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$495,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 930 SqFt. ⋅ 14.293 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A Piece of High Country History with Room to Dream! This wonderful 1960s brick home sits on more than 14 acres in a peaceful country setting, offering the rare combination of privacy, breathtaking views, and convenient access to town. A home with stories to tell, it has been thoughtfully refreshed in 2026 while retaining the character and charm that make older homes so special. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets over Grandfather Mountain from this exceptional setting, where the surrounding landscape provides a beautiful backdrop. The home has received a fresh new look with all-new appliances, updated bathroom, new flooring, fresh interior paint, new light fixtures, and newly installed high-speed internet lines through Spectrum. Outside, the possibilities are endless. A barn, chicken coop, and multiple potential building sites make this property ideally suited for a homestead, hobby farm, family compound, or simply a private mountain retreat with room to grow. One of the most impressive features is the elevated homesite just above the existing house, where expansive long-range views of Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding community create an extraordinary opportunity for a future home, guest house, or additional structure, subject to county approvals. Much of the acreage is currently leased to a local tree farmer through 2033. The buyer may have the option to purchase the trees or allow the existing arrangement to continue and collect $1,600 per year. Whether you envision cultivating the land, building something new, creating a homestead, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy, this property offers opportunities that are increasingly hard to find. Tucked away in the country yet only minutes from town, this is a truly special piece of the High Country with a story still being written.

6104 Howards Creek Road, Boone
$460,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,456 SqFt. ⋅ 0.74 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
ENJOY EASY MOUNTAIN LIVING in this like-new, one-level home situated on two lots totaling approximately .74 acres. Tucked into a private setting while still conveniently close to town amenities, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of peaceful surroundings, modern style, and everyday convenience. Step inside to a light and bright open floor plan with a fresh, modern feel and comfortable spaces designed for both relaxing and entertaining. The single-level layout makes the home easy to enjoy as a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property. Outdoor living is just as inviting, with a covered front porch perfect for enjoying the mountain air and a back deck offering additional space to relax, entertain, or simply take in the quiet wooded surroundings. The adjoining second lot provides added privacy and breathing room—a valuable feature in a mountain community. With its like-new condition, modern design, two-lot setting, and convenient location, 211 & 213 Wild Daisy Lane is ready for its next owner to simply move in and start enjoying the Beech Mountain lifestyle.

211 Wild Daisy Lane, Beech Mountain
$549,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 936 SqFt. ⋅ 0.834 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A truly unique Valle Crucis property offering the charm of a mountain cottage, the appeal of a small homestead, and an exceptional setting on .83 acres backing up to Valle Crucis park land! Tucked into the heart of the Valle, this special property already has so much in place for those dreaming of a simpler mountain lifestyle—including an insulated chicken coop with fenced run, fenced garden area with raised beds, a large barn/garage/workshop, beautiful landscaping and wonderfully usable outdoor space. The 2-bedroom cottage at 2846 Broadstone is loaded with character, with a stone fireplace separating the living room and kitchen and a cozy, welcoming feel throughout. Step from the dining area onto the covered back porch overlooking the gardens, firepit and covered grilling area—a great spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Also included is the additional building at 2818 Broadstone, offering exciting possibilities for guest quarters, an office, studio or other use. A NEW 1-bedroom septic permit is already in place for this building, opening the door for its next owner to further improve and customize the space. An additional small outbuilding provides even more flexibility as a hobby space, bunk room, studio or "she shed," while the large barn/garage offers plenty of room for storage, projects, gardening equipment and a covered area for RV parking - all the necessities that come with mountain homesteading. Best of all may be the setting. Surrounded by park land and convenient to Valle Crucis Community Park, the Watauga River, popular destination landmarks and the new Valle Crucis Elementary School, this property puts you right in the middle of one of the High Country's most treasured communities while maintaining a wonderful connection to the outdoors. Boone, Banner Elk, skiing, hiking, fishing, kayaking and dining are all within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, mountain getaway, guest-space potential or your own little Valle Crucis homestead, 2846 & 2818 Broadstone offer a combination of character, versatility and location that's hard to duplicate.

