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$69,900
1.691 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover this beautiful mountain community just minutes from downtown Boone—an ideal setting to build your dream home in the High Country! With easy access off Castle Ford Road, the neighborhood offers paved roads, clearly marked lots, and gentle build sites that are excellent for a custom home or log cabin retreat. A trusted local builder is available to bring your vision to life with a personalized design. The HOA provides peace of mind with road maintenance included, while two shared wells add convenience for property owners. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to the New River, with endless opportunities for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and hiking. Whether you’re planning a full-time residence or a mountain escape, this community blends location, accessibility, and charm. Come explore the opportunity to create the home you’ve always imagined in the heart of the High Country!

Lot T2 Coyote Trail, Boone
$87,500
2.81 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perched at the top of Seven Devils, this 2.81-acre double lot offers breathtaking views, paved access, and an unbeatable central location. The lots are currently wooded but can be opened up to allow for amazing view potential. Enjoy all that Seven Devils has to offer, including hiking trails, picnic areas, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, a fitness center, snow tubing, and zip line parks. Conveniently situated between Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain, this property combines the convenience of town living with the charm of a true mountain retreat. Great for a vacation home, investment property, or your forever mountain escape.

Lots 8 & 9 Rocky Top Trail, Seven Devils
$199,900
1.29 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Lot 25 – Poplar Forest | 1.29 Acres with Long-Range Mountain Views Wake up every morning to panoramic Blue Ridge views from this 1.29-acre homesite in Poplar Forest. With a gentle slope for an easy build and underground utilities already in place, Lot 25 offers the perfect canvas for your dream mountain retreat. Poplar Forest offers paved roads, underground utilities, and a peaceful setting—just under 10 minutes from Boone, home to Appalachian State University, restaurants, and shopping. Outdoor recreation abounds throughout the High Country, with hiking trails, waterfalls, and ski resorts such as Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain all within easy access. Whether you’re planning a full-time residence or a vacation getaway, this lot combines convenience with the unmatched serenity of long-range mountain vistas. With its exceptional views, generous acreage, and prime location, Lot 25 is a standout opportunity in one of Watauga County’s most desirable communities. 2025 Special assessment for storm clean up is paid.

Lot 25 Poplar Forest Drive, Boone
$1,295,000
0.7000000000000001 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare opportunity on King Street in downtown Boone! This .70 +/- acres commercial property offers B-1 Downtown Core zoning with valuable King Street frontage, walking distance to Appalachian State University. Featuring a high foot and vehicle traffic count, Town of Boone services, and wooded, rolling topography with a set of historic stone stairs from a former homestead, this site represents one of the last undeveloped parcels on King Street — a prime location for future mixed-use or commercial development.This property is situated in the B-1 Downtown Core (B1DC) zoning district, the heart of Boone’s walkable downtown. The district is intended to preserve the area’s historic character while supporting a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses. Permitted uses include retail shops, restaurants, professional and medical offices, lodging, entertainment venues, and mixed-use residential above street-level businesses. Development must maintain a strong street presence with buildings built to the sidewalk, pedestrian-oriented storefronts, and traditional materials such as brick or stone. Building heights are generally limited to 30–33 feet depending on frontage, ensuring compatibility with Boone’s small-town scale and historic architecture.

TBD W King Street, Boone
$30,000
1.82 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Just 10 minutes from downtown Boone, this 1.82-acre parcel is the blank canvas you’ve been waiting for. At the top of the property, you’ll catch breathtaking views of Grandfather Mountain, your daily reminder that you’ve truly made it to the High Country. The land is partly level, partly sloping, and yes, partly steep—but that’s mountain living! The important part? It’s buildable, and it’s ready to go. A driveway is already in place. All that’s missing is your vision…and maybe a good contractor. Tucked into the Green Mountain Village community, this lot offers the freedom to build your dream home or an income-producing retreat—short and long-term rentals are welcome. From farmer’s markets to football games, Boone has it all and this lot keeps you close to Appalachian State University, dining, shopping, and downtown charm, while still offering the peace of a mountainside retreat. Pack your house plans and your hiking boots; your mountain home starts here.

Lot 9 Yasmine Lane, Vilas
$125,000
0.97 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Gorgeous sunsets and long range views abound from this stunning lot in the beautiful neighborhood of Fox Crest. The driveway to your new homesite is already cut in and it's easy access from the main road - just can't be beat! The views from your new home will be breathtaking in this lovely area near the top of Beech. Walk to 5506' or the Emerald Outback hiking trails - the location is just lovely!

