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491 Waterside Drive Unit 2, Blowing Rock
$750,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,484 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy mountain living at its best in this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in the desirable Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock! Former model condo and established Short Term Rental in Chetola Resort's rental program. Featuring an open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout the main living area, and a beautiful stone fireplace, this condo is a warm and welcoming mountain retreat. Take in the beautiful wooded mountain views from your private balcony or enjoy the peaceful, park-like setting. The primary bedroom is large with a walkin closet and the main bathroom features a relaxing garden whirlpool tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. This particular 2 Bedroom floorplan offers an additional flex space alcove just off the living area that can be used as a reading nook, additional sleeping space, or office etc. There is a grill and picnic table just off the end of the building. Conveniently located a short distance from Moses Cone Memorial Park and its scenic walking trails, and Main Street with its great selection of restaurants and shopping, this property offers easy access to the beauty of the High Country. Optional club membership is available, providing access to wonderful amenities including fishing, tennis, pickleball, and an indoor swimming pool. Whether you're looking for a mountain getaway, vacation home, or full-time residence, this Chetola condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, scenery, and recreation! Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, owner-pet-friendly and being sold furnished.

491 Waterside Drive Unit 2, Blowing Rock
862 Chetola Lake Drive Unit Finch #1, Blowing Rock
$749,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,383 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Updated end unit in the very private Finch Building at Chetola Woods. The Finch Building sits at the back of the development, offering a peaceful, quiet setting while staying close to all Chetola amenities and Mosses Cone for hiking and outdoor activities. This is a two-bedroom, two-bath unit with a proven floor plan allowing two couples to stay comfortably. With many recent upgrades, including wood floors, updated tile bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and countertops. There is a large bay window in the dining area looking out over green space and tennis courts. Chetola is one of the very few condo developments that allows short-term rentals in town, making this a great second home or investment property. Being sold fully furnished with exclusions.

862 Chetola Lake Drive Unit Finch #1, Blowing Rock
Lot 18 Jackson Ridge Road, Boone
$149,500
2.59 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Jackson Ridge is truly the best kept secret in the High Country. A gated community with multi-acre homesites (1 new occupied home, another almost completed, with at least 2 additional homes planned for construction in 2027). The property is less than a mile from Hwy 105 in Foscoe, yet provides an of ambience of security, privacy and seclusion. It borders the the national park service property of the Blue Ridge Parkway and is only minutes away from virtually all the High Country has to offer. Truly a community in the heart of the high country!!! Lot 18, with a fresh, three bedroom, septic permit, will provide a home with a spectacular view into the face of Grandfather Mountain. Make plans contact the Listing Agent for a gate code to visit this special place in the High Country.

Lot 18 Jackson Ridge Road, Boone
198 Ramblestone Terrace Unit 301, Boone
$950,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,434 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Craig Condo 301 is a beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offering an inviting approach to mountain living. It pairs the ease of low-maintenance ownership with the warmth and comfort of a thoughtfully designed home. Within easy walking distance of Watson Gap Village, dining, wellness, community gatherings, and the everyday experiences of BRMC are all close at hand. Warm wood tones, neutral textures, and inviting furnishings create a sense of calm throughout the open-concept living spaces. The kitchen, dining, and family room flow naturally onto a generous covered porch, creating an ideal setting for gathering with family and friends. With enough seating to entertain a crowd, the porch feels equally suited to lively afternoons and quiet evenings surrounded by the mountain air. Two spacious bedroom retreats, each with its own en suite bath, provide privacy and comfort at the end of an active day. Sink into thoughtfully furnished and decorated bedrooms designed with a restful sensibility. Each space offers a welcoming place to unwind, recharge, and settle in for the night—ready for whatever the next day on the mountain brings. Craig Condominium 301 is furnished and designed for effortless living ready to enjoy now with a rare combination of comfort, convenience, and connection. With Watson Gap Village just a short walk away and BRMC’s mountain experiences all around, it is an inviting place to settle into the rhythm of life here. At Blue Ridge Mountain Club, life extends well beyond the home—shaped by access to miles of trails, a full-service wellness and fitness center, dining experiences, and a calendar of seasonal gatherings and traditions. Set within more than 6,000 acres of mountain landscape, the community offers a rare balance of outdoor adventure, daily convenience, and meaningful connection.