2846 & 2818 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk
$230,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,291 SqFt. ⋅ 0.34 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy easy mountain living in the established Laurelwood community, conveniently located to Boone and all the High Country has to offer. This spacious, furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a comfortable layout with plenty of room to relax and enjoy your mountain retreat. An additional bonus space provides great flexibility for guests, a home office, hobby space, or other uses. The living area features a cozy fireplace, while the back deck provides the perfect spot for lounging, dining, or soaking in the fresh mountain air. With furnishings included, this home is ready to enjoy as a full-time residence or second home. Laurelwood does not allow rentals, creating a peaceful, homeowner-focused community for those who want to enjoy the mountains without the activity of short-term rentals. Conveniently located near Boone, shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and other High Country amenities, this is a wonderful opportunity to own an inviting mountain getaway.

451 Laurelwood Lane Unit 43, Boone
$630,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,621 SqFt. ⋅ 0.48 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Hurricane Hideaway — a proven vacation rental investment in the gated Powder Horn Mountain community. This established vacation rental offers a strong track record, with gross rental income available for the past 5+ years and hundreds of 5-star reviews across multiple platforms, including Airbnb and VRBO. Built in 2007, this beautiful log home sits on approximately half an acre and is being offered fully furnished, with only a few personal exceptions. The main level features two spacious bedrooms with queen beds, a full bathroom with dual vanities and tub/shower combination, an island kitchen, multiple dining areas, and a comfortable living room with gas fireplace and flat-screen TV. The living area provides access to the middle deck, where you can enjoy beautiful mountain views and the peaceful sounds of Laurel Creek below. With only two steps to the main entry level, this floor provides convenient access and easy living. Upstairs, the private primary suite features a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. A separate, spacious open loft provides additional living space and access to the upper deck.The lower level is designed for entertaining and guests, featuring a full game room with flat-screen TV, wraparound seating, full-size pool table, dart board, and board games. A separate bunk room comfortably sleeps four. This level also includes a full bathroom, wet bar, and access to the third deck with a hot tub and additional outdoor seating. Additional features include two washer/dryer sets, with one on the main level and another in the basement, and a new HVAC system installed in 2025. Multiple covered decks and porches provide ample outdoor living space for enjoying the mountain setting year-round. The property is conveniently located within Powder Horn Mountain, with easy access to the community clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, campground, and multiple ponds. Flat parking, beautiful mountain views, established rental history, multiple outdoor living spaces, and a flexible three-level layout make Hurricane Hideaway an attractive opportunity for both investors and personal-use buyers. Skyline skybest fiber internet, 7 flat screen tv's, central heat and air, whole house dehumidifier in crawl. A turnkey mountain log home with an established vacation rental history and furnishings included, Hurricane Hideaway offers the opportunity to own a proven income-producing property in one of the High Country's desirable gated communities.

412 Laurel Circle, Deep Gap
$695,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,944 SqFt. ⋅ 1.06 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled just above Boone Golf Club in the charming neighborhood of Kellwood, this beautifully crafted 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home captures the timeless charm of mountain living. Warm, inviting and thoughtfully designed, this lovely home offers the perfect blend of a cozy mountain retreat and comfortable everyday living. Step inside to discover a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and a striking floor to ceiling stone fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming focal point in the spacious living area. The generously sized kitchen features custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, providing both style and functionality for everyday living and entertaining. All three bedrooms and two full baths are conveniently located upstairs. The inviting primary suite features a private full bath, walk in closet and a cozy sunroom; a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a book or simply take in the peaceful surroundings. Each bedroom offers the added convenience of a walk in closed, providing excellent storage throughout. The basement adds more versatility with a 760 sf, heated, workshop or studio space, ideal for an artist, hobbyist, home office or creative retreat. A spacious two car garage and outdoor storage shed provide plenty of room for vehicles, equipment and mountain gear. Step outside onto the large deck, ideally suited for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the fresh mountain air. The surrounding setting offers a wonderful sense of privacy while remaining centrally located and convenient to everything the High Country has to offer. Enjoy easy access to Boone, Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, shopping, dining, golf and countless outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a full time residence or a mountain getaway, this charming home offers the character, comfort, space and location to embrace the very best of High Country living.

