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$855,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4,197 SqFt. ⋅ 1.99 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Just 10 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock, this inviting mountain retreat enjoys a convenient High Country location approximately five miles from the village and only four miles from Trout Lake, the Blue Ridge Parkway and an extensive network of hiking trails. Situated on approximately 1.99 acres, the residence offers 4197 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with a flexible floor plan ideal for full-time living, a seasonal retreat or hosting family and guests. The home is offered fully furnished, with limited exclusions, providing an exceptional turnkey opportunity. Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, the home features three bedrooms and three full baths, with bedrooms thoughtfully positioned on both levels to provide privacy and flexibility. The main level showcases an open-concept living, dining and kitchen area accented by rich Brazilian cherry flooring. Expansive wraparound decking extends the living space outdoors, creating an inviting setting to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. A one-car garage with approximately 300 square feet of additional storage offers abundant space for outdoor equipment and seasonal items. The lower level is designed for gathering and extended stays, featuring a spacious family room, secondary kitchen, one bedroom, another sleeping/bonus room, a full bath and a dry sauna. Outside, a level front yard, pull-through driveway and fire pit area enhance the property’s year-round enjoyment, while the gentle topography provides easy access in every season. Ideally located near Blowing Rock’s renowned shopping, dining and recreational amenities, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to enjoy mountain living while adding your own personal vision and update. A recent survey has been completed by the seller. **Please note:** There is a discrepancy between the professional measurements and the Watauga County tax records regarding heated square footage. The current owners purchased the property as-is. According to Watauga County Planning and Inspections, there have been no building permits on file for the property since 2010.

5301 US Highway 221, Blowing Rock
$1,250,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 2,712 SqFt. ⋅ 0.58 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled in the heart of the High Country, this exceptional 4 BR/ 4.5 Bath, 2 Car garage residence perfectly blends a sophisticated design with the tranquil charm of mountain living! From the moment you arrive, the home captures your attention with its exceptional curb appeal with its amazing circular drive. One of the best lots in the gated Yonahlossee Resort & Racquet Club & this home has never been on the market and was custom built by the owners with Enterline & Russell Construction. Step inside to discover an inviting, open-concept floor plan designed for effortless modern living and with the primary suite on the main, can easily be a live on one level situation for owners. You will love the primary suite, which features its own covered porch, steam shower & spa tub. The covered porches give you plenty of outdoor living space & you will love the private outdoor hot tub spa area. Yonahlossee is perfectly situated for both Boone & Blowing Rock. The club features year around indoor/ outdoor pickleball & tennis, gym/fitness room, pool, bar tavern area & firepit, grill area for member events. This is an optional membership to join. Current membership is $1000. to join and $201. monthly. Superb hiking, equestrian options nearby and world class Gamekeeper Restaurant is next door. Lot offers a tremendous amount of privacy and a very quiet and tranquil setting. Neighborhood is very pedestrian oriented and has direct hiking trail access. Don't let this opportunity slip by.

650 Near Sawrey, Boone
$299,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,237 SqFt. ⋅ 0.48 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Mountain Farmhouse 2BR/1BA on almost a half acre with bold stream, large yard, fire pit, and large storage shed! Pull into the gorgeous Bethel community and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the private setting of the home. Covered front porch is the perfect place to relax or dine while enjoying the breeze, having dinner, or watching the pets or children run through the yard. Step inside to a beautifully appointed and updated home with many recent improvements including new fixtures, paint, appliances, flooring, pellet stove, and more! Great open flow from the foyer and into the kitchen/dining area and on into the living room, with the spacious laundry and full bath also on the main level. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms with recently refinished hardwood floors that add to the charm and character of the home. 12X24 storage shed offers ample storage space, and Seller has cleared the land across the driveway to accommodate it should the Buyer want more open yard space. All of this only 5 minutes from the public Bethel park with track, tennis courts, playground, and basketball courts as well as minutes to the stocked Beaverdam Creek and Watauga River. Also an easy 30 minute drive into Boone for work and all of the amenities. Come and see the home that is perfect for every situation, whether it be a full time residence, vacation getaway, or great rental property. Take time to watch the video and schedule your tour today! List of recent improvements available upon request.