198 Ramblestone Terrace Unit 301, Boone
TBD Thunderhill Trail, Blowing Rock
$265,000
1.09 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Build your dream mountain home in Firethorn, a premier gated community near Blowing Rock, NC, featuring sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views—including a clear view of the Moses Cone Manor (Flat Top Mansion). This exceptional homesite offers southern exposure with plenty of opportunity for natural light, a spacious, usable yard, and a highly desirable setting across from the Firethorn clubhouse, pond, and community greenspace with hiking trails. The lot includes an active 3-bedroom septic permit and shared well water access, helping simplify the path to construction. Lot 203 also features an elevated, cleared and gently sloping building site. Enjoy the convenience of paved road access and the ideal High Country location with quick access to Blowing Rock, Boone, and the Blue Ridge Parkway—while remaining outside town limits and free of Blowing Rock town taxes. Firethorn residents enjoy 15+ acres of common area, a clubhouse, trout stream access, a pond, and hiking trails adjacent to protected National Park land along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community guidelines include a preference for homes 4,000+ sq ft and no short-term rentals, supporting a quiet, residential mountain setting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a view lot in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities.

TBD Thunderhill Trail, Blowing Rock
419 Saddle Lane, Deep Gap
$374,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 778 SqFt. ⋅ 1.55 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a peaceful wooded setting with community amenities just minutes away. Featuring vaulted ceilings, a cozy stone fireplace, and durable laminate and ceramic tile flooring throughout. The main level includes a bright great room, kitchen with full appliance package, first-floor laundry, and a comfortable primary bedroom with full bath. Upstairs, a second bedroom and full bath provide additional privacy for guests. Multiple covered and open decks extend the living space outdoors, where you can enjoy the surroundings. Located within the gated community, owners enjoy access to the clubhouse, fitness center, pool, tennis, pickleball, hiking trails, lake access, and stocked trout waters.

419 Saddle Lane, Deep Gap
145 Cubs Den, Boone
$949,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,326 SqFt. ⋅ 0.9 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Exceptional design, thoughtful craftsmanship, and modern mountain living come together in this stunning 2024-built home situated on 0.9 beautifully landscaped acres within a gated community, just 15 minutes from downtown Boone. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a main-level primary suite, and additional finished living space, this distinctive home combines contemporary architecture with the warmth and character of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The striking exterior features LP SmartSide siding, a welcoming covered entry, and substantial, thoughtfully designed landscaping that complements the natural surroundings. Inside, the impressive great room is anchored by soaring vaulted wood ceilings, a dramatic wall of windows, a beautifully finished fireplace, and white oak engineered hardwood floors. Natural light fills the open living spaces, creating an airy atmosphere with a seamless connection to the outdoors. The kitchen is a true centerpiece, featuring gorgeous sage-green cabinetry, beautifully veined stone countertops and backsplash, an oversized island with generous seating, luxury Café appliances, a gas range, and statement pendant lighting. Open to the great room, this space is equally suited for everyday living and entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a comfortable retreat, while designer finishes continue throughout the home with rich wood-planked ceilings, distinctive lighting, beautifully appointed bathrooms, and custom tilework. Upstairs, additional bedrooms include a charming bunk room with built-in beds and mountain-inspired details. The finished basement provides valuable flexibility with a dedicated office and game/play room, offering additional space for work, recreation, or hobbies. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with an expansive deck overlooking the wooded surroundings and a narrow long-range mountain view that becomes more prominent during the winter months. A separate stone firepit patio creates another inviting gathering space, while the beautifully landscaped grounds and synthetic turf play area offer room to enjoy the outdoors. The turf area also presents potential for a future detached garage, subject to applicable approvals. Ample parking adds everyday convenience. Additional features include a whole-house generator and whole-home water filtration system. Conveniently located near the New River, approximately 10 minutes from Boone and 15 minutes from downtown, this exceptional property offers a peaceful mountain setting without sacrificing accessibility. A beautifully executed home where distinctive architecture, designer finishes, and practical amenities come together in all the right ways.

145 Cubs Den, Boone
1245 Reynolds Parkway, Boone
$99,000
4.47 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Homesite 1245 Reynolds Parkway offers a rare balance of serenity and expansive mountain views, with 4.47 acres of mature woodland creating a naturally nestled setting. Tucked among the trees, the homesite invites a vision for a mountain home that feels immersed in the forest while opening toward the surrounding landscape. The beauty of this setting lies in the opportunity to work with the existing tree canopy rather than clear away its character. Thoughtful placement and selective clearing could frame layered mountain views while preserving the mature trees, natural textures, and sense of enclosure that make the homesite so distinctive. Imagine a home that reveals the landscape through walls of glass and expansive porches, with the surrounding forest providing a feeling of privacy and a natural connection to the outdoors. Despite its retreat-like setting, Homesite 1245 is located less than a mile from Watson Gap Village, placing dining, wellness, gathering spaces, and other signature BRMC experiences within convenient reach. It offers the appeal of a wooded mountain sanctuary without feeling removed from the life of the community. For those drawn to a home that feels tucked into nature yet thoughtfully oriented toward the view, Homesite 1245 Reynolds Parkway offers the acreage, mature woodland, and setting to create something truly distinctive. At Blue Ridge Mountain Club, life extends well beyond the home—shaped by access to miles of trails, a full-service wellness and fitness center, dining experiences, and a calendar of seasonal gatherings and traditions. Set within more than 6,000 acres of mountain landscape, the community offers a rare balance of outdoor adventure, daily convenience, and meaningful connection.