11 Fox Crest Road, Beech Mountain
$45,000
2.49 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Big lot with easy building sites. Accessible in a small subdivision consisting of only eight lots. Wonderful rural feel with some mountain views and close to Cove Creek, a popular fishing spot.

Lot 7 Old Barn Road, Vilas
$125,000
5.169 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Own your fishing enclave on Cove Creek. Lots 2 and 3 are being offered together, creating a fantastic opportunity to own over five acres on Fletcher Branch and Cove Creek. Build your fishing cabin or a grand lodge, the choice is yours. Cove Creek Estates is an eight-lot subdivision with underground utilities and a good road to all the lots.

Lots 2 & 3 Old Barn Road, Vilas
$45,000
2.7199999999999998 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Opportunity abounds! Big lot for the price. Quiet small development with creek frontage on Cove Creek, a great fishing stream. 1,200-square-foot minimum so a small cabin is allowed. This lot can have a great long-range view with site selection and selective tree thinning.

Lot 5 Old Barn Road, Vilas
$199,000
1.09 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
SWEETGRASS...oh how we love thee. Tucked quietly at the end of Mountain Breeze Knoll, Lot 62 offers a rare opportunity to build your dream home in a setting that blends privacy, natural beauty, and resort-style amenities. SHARED WELL already available and ACTIVE SEPTIC PERMIT through 2029! This peaceful homesite sits within a thoughtfully planned mountain community anchored by a breathtaking 22-acre private lake — the centerpiece of outdoor living here. Residents enjoy direct access to multiple hiking trails that wind through the forest, offering scenic overlooks and quiet moments in nature. The lake itself invites exploration with canoe rentals available for leisurely paddles, while a lakeside beach with comfortable chairs provides the perfect spot to relax and take in expansive mountain views that shift with the seasons. At the heart of the community, a welcoming clubhouse features an exercise space and gathering areas, ideal for staying active or connecting with neighbors. Paved roads throughout ensure easy access year-round, and Lot 62’s cul-de-sac location offers exceptional tranquility — a true retreat from the everyday. Whether you're envisioning a weekend escape or a full-time mountain haven, Lot 62 invites you to experience the best of mountain living: peaceful, scenic, and full of possibility.

TBD Mountain Breeze Knoll, Blowing Rock
$125,000
1.237 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Fantastic money and time saver! Practically level 1.2 acre lot in gated Blowing Rock neighborhood just a short drive from Main Street. Septic system already installed! Water available from a shared well! Costs for septic system type and installation and drilling the well are both unknown big ticket construction items and they take aggravating time and money. Those unknown cost factors have been eliminated - septic system installed and shared well already drilled on another lot ready for your contractor to run the lines. Health department is finalizing septic installation permit. Your builder's dream lot - Nearly the entire lot is within ONE 20 ft topo - what an easy building site with level access at the end of the street. Elevation between 3460 ft and 3480 ft means you can enjoy those cool mountain breezes. In this neighborhood you can provide housing for elderly parents or for a caregiver because restrictions allow for accessory dwelling for extended family or caregiver use ONLY - no rentals permitted in the ADU. Lock in your Blowing Rock location now, build later! Easy lot to preview and walk over as you admire the lovely glade setting. Well maintained Arrowhead has wide, paved streets - underground utilities including internet and cable - gated entry - security cameras - cluster mailboxes inside gate - lovely common area landscaping. Many homes are tucked behind rhododendron forest. Located along the Eastern Continental Divide. Short term rentals are not allowed which has facilitated a real neighborhood feel.

TBD Morning Star, Blowing Rock
$229,000
9.4 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful and Peaceful 9.4 acres featuring a rushing creek, pasture land, woods, and mountain views. There is a Rustic 1 BR Cabin built in 2020 that has electric but no water or permitted septic. There is an outbuilding and a 600 SqFt Flat Barn. Long distance mountain views from the cabin with the ability to go further up the land to get even more fantastic views. The cabin and Flat Barn are being sold "As IS" with all contents. A Ford 5550 Backhoe is available as well. Possible Owner Financing may be available.

TBD Joe Shoemaker Road, Vilas
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