2601 Mountain Dale Road, Vilas
$389,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,001 SqFt. ⋅ 0.41000000000000003 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled in a peaceful community vibrant with rhododendrons, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers the perfect escape from everyday life. The outdoor space is equally captivating, featuring a beautifully manicured yard filled with diverse colors and lush greenery, creating an idyllic sanctuary right outside your door. The yard is fully fenced for privacy and is ideal for pets or enjoying a peaceful morning coffee on the delightful front porch, which boasts rocking chairs. The expansive yard also provides ample room for outdoor activities and faces east, allowing you to soak up the sun's warm rays throughout the day. Seasonal views enhance the property's charm, while the gentle sounds of nearby Tweetsie fade into the background, reinforcing the tranquil ambiance. As you step inside, you are welcomed into a spacious, naturally lit haven complete with hardwood floors, a standalone gas fireplace, and tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings that enhance the airy, open-concept design. This layout not only creates a sense of openness but also fosters a warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen features a newly installed faucet and terracotta tile countertops, combining style with functionality. With newer appliances, including a gas range, the space inspires culinary creativity. Conveniently located between Boone and Blowing Rock, this cottage is just minutes from the ski slopes, the vibrant campus of Appalachian State University, and the local hospital, making life easy for residents and visitors alike. With no restrictions and the potential for short-term rentals, this property represents an ideal investment opportunity or a welcoming starter home. The crawl space has been expertly encapsulated, and the exterior was freshly painted just two years ago, exuding inviting charm. The roof was replaced five years ago, providing peace of mind regarding the property’s maintenance. For gardening enthusiasts, a dedicated potting shed is included. With quick access to town and all necessary amenities nearby, this delightful cottage is more than just a house; it truly represents a wonderful place to call home. The home is partially furnished to simplify your move; a list of exclusions is attached to the documents. Call today for your personal tour.

260 Sunny Acres Overlook, Boone
$250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,120 SqFt. ⋅ 1.71 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled in the woods on 1.71 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming log cabin presents an extraordinary opportunity for buyers, investors, or handy homeowners ready to bring a vision to life. Offered completely as-is, this property is currently mid-project and screaming with potential, featuring a kitchen in the midst of a remodel with new cabinets, new countertops, and new flooring. Fresh flooring has also been installed through the living room, hallway, and bathroom, though finishing trim and detail work remain needed throughout to complete these spaces. To help visualize the finished product, select marketing photos have been virtually cleaned up and virtually staged to showcase the home's ultimate potential. The expansive walkout basement offers incredible flexible space, perfect for finishing into a spacious second den, game room, or custom great room, with original seller intentions to add a full second bathroom. A substantial selection of personal property and building materials will convey with the sale, including unfinished doors, dehumidifiers, insulation boards, leftover tile, molding, a spiral staircase, log joint mortar, the washer and dryer, kitchen dishes, master bed, and bunk bed. Please note all tools, the projector, and the entertainment center are excluded. Perfect for anyone seeking a high-potential mountain project surrounded by nature, this rustic cabin is ready for its next owner to step in, complete the transformation, and create a truly personalized high-country getaway.

2020 Castle Ford Road, Boone
$1,185,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,915 SqFt. ⋅ 0.25 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Spacious Hound Ears home with ample living spaces inside and outside! This turnkey mountain retreat comes furnished with exceptions. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers three seperate living spaces, allowing privacy for you and your guests. Two gracious stone fireplaces with gas logs in the main living area and lower level family room. Large covered outdoor living room with partial mountain views is where you will live for three seasons of the year, plus three levels of decks for enjoying the outdoors. Quality custom kitchen, with new flooring throughout bedrooms and living areas. Oversized primary suite provides space for bedroom seating area, as well as large walk-in closet and double vanity in bathroom. Expansive basement suite with separate entrance. Well maintained and improved with recently updated kitchen appliances (2024/2025), washer/dryer, HVAC unit (2026), hot water heaters, (2026), new windows (2024), freshly painted exterior, encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, and reinforced and reconstructed retaining walls. Reinforced decking is hot tub-ready on lower level. Conveniently located within the community for easy access to amenities. Hound Ears Club is one of the premier clubs in the High Country known for its casual elegance, authentic charm and beauty. The gated community offers hiking trails, dog park, access to the Watauga River, and picnic areas. Club memberships are available but not required and offer fine dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, trout fishing and fitness center.