182 Forestridge Drive, Boone
$275,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,538 SqFt. ⋅ 0.61 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to this cozy little mountain cottage tucked away in the beautiful Boone area! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect opportunity to own a piece of the High Country. With its wooded setting, inviting porches, and peaceful mountain atmosphere, this is the kind of place where you can slow down, relax, and enjoy all that Boone has to offer. The home features a bonus room downstairs, providing additional flexible space for a home office, hobby room, bunk room, or extra living area. A garage offers convenient parking and storage—especially valuable in the mountains. Step outside onto the porches and settle in with your morning coffee or evening beverage while enjoying the surrounding trees and, in the fall, the beautiful display of changing mountain colors. Being sold AS IS, this property offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a mountain getaway, second home, or investment property. With some vision and TLC, this sweet cottage could become a wonderful High Country retreat or rental. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, you'll have easy access to Boone's restaurants, shops, breweries, music, festivals, outdoor recreation, and year-round mountain activities. Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, scenic drives, and the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, all while being minutes to the energy and charm of downtown Boone. Cozy, convenient, and full of potential—this little mountain cottage is ready for its next chapter. Come see the possibilities and make it your own! Property currently uses a shared well with the neighboring property. No written shared well agreement is currently in place. Highest and best offers for house are due by Monday September 8th at Midnight.

351 Lynn Hill Road, Boone
$795,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,379 SqFt. ⋅ 1.17 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Location! Location! Location! This very charming mountain chalet is situated on a picturesque 1.17 acres just 6 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock. This home has one of most idyllic settings in The High Country with a large flat yard and creek fed pond. The property is bordered on three sides by Blue Parkway Land which guarantees privacy for years to come. The home features 3 bedrooms on the main level, including a primary suite, as well as a large open living room with vaulted ceilings, a soaring stone fireplace, a spacious kitchen, and a 1-car garage. Downstairs, you will find a bonus/office space, laundry room, a large den with built in bar and stone fireplace, storage room, and an oversized garage bay with a 12' garage door that would make a perfect workshop or mechanics garage. Conveniently located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and less than 5 minutes to Appalachian Ski Mountain.

2472 Flat Top Road, Blowing Rock
$625,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 2,571 SqFt. ⋅ 0.87 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautifully updated mountain home in Ravens Ridge, set on a wooded 0.87-acre property in Boone. This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers living space across three finished levels, including a recently completed, fully permitted basement that adds an impressive new dimension to the home. The main level offers an easy, functional layout with the primary suite, laundry, kitchen and living area all on one floor. A stone gas fireplace anchors the living space and adds classic mountain character. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The formerly unfinished basement has been completely transformed into a beautifully finished lower level with its own full bathroom, kitchenette and generous living space. There's plenty of room for a family room, game room, home office, guest area or a combination of uses, making the lower level a natural extension of the home for entertaining, relaxing or simply spreading out. Outside, the wooded setting offers the mountain atmosphere buyers come to the High Country to enjoy, while the Boone location provides convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation and all that Boone has to offer. Additional improvements include gutter guards and a whole-house water filtration system for the well water. The refrigerator, washer and dryer can convey, and the seller is also open to selling the home furnished, offering buyers the opportunity for a more turnkey purchase. With a main-level primary suite, three full bathrooms plus a half bath, and a newly finished full basement with a kitchenette, 185 Ravens View delivers an appealing combination of space, mountain character and everyday functionality in a convenient Boone location.

