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$639,999
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,515 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
TOP FLOOR 2BR/2.5BA Timbers at Echota with views of Grandfather Mountain. Being offered fully furnished, this well-maintained condo has been enjoyed occasionally as a second home by its second owner. The main living area features hardwood flooring, a vaulted ceiling, and a stacked stone fireplace with a built-in entertainment center above. Large windows bring in the mountain views and natural light throughout the living and dining space. The kitchen features natural birch cabinetry including a pantry, and a convenient desk area. A half bath with ceramic tile flooring serves the main living area. The primary suite is located on the main level with hardwood flooring, a spacious closet, and direct access to the covered deck. The adjoining primary bath includes a double vanity, birch cabinetry, an oversized soaking tub, shower, and adjustable linen shelving. Upstairs offers a spacious open loft, a guest bedroom, a full guest bath with ceramic tile flooring, and a flexible space currently being used for a children’s room with bunk beds. Located in the gated community of Echota, owners enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with amenities including two clubhouses, two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, three fitness facilities, a 25-acre riverpark, stocked fishing ponds, and the owners-only Summit at Echota amenity center with its outdoor pool, deck, fitness facility, and skybridge.

429 Peaceful Haven Drive Unit E-3, Boone
$510,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,207 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Charming 2BR|2BA Wintergreen at Echota on the Ridge, offered fully furnished with beautiful mountain views. The well-loved and meticulously maintained lower-level condo offers oak hardwood floors in the entry and kitchen, updated lighting, and a stacked stone gas fireplace. The kitchen features birch cabinetry, slate backsplash and a breakfast bar with granite countertop and rust wine crate accents. Walls of windows wrap the open living and dining space, seamlessly blending the natural mountain surroundings with the interior. Step out to the serene, covered deck, the perfect spot to breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the views. The tastefully furnished primary suite features private deck access, two closets and a spacious bath with separate vanity area, tile flooring, and full shower. The second bedroom with a queen bed and its own full bath, complete with pocket door for added privacy, ensures guests feel right at home. Updates include a new HVAC in 2021 and water heater in 2020. Located in the sought-after gated community of Echota, owners enjoy an incredible maintenance-free lifestyle with unparalleled amenities. The community features two clubhouses, two outdoor pools, one indoor pool, three fitness facilities, a 25-acre riverpark, stocked fishing ponds, plus the exciting new owners-only Summit at Echota amenity center with its spectacular outdoor pool, deck, fitness facility, and skybridge.

299 Indian Paintbrush Drive Unit R211, Banner Elk
$1,150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 3,005 SqFt. ⋅ 32.34 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Set on more than 30 acres with 1,400 feet of frontage along Elk Creek, this 3,000-square-foot log home offers true seclusion in a park-like setting of mature woods, grassy clearings, and wide paths for walking or riding throughout the property. Arrival sets the tone: an expansive rocking-chair front porch overlooks the large creek, close enough to hear the water. Inside, the great room impresses with cathedral ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, opening to the dining area and a kitchen that has been innovatively reimagined in modern farmhouse style — granite countertops, an AGA range, farmhouse sink, walk-in pantry, and cabinetry faced in reclaimed wood. Reclaimed barn wood flooring runs throughout the main level. The huge game and family room has windows on all sides, with space for a game area plus a comfortable sitting area with built-in shelves and a gas stove for relaxing and watching TV, and opens directly to the back deck. The first-floor primary suite includes a dressing area and attached bath with separate vanities, walk-in tile shower, and clawfoot tub; a second main-level bedroom (currently an office) full guest bath and a laundry room complete the floor. Upstairs, an large open loft overlooks the great room, joined by two bedrooms, a full bath, built-in storage, and a window-seat nook. The covered wraparound porch includes a gazebo-style corner above Elk Creek and continues to the rear outdoor living space with sunken hot tub, heated in-ground saltwater pool with retractable cover, outdoor stone fireplace, and pizza oven. Landscaping by The Mustard Seed provides year-round greenery. Home is sold mostly furnished. Additional buildings include a detached garage, small barn with tack room, and a chicken coop with power and water. Nearly all acreage on the house side of the creek is gently lying and ready for horses or livestock. Approximately 1.4 acres is dedicated garden space in full sun with 2 apple trees, mature grapevines, blueberry bushes, raised beds and room for more. An impressive home with outbuildings, extensive creek frontage and acreage create a rare package with plenty of room for all your recreation and relaxation needs. No water came into the home, basement or pool during Hurrican Helene.