131 Balsam, Boone
$1,365,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4,641 SqFt. ⋅ 3.5300000000000002 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a mountain home in a highly desirable Boone neighborhood. This spacious and thoughtfully updated and well maintained 4-bedroom, 5-bath home is situated on a beautifully landscaped 1.15 acre lot and is being sold with two additional adjoining buildable lots, for a total of 3.53 acres. Designed for comfortable ONE-LEVEL LIVING, a COVERED FRONT PORCH welcomes you into a bright foyer with valutled ceilings and abundant natural light. The main level features a cozy great room with wood floors, a stone fireplace, custom mantle, stone hearth and built-ins, along with a separate dining room, eat-in kitchen with an induction cooktop/stove, quartz countertops and Armstrong quartz & resin flooring, laundry/mudroom, home office and primary suite with heated bathroom floors, walk-in closet and built-in cabinetry, Additional highlights include a 2-car garage and an upper deck for entertaining. On the second level there are three bedrooms, bunk room, and two full bathrooms for family and guests. The versatile, partially finished walk-out basement offers high ceilings, a family/game room, second full kitchen, full bathroom with sauna, Ceramic auxillary heater, abundant storage, and 3rd car garage/workshop area. Enjoy the lower lower deck, hot tub, and firepit area for relaxing outdoors. A second paved driveway provides additional parking. Convenient to downtown Boone, Appalachian State University, Hospital and medical facilities, you'll also enjoy near-by grocery shopping and access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Don't miss your opportunity to own this exceptional home!

145 Eastridge Acres Court, Boone
$265,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 999 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Valley View Condos! Discover this recently renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath end-unit townhouse, ideally located just minutes from Appalachian State University, local K-12 schools, shopping, dining, and some of Boone's most scenic hiking trails. Golf enthusiasts will also appreciate the close proximity to Boone Golf Club. Step inside to a thoughtfully updated interior designed for comfortable everyday living. The main level features a spacious living room, a dedicated dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen with abundant cabinet storage, making it desirable for entertaining or preparing family meals. A beautifully renovated half bath, a convenient laundry room with a new washer and dryer, and an additional storage closet complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own closet, along with a centrally located full bathroom for added convenience. Whether you're working from home, accommodating roommates, or creating space for a growing family, this versatile floor plan offers flexibility to fit a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy the peaceful outdoor setting in this walkable neighborhood, great for morning strolls, evening jogs, or walking your dogs. While conveniently located near the amenities of Boone, the community offers a quiet, tucked-away atmosphere. The rear patio provides the perfect space for relaxing, dining outdoors, entertaining guests, or enjoying beautiful mountain mornings and evenings. Ample resident and guest parking adds to the home's everyday convenience. Recent updates include luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, a renovated half bathroom, new washer and dryer appliances, and updated plumbing. Don't miss this move-in-ready opportunity—schedule your showing today!

150 Margo Trail Unit B, Boone
$525,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,616 SqFt. ⋅ 0.26 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Amazing mountain home between Blowing Rock and Boone off Niley Cook Road! Move in ready 3 BR, 1.5 BA home on main/upper levels with separate full guest apartment suite with living room, kitchen, full bath, laundry, bonus room with bed. Guest suite has its own entry - no interior stairs to connect to main level - good for privacy. Total room count is 3 BR plus Bonus Room, 2.5 BA, two kitchens, two laundry areas, two living rooms. Home has two electric meters, two replacement water heaters, two different heating systems so the usage can be separated logically. Blowing Rock school district. 5 miles to Blowing Rock and 4 miles to center of the university. Seasonal mountain views in wooded setting. Close to university and ski slopes. Listen to nostalgic sounds of Tweetsie train whistle from across the ridges. The new owner will benefit from the home being updated and very well maintained by meticulous second home owner for over 15 years. Interior and exterior look great and feel sturdy! Main level and second story have 3 BR, 1.5 BA, kitchen, living, dining, laundry. Basement guest apartment with separate outside entry has kitchen, laundry, living, dining, full sleeping room, full bath. Use all levels for your family and friends OR Live in one and rent the other either as vacation rental or long term tenant. Centrally located to App State football and all other sports and cultural activities, ski slopes, golf, bike and hike trails, county recreation center with pool, excellent medical center, lots of restaurants and shopping, scenic driving on Blue Ridge Parkway. Owner had some new flooring installed, deck boards replaced, updated painting, installed mini-split and two heat pumps, replaced two water heaters, new sliding glass doors installed, engineered reinforcement helical piers to foundation, deck painted, vapor barrier installed, driveway and retaining walls expanded and reinforced. Low traffic setting near the end of the street. Gutter guards and downspouts with extensions and French drain channel rain water away from house foundation - a crucial component for correct mountain home maintenance. Home is offered partially furnished to include three bedrooms of furniture, dining table and chairs. Seller keeps decor, art items, two sets of washer dryers, living room furniture, basement apartment furniture - list of furniture to be excluded will be provided. Seller has already removed lower level apartment furniture. 3 BR septic permit - septic pumped in 2022. Seller has stopped all future vacation rentals in case new buyer wants to occupy entire house.