185 Ravens View, Boone
$399,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 810 SqFt. ⋅ 0.28 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perched at approximately 4,550 feet in elevation, this beautifully updated Beech Mountain chalet combines classic mountain character with an extensive list of recent improvements. Tucked into the peaceful Charter Hills neighborhood, the three-bedroom, two-bath home offers a cozy mountain setting with many of the major systems and finishes already updated—making it an inviting option for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. Inside, the home retains the warmth and charm of a classic mountain chalet while benefiting from thoughtful renovations throughout. The striking stone wood-burning fireplace and cathedral ceiling create a welcoming centerpiece for the living area, while new LVP flooring and baseboards, fresh interior paint, new window shades, and new furniture give the home a refreshed and comfortable feel. Both bathrooms have been renovated with new tile, flooring, lighting, and mirrors. The kitchen has also received a fresh update with newly painted cabinetry, new granite countertops, and new refrigerator, stove, and microwave. Beyond the cosmetic improvements, significant work has been completed to the home's major systems, including new plumbing and water heater, extensive new electrical wiring inside and out, new wiring from the utility pole to the home, a new service meter, and updated interior and exterior electrical panels. New baseboard electric heaters have been installed in every room, along with a Mysa remote thermostat system for convenient temperature control. Additional improvements include rebuilding the chimney and chimney cap, repairing cracks in the mortar, and deep cleaning the chimney stone to remove years of soot and staining. The exterior has been freshly painted, the front and rear porches have been newly stained, and exterior lighting has been upgraded. Ring cameras have also been added throughout the property, along with three new TVs. Outside, the deck and porches provide plenty of room to enjoy Beech Mountain's cool temperatures and wooded surroundings, while a seasonal creek along the property adds to the peaceful mountain atmosphere. With extensive improvements already completed, this home offers the character of an established Beech Mountain chalet without a list of needed projects, and the location makes it easy to enjoy everything Beech Mountain has to offer throughout the seasons. Pond Creek Trail is just a short walk away, while skiing and snowboarding at Beech Mountain Resort, hiking and mountain biking on the Emerald Outback trails, fishing, golf, tennis, and the many restaurants and activities around Beech Mountain are all within convenient reach. Beech Mountain Club membership eligibility provides the opportunity for even more recreational amenities.

242 Charter Hills Road, Beech Mountain
$3,425,000
4 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 5,760 SqFt. ⋅ 2.23 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Remarkable custom-built home in gated Firethorn Subdivision. There are 2 lots totaling 2.23 acres featuring sunset views over Moses Cone Park and Flat Top Mountain, only 1 mile from Main Street. There are 4 ensuite bedrooms with gorgeous bathrooms, and 3 half baths. On the main floor, the open floorplan leads from the foyer directly to the great room, which showcases a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, vaulted wooden ceiling, convenient bar, generous deck, and of course, the view. Then to the dining room and the state-of-the-art kitchen featuring beautiful high-end Thermador appliances, beautiful finishes, and ample pantry. From the kitchen and dining room, step out to the wonderful vaulted covered porch with another floor-to-ceiling fireplace, an open deck, and steps to the sport court. Also on the main floor, a pretty powder room is conveniently located in the hallway. The primary "wing" features the office, a bright ensuite bedroom with open deck, 2 walk-in closets, steam shower, freestanding soaker tub, heated floors, vaulted ceiling, and 3rd closet. The laundry room and access to the oversized 3-car garage are also on this floor. The lower floor features a large den area with 3rd stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace, 3 bright ensuite bedrooms with beautiful bathrooms, a powder room, mechanical room, and great storage areas. From this floor, step outside directly to the firepit patio and saltwater hot tub surround. Above the garage, a huge bonus room awaits, complete with its own powder room. Beautiful use of wood, stone, and glass. Details like beautiful wood floors throughout, high-end lighting, custom door and cabinet hardware, and more. Truly extraordinary!

177 Thunderhill Trail, Blowing Rock
$299,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1,120 SqFt. ⋅ 1.5 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Built in 1936, the house has original oak flooring in the living room. The upstairs has original flooring and original wood paneling and ceilings. The house features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and dining area. There is additional sleeping areas upstairs, but the ceilings are 6'6", so therefore not counted in the total square footage. The home has a full length, covered front porch. There are a variety of building sites on the 1.65 acre property, plus a view of Grandfather. The property is located just seven miles from downtown Blowing Rock, nine miles to the entrance of Grandfather Mountain and only two miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Also close by are miles of hiking trails, snow skiing, and some of the best trout fishing NC has to offer! Wildlife abounds in the area. Deer, bear, and wild turkey are common on the property. Often they can be seen feeding around the apple trees and blueberry bushes in the yard. This home is being sold AS IS.Central location with easy access yo Blowing Rock, Boone, Linville and Banner Elk. Buyer will have to dig their own well after purchase.

7458 US Highway 221, Blowing Rock
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