982 Jakes Mountain Road, Deep Gap
$1,990,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 3,343 SqFt. ⋅ 2.6029999999999998 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perched above the Watauga River and surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, this property delivers a one-of-a-kind riverside escape. Picture yourself arriving at your fully furnished, mountain-contemporary cabin, featuring cathedral-style vaulted ceilings, beautiful wood floors throughout, and stylish industrial finishes. The expansive outdoor living space includes wrap-around covered and open decks, a hot tub overlooking the river, two fire pits for evening gatherings, a serene fishing pond, and over 440 ft of your own private stretch of river that's perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking, or just listening to the babbling rapids. Inside, the great room is perfect for gathering and entertaining with multiple seating areas and soaring windows streaming in the natural light. The kitchen features granite countertops, soft-close cabinet and drawers, a large island with seating, stainless steel appliances, a six-burner gas stove, and two ovens. Each of the three bedrooms has a spa-like ensuite bath to make every morning a five-star experience. The detached two car garage includes a separate laundry and storage space, plus an upstairs bonus room equipped with a pool table, entertainment center, foosball, kitchenette, sleeper sofa and a fourth full bath. The river’s rapids can be heard throughout the property, and a thoughtfully designed path makes getting to the water easy. Two stone fire pits await your evening gatherings, with one right by the cabin and the other overlooking the river. You also enjoy access rights to a shared riverfront common area, shared by only four properties, with a grassy area for lounging and a picnic and grill station. Spend your day on the river or visit one of the nearby towns or attractions, including Boone, Blowing Rock, and Beech Mountain in NC, Damascus and Abingdon in VA, and Bristol and Johnson City in TN. Conveniently located just 35 minutes to Tweetsie, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Hawksnest Snow Tubing, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, and Grandfather Mountain, and only 25 minutes to Watauga Lake with gorgeous parks, pontoon rentals, and fishing. Rental history available. A portion of the back deck is in the flood zone and seller maintains flood insurance. No Helene damage. This is mountain living at its finest. Come see this property today!

597 Auborn Trivette Road, Sugar Grove
$424,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 804 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
One Bedroom | One Bathroom located on Evening View Lane in the Chalakee community this condo offers an unobstructed view of Grandfather Mountain and is being offered fully furnished. The living area features hardwood flooring throughout the foyer, hallway, kitchen, living, and dining spaces, a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone gas fireplace with a Lennox direct-vent unit and a niche above for a TV, and rustic timber-frame beam accents. The kitchen features wormy chestnut cabinetry with a raised panel square-top door style and pewter hardware, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and a full suite of GE stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, range, microwave, and dishwasher. The open living and dining area is bright with an abundance of windows and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors leading to a private, covered deck with an Uba Tuba granite countertop and a new gas grill, framed by that unobstructed Grandfather Mountain view. The bathroom includes wormy chestnut cabinetry, ceramic tile with chrome fixtures throughout. Located in the sought-after gated community of Echota, owners enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with unparalleled amenities. The community features two clubhouses, 2 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, 3 fitness facilities, a 25-acre riverpark, stocked fishing ponds, plus the owners-only Summit at Echota amenity center with its outdoor pool, deck, fitness facility, and skybridge.

164 Evening View Lane Unit CB2, 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
$40,000
1.44 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful lot within the serene and secluded Heavenly Mountain. This gently sloping lot features underground utilities, easy building site with north and east views and easy access. Ideal building site for your mountain dream home. Heavenly Mountain is a gated community with a community center, fitness rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, hiking trails, a tennis court, a swimming hole, and wildlife galore. Green, lush, big views throughout the development, it's absolutely gorgeous! The Blue Hole is a wonderful swimming hole shared with Blue Ridge Mountain Club, and it has a beautiful hike down to it. Home designs are subject to Design Guidelines and Restrictive Covenants of Heavenly Mountain. Modulars are allowed only if the modular company can set the house on the lot and has approval from the Design Review Committee. Seller has worked with Land Resources Management on renewing the septic so renewing the septic should be easy for the new buyer. There is a recent survey. This lot is located close to the gate of Heavenly Mountain so it has that sought after, easy access!

Lot 2 Heavenly Mountain Drive, 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
$134,900
2.8 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy easy paved access from this almost 3-acre lot centrally located between Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk in the desirable gated Boulder Creek neighborhood at over 3500ft in elevation. Boulder Creek offers a beautiful gated entrance with pond, gate house, waterfalls, streetlights, underground utilities, fiber optic services, paved streets and spacious lot sizes. Property offers wooded privacy, view potential, and a nice year-round stream flowing through lower section of property. Lot was previously approved for a 4BR septic system, but permit has since expired. This lot offers over 300ft. of paved road frontage near the entrance to neighborhood for easy access and multiple options for driveway and home placement. Located within 15-30 minutes of downtown Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk and within close proximity to many other local high-country amenities!