188 Forest Lane, Blowing Rock
$1,725,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,201 SqFt. ⋅ 1.1400000000000001 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautifully maintained 4BR/3.5BA home on over an acre! Just a short, easy walk to downtown Blowing Rock, for shopping, dining, and the community pool. This spacious home offers exceptional flexibility with multiple living areas, two kitchenettes, and three laundry areas. As you enter, you're welcomed by an inviting sitting room and a light-filled sunroom overlooking the beautifully established gardens. The main level features the living room with fireplace, dining area, kitchen, and a spacious primary suite with fireplace, walk-in closet, and convenient laundry. A private studio apartment with interior & exterior access and includes a kitchenette, full bath, laundry, and mini-split system—ideal for guests, a home office, or creative space. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy family room with fireplace, kitchenette, and laundry, providing excellent space for extended family or entertaining. Outdoor living is equally impressive with multi-level decks, a beautiful outdoor fireplace, established gardens, irrigation system, and a fenced yard for pets. Additional features include central heat and air, a fully encapsulated crawl space, commercial-sized gutters, three radon mitigation systems, two designer chandeliers, and recent exterior painting. This thoughtfully designed property offers comfort, versatility, and an outstanding location in one of Blowing Rock's most desirable neighborhoods.

241 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock
$450,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 2,040 SqFt. ⋅ 1.77 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Updated and move-in ready, beautiful mountain log-sided home in a wooded, peaceful setting on 1.77 acres. This 3 bedroom/2 bath homes combines easy living with lots of usable space in a picturesque wooded setting that is close to everything. The main level features a kitchen with stainless appliances and granite countertops, open dining area, living room with with a stone gas fireplace, full bathroom, and 2 bedrooms with sizable closets. The main living area features wood floors and tongue and groove walls and ceilings. Walking out the back door you are greeted with an expansive deck that runs the length of the home that was completely updated in 2026. Downstairs you will find a primary suite with an additional bathroom featuring a shower and whirlpool tub, laundry room, den with a 2nd gas fireplace, and an additional workout/office/study room that could also be used as a bedroom. The primary bedroom has a private exterior door leading to the side deck. The exterior of the home is in great shape and features a huge back deck, a second side deck with a fenced in yard, a huge carport that was built in 2021, a low maintenance metal roof, and a 2nd driveway. The additional acreage potentially allows for future expansion and/or an additional homesite. New in last 6 years: Mini-Split, well pump, upstairs window and carport. New in 2026: paved driveway, updated back deck and paint throughout. Radon mitigation system already in place. The home is central to everything that the High County has to offer: only 10 minutes to Boone, 10 minutes to Valle Crucis and 20 minutes to Banner Elk.

120 Shiloh Lane, Boone
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,236 SqFt. ⋅ 0.153 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
183 Calico Court is beautifully furnished and thoughtfully designed, offering an effortless transition into mountain living from the moment you arrive. Every detail has been carefully considered—from the serene, organic interiors to the calming palette of natural textures and finishes that allow the surrounding mountain landscape to remain the home's true focal point. Positioned on a corner homesite, the home enjoys an added sense of privacy while maintaining the connection and convenience of The Meadows neighborhood. A large covered porch, anchored by a stacked-stone fireplace, creates an inviting outdoor living space equally suited for slow mornings, family gatherings, or evenings spent enjoying the mountain air. Just beyond, the Meadows Pool and Pavilion are within easy walking distance, making the home especially appealing for families and those who enjoy being at the heart of the community's recreation and gathering spaces. Inside, light-filled living spaces create an immediate sense of warmth and openness. The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow naturally together, with sightlines extending through the home to the lush landscape beyond. Upstairs, the guest and primary suites are thoughtfully positioned on opposite sides of the home, separated by a central hallway with laundry facilities to create a sense of privacy for each. The primary suite, currently arranged as a home office, features a vaulted ceiling, a private balcony overlooking the home's natural setting, and the quiet sense of retreat that defines the space. A finished and conditioned garage with custom built-in storage, provides practical space for bikes, hiking gear, or can extend your living for a game room or fitness studio. Beautifully appointed, impeccably maintained, and offered fully furnished, 183 Calico Court is truly A Place to Begin Living—where every detail has already been thoughtfully curated, allowing you to spend less time preparing and more time enjoying everything Blue Ridge Mountain Club has to offer. 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.

183 Calico Court, Boone
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