easy access from street level. And the lovely lot features a striking stone retaining wall supporting more flat yard space than you expect to find in the mountains. All this is within a couple blocks of the 22-acre Sweetgrass private Lake, suitable for swimming, fishing, or paddling. Canoes or kayaks are provided. The residents regularly host neighborhood gatherings at the Community Lake House. which overlooks the Lake. Also on the Lake is the well-equipped Fitness Center and game room with table tennis. In Sweetgrass there are more than 3 miles of curated walking trails through the woods and along creeks, dozens of acres of protected greenspace, plus access to trout-stocked Boone Fork Creek. Sellers have recently moved out, so the home is ready for YOUR immediate occupancy! What are you waiting for?

137 Mountain Breeze Knoll, Blowing Rock
$749,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,518 SqFt. ⋅ 0.8 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
JUST REDUCED! Nestled in the distinguished gated community of HOUND EARS CLUB, this property offers refined mountain living in the heart of North Carolina's High Country. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 2462 sq. ft. home located on a dead end street offers privacy, comfort, and club lifestyle amenities. Step inside this 4 bedroom three bath mountain home to find privacy on two levels. Two bedrooms and two baths on the main level with a large stone fireplace and surrounding outside decks for viewing nature. Continue downstairs into the inviting family room and bar area with an additional stone fireplace, two bedrooms and one bath exiting to more outside decks. Thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining and comfortable for family and guests. This property is offered furnished with some exceptions. For dog lovers there is a kennel room with separate entrance and fenced dog run. There is a septic system permit found that states 3 bed/3 baths. The bonus room is used a a forth bedroom. A CLUB MEMBERSHIP is available to a qualified buyer for purchase. Located within HOUND Ears Club, residents/members have access to gated security, fine & casual dining, championship golf, tennis, pickleball, & fitness facilities, swimming pool complex, premier fly fishing waters, hiking trails, dog park and a community garden. Ideally located minutes to Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk.

209 Birch, Boone
$2,799,999
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,066 SqFt. ⋅ 10 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Sorrel Sky Farm lives up to its name. Set at approximately 4,350 feet in elevation, this exceptional equestrian estate captures panoramic views across three states, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, with long-range vistas stretching toward Grandfather Mountain and Mount Rogers. The setting offers privacy and accessibility, just 10 minutes to Banner Elk, 15 minutes to Sugar Mountain, 20 minutes to Beech Mountain, 25 minutes to Boone and 35 minutes to Blowing Rock. Serious equestrians or hobby farmers will recognize the rarity of a high-elevation farm that provides natural cooling, functional infrastructure, and sweeping mountain vistas. Great seasonal escapes or full-time living. With privacy, open pasture, and generous living space, Sorrel Sky Farm also lends itself beautifully to a legacy estate or family retreat. The custom-designed modern farmhouse was thoughtfully positioned to maximize the views, with nearly every room overlooking mountains and rolling board-fenced pastures. Reclaimed hemlock floors and solid hemlock interior doors create warmth and authenticity throughout the main living areas. Mahogany and glass double entry doors, along with expansive sliding glass doors, open the great room and dining area to the covered porch, inviting fresh mountain breezes and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen anchors the home with a substantial quartz island accented by barn tin detailing, exposed wood beams, and carefully curated finishes. The main-level primary suite features two spacious walk-in closets with custom wood shelving. Upstairs, a generous bonus/family room offers flexible space for recreation, media or additional gathering areas. Designed for comfort and efficiency, the home includes a whole-house generator, water filtration system, encapsulated crawl space, and Icynene insulation. Equestrian facilities are equally impressive. The 60-by-48-foot hardboard-sided barn with metal roof includes seven stalls, a concrete center aisle, insulated tack and feed rooms, hot and cold wash area, 12-by-24-foot equipment storage, and four stalls opening to a 12-by-48-foot lean-to. A separate 12-by-20-foot run-in shed with storage complements two interconnecting three-board fenced pastures across 10 acres, with ample trailer parking. Sorrel Sky Farm offers a rare combination of elevation, views, usable pastureland and proximity to the High Country’s premier destinations, an exceptional opportunity to experience Blue Ridge Mountains at their finest.

217 Sunrise Vista Lane, Banner Elk
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