1245 Reynolds Parkway, Boone
491 Waterside Drive Unit Adirondack 1, Blowing Rock
$775,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,375 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Pristine and beautifully maintained, Adirondack 1 in Chetola offers the rare convenience of both ramp access and the traditional four-step entry. Offered furnished and fully equipped, this unit is ready for the next owner to enjoy as a private retreat or continue as a successful vacation rental. Adirondack 1 has wood floors and a stone gas fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings. The updated kitchen has newer appliances and granite countertops, flowing easily into the spacious dining and living areas. A small office is located on the way to the primary bedroom suite, which is equipped with a king bed and spa bath featuring a large jetted tub and separate tile shower. Full size washer and dryer are located in a closet in the hallway. Guest bedroom has a queen bed and nearby is a hall bath with a tub/shower combo and linen closet. The great room opens up to a private covered porch area with ample room for seating and dining. Located in a peaceful setting on the ridge-top in Chetola, this unit is close to everything in town while remaining tucked away. New HVAC in 2026.

491 Waterside Drive Unit Adirondack 1, Blowing Rock
TBD Little Harbour Court, Vilas
$120,000
1.37 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Great opportunity in the well established neighborhood of Valle Cay to build your dream home! This 1.37 acre lot is mostly cleared and gently sloping for a great build site and less grading work to build the home of your dreams. The lot also already has an active 4 bedroom septic permit! The land itself sits just in front of Lake Dexter, and you also have a deeded 1/3 interest in a 0.25 tract of land on the north side of Lake Dexter for access to the lake. The Valle Cay Community offers common area access to multiple ponds and lakes, hiking trails throughout the neighborhood, gated security, and is located less than two miles to the Valle Crucis park, the Mast General Store, and everything historic Valle Crucis has to offer.

TBD Little Harbour Court, Vilas
446 Peaceful Haven Drive Unit 831, Boone
$555,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,266 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
TOP FLOOR 2BR/2BA + Loft in Echota with tasteful upgrades and thoughtful furnishings. Exceptionally well-maintained and offered furnished, this home is ready to enjoy from day one. Vaulted ceilings with high windows bring plenty of natural light to the open living and dining space. Interior features include a stacked stone gas fireplace and hardwood floors in the entry. The living area has a leather sofa with powered recliners, a matching powered recliner, and a dining set with leaf. The covered deck has vaulted ceilings, peaceful mountain views, and a storage closet. The updated kitchen has granite countertops, an undermount sink, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, under- and over-cabinet accent lighting, pendant lights, and a breakfast bar. The primary suite has glass doors to the deck and double closets, and the updated primary bath features a double vanity with granite countertops, updated lighting and fixtures, and ceramic tile flooring. The guest bedroom is light and bright, with a full bath that has an updated vanity, tub/shower combo, and ceramic tile flooring. Upstairs, an open loft with a wrought-iron railing overlooks the living area and is currently used as an additional sleeping area. Located in the gated community of Echota, owners enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with extensive amenities. The community has two clubhouses, three pools (two outdoor and one indoor), three fitness facilities, a 25-acre riverpark, and stocked fishing ponds. The owners-only Summit at Echota amenity center includes an outdoor pool, deck, fitness facility, and skybridge.

446 Peaceful Haven Drive Unit 831, Boone
N/A Turkey Crossing Lane, Banner Elk
$194,900
2.05 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Sweeping Sunrises, Cool Summer Breezes & Breathtaking Blue Ridge Views Discover the beauty and serenity of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains with this exceptional homesite, perched at an impressive 4,700 feet in elevation. Here, nature takes center stage, offering spectacular eastern-facing views where each morning begins with beautiful sunrises illuminating the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the refreshing mountain climate and comfortably cool summer temperatures, along with breathtaking winter vistas that reveal the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge landscape. Beautiful natural rock outcroppings add character and a distinctive sense of place, creating a truly special setting for your future mountain retreat. Located within a gated mountain community, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. Explore the community's walking trails, or relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air at one of three parks featuring picnic tables—great for a quiet afternoon, a family picnic, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. Despite its tranquil mountain setting, convenience is close at hand. The charming town of Banner Elk is just 15 minutes away, offering local dining, shopping, seasonal events, and the best of High Country living. Whether you envision a cozy mountain cabin, a custom-built luxury getaway, or a secluded sanctuary to escape the heat and bustle of everyday life, this beautiful piece of the Blue Ridge Mountains offers an opportunity to create something extraordinary. High elevation. Inspiring views. Cool mountain summers. Unforgettable sunrises. Your mountain dream begins here.

N/A Turkey Crossing Lane, Banner Elk
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