TBD Boulder Creek Drive, Boone
$380,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,590 SqFt. ⋅ 0.33 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Once the Sugar Grove Mill, this unique and historic home has been part of the fabric of the Cove Creek community for almost 200 years. Historical records trace the Sugar Grove Mill to 1840, and the mill remained in operation into the late 1960s before eventually becoming the residence you see today. Following an earlier fire, portions were rebuilt around 1920, and today elements of the original mill remain thoughtfully woven throughout the home—a tangible connection to nearly two centuries of High Country history. Step through the front door into a spacious, open living and kitchen area filled with character. Two bedrooms sit on opposite sides of the main living space, each with an attached full bath, creating a comfortable and private layout. Cove Creek is a captivating companion: windows from the living room and bedroom look toward the water, while one bedroom opens directly onto the back deck overlooking the creek—a beautiful place to sit, listen, and watch the seasons move through the valley. Upstairs, a separate living space offers additional flexibility, complete with its own kitchen, full bath, and private deck. It can be accessed from a separate entrance off the front porch as well as through an interior door near the laundry room, creating a distinct space for guests, extended household living, a studio, or other possibilities appropriate to the home. The setting carries a history all its own. Located in the Sugar Grove community approximately 15 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University, the home sits just down the block from the Western Watauga Community Center and the local library. Nearby is the historic Cove Creek School, a striking stone landmark completed in 1940 and today serving the community in new ways. This is not a house stripped of its past and made new. Its history is still visible. The old mill remains part of the architecture, Cove Creek still moves alongside it, and generations of mountain life surround it. For the next steward, the opportunity is a gem: a home with history, an extraordinary sense of place, flexible living space, and room for imagination—all within easy reach of Boone. The Old Mill is ready for its next chapter. *Listed as 2 bedrooms because of the septic permit but there is a full apartment, full bath, kitchen, and room upstairs with a separate entrance option.

111 Old Mill Road, Sugar Grove
$1,699,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4,225 SqFt. ⋅ 0.8200000000000001 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Spectacular FAMILY COMPOUND on 18th tee box of Beech Mountain Golf Course with current MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE ($7500 to transfer saving $27,500); family compound with TWO LUXURY HOMES on 2 combined lots on .82 wooded acres totaling 5296 sq footage heated. Main house has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms; Guest Cabin has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms; main house renovated in 2015 and guest cabin built in 2022; Great design for MULTI GENERATIONAL FAMILIES, large families vacationing or offset expenses with RENTAL INCOME from guest cabin and/or lower level of main house with separate entry. AMPLE PARKING at 2 entrances to main house and separate parking for guest cabin. This is one of the few homes on Beech with fenced back yard for pets and children. Playhouse for children could be separate office or art studio. The outdoor covered porch was enclosed and heated in 2025 for year-round enjoyment featuring granite bar and grill area, vaulted wood ceiling, fireplace and windows overlooking beautiful trees with sliders to decking and firepit area. Lower level completed in 2017 with separate entry boasting wet bar with dishwasher, refrigerator and wine cooler, dining area, pool table, large sitting area, fireplace, high ceilings, laundry room, storage, bedroom, full bathroom, and spacious deck. Main house kitchen dining area has vaulted white wood ceilings, lovely kitchen, cabinets flanking fireplace at dining area; primary bedroom is on 1st floor with updated bathroom, 2 closets and bedroom opening to deck. Beautiful hardwood floors. Electric car charger in 2 car garage (tandem); Enjoy cool summers at ELEVATION of 4300 FEET. DETACHED GUEST CABIN boasts T & G vaulted ceiling, state of the art kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, gas fireplace and covered porch for grilling and sitting area overlooking 18th tee box. Amenities listed are offered with membership and include fine and casual dining at main clubhouse,10 har tru tennis courts, 9 pickleball courts, casual dining by heated pool and fitness center. Town offers hiking trails, playgrounds, dog park and Buckeye Recreation Center with indoor basketball, pickleball, fitness equipment and classes. Ski Resort in the Winter with Dining Lodge for members.

123 Saint Andrews Road, Beech Mountain
$150,000
0.97 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Firethorn is a beautifully maintained gated community conveniently located to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock and Boone. Lot 405 Firethorn Trail in The Ledges is a sloping wooded lot with northern short range mountain views. This .97-acre lot is located on an end road that will have minimal traffic and currently has three neighboring existing homes. Lot 405 is ready for the construction of your dream home in the mountains with underground utilities, a shared well and an expired 3 bedroom septic permit (see attachments). Firethorn features custom built homes, a clubhouse, access to trout stream and pond, 13 acres of green space and hiking trails. Centrally located to ski slopes, area attractions, shopping and dining.

405 Firethorn Trail, Blowing Rock
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