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$579,000
5.45 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Location, location! Rare turn-key equestrian estate & premium commercial-grade Morton Barn less than 15 minutes from downtown Boone! Escape to the cool N.C. Appalachian Mountains with this rare, move-in-ready horse property spanning approx 5.45 acres of gently rolling pasture. Situated just outside Boone city limits on a quiet, dead-end paved road, the property offers effortless year-round access. The 2018 Morton Barn is a masterpiece of design, boasting concrete floors, 200-amp power, and brilliant LED lighting throughout. Premium Equestrian Wing: Includes an established, fully fenced pasture leading to two 12' x 12' horse stalls. Stalls feature heavy rubber flooring, convenient swing-out feeders, automatic waterers, and exterior Dutch doors opening directly to paddocks. A dedicated wash and tack area sits between the stalls.The Main Shop & Garages (48' x 48'): Features built-in workbenches, a 12' x 12' storage area, and a heated utility room complete with a laundry hookup, sink, and toilet. RV & Toy Storage: Three overhead doors with automatic openers—one 10' x 10', one 12' x 12', and one massive 12' x 14' high door—easily accommodate a large motorhome or fifth-wheel alongside horse trailers and multiple vehicles. An exterior RV power box is also installed. A CHARMING LOG CABIN WITH EXPANSION POTENTIAL Nestled beside the barn is a beautiful, immaculate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom flat-sawn, tongue-and-groove log cabin. Built on a solid concrete slab with an insulated crawl space, the cabin features a full kitchen with a dishwasher, ample storage space, and a 2 dual Mitsubishi mini-split system for efficient year-round heating and air conditioning. Unwind on the covered porch and enjoy the crisp mountain evenings. High-speed Spectrum internet is available, making it great for remote work. The property features an excellent well and a septic system, offering an incredible footprint to build a larger primary estate in the future. Enjoy an UNBEATABLE HIGH-COUNTRY LIFESTYLE, Boone’s coveted high-altitude climate, famous for cool summer temperatures, vibrant culture, and stunning scenery. This property offers the ultimate blend of privacy and convenience, located within 1.5 miles of a Tractor Supply Co. store, two local restaurants, and a grocery store. Downtown Boone's large hospital, shopping mall, Walmart, and dining are just a short drive away. For the outdoor enthusiast, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a stone's throw away, with an entrance located just 1 mile down the road. Equestrian trail riding doesn't get better than this: you are only 15 miles down the Parkway from the historic Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, featuring 25 miles of absolutely gorgeous, world-class carriage and horse trails with a large, trailer parking area. Additionally, the beautiful Boone Greenway bike and hiking trail follows the river nearby and is actively being extended all the way to Blowing Rock. Whether you are looking for a full-time mountain equestrian homestead, a luxury hobby farm, or a premium mountain retreat with room for all your vehicles and trailers, this property is a rare find that checks every single box.

245 Corbett McNeil Road, Boone
$299,000
10.579 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare Mountain Acreage Opportunity In A Peaceful Setting – Motivated Sellers - Priced It To Sell!! A rare opportunity to own a large tract of mountain acreage at an exceptional value. Enjoy breathtaking long-range mountain views and endless possibilities with this beautiful property. Whether you're looking for a private mountain retreat, family compound, or potential development opportunity, this acreage offers multiple potential homesites (subject to county approval for subdivision). With selective tree clearing, the property can provide several stunning vista-view building locations. Access is available from both Andy Hicks Road and Old Mountain Road, offering flexibility for future plans. Property Location & Viewing Instructions: The property begins at the intersection of Andy Hicks Road and Old Mountain Road. Along Andy Hicks Road, the property follows the roadway you will see the survey tape along Old Mountain Road. Be sure to walk the path from Old Mountain Road to view the potential building sites and appreciate the property's views and topography. For additional property boundaries, continue on Old Mountain Road past the cemetery, where ribbons have been placed along the roadway to help identify the property. Buyer should contact Blue Ridge Electric directly regarding any potential modifications or relocation of existing power lines and associated costs. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the convenient location just a short drive from Banner Elk, where you'll find dining, shopping, skiing, hiking, rafting, golf, and year-round recreational activities. Enjoy performances at Lees-McRae College, music in the park, and nearby attractions such as Grandfather Mountain.

218 Old Mountain Road, Banner Elk
$1,400,000
5.13 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare Beech Mountain Development Opportunity – 15 Contiguous Homesites Near the Slopes A truly exceptional opportunity awaits in the heart of Beech Mountain. This offering includes 15 contiguous wooded homesites, each approximately one-third of an acre, creating nearly five acres of prime development potential just a short walk from Beech Mountain Ski Resort. The recorded plat shows the lots laid out in a continuous series along Village Road, making them uniquely suited for a cohesive residential or vacation home development. Gently sloping and beautifully wooded, these lots offer the ideal topography for mountain homes while preserving the natural beauty that makes Beech Mountain so desirable. Even more rare, city water and sewer are available, significantly reducing development costs and making this one of the most attractive undeveloped opportunities currently available on the mountain. Imagine creating a boutique mountain community where owners can stroll to the ski slopes in winter, enjoy mountain biking and hiking in the summer, and experience everything Beech Mountain has to offer year-round. From skiing, snowboarding, live music, breweries, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife to miles of hiking trails and cool summer temperatures, Beech Mountain has become one of the Southeast's premier four-season destinations. Property owners are also eligible for membership in the Beech Mountain Club, offering access to championship golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness facilities, swimming, fine dining, and an packed social calendar—adding tremendous value and lifestyle appeal for future homeowners. Whether you're a developer looking to build a signature mountain neighborhood, an investor seeking a rare assemblage of buildable lots, or a visionary planning a legacy project, opportunities like this are increasingly difficult to find. Highlights: 15 contiguous homesites offered together Approximately 0.33 acres each Nearly 5 acres total Gentle, build-friendly terrain Mature wooded setting City water and sewer available Walking distance to Beech Mountain Ski Resort Eligible for Beech Mountain Club membership Minutes to restaurants, breweries, hiking trails, mountain biking, and year-round entertainment Rare large-scale development opportunity in one of North Carolina's premier mountain resort communities Develop. Invest. Create. Opportunities to acquire an assemblage of this size, with utilities in place and such exceptional proximity to Beech Mountain's resort amenities, are extraordinarily rare. This is your chance to shape the next chapter of mountain living on Beech Mountain.

123 Village Road, Beech Mountain
$969,000
5.5600000000000005 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
5.6-acre lot six miles from Main Street in Blowing Rock on beautiful Hwy 221 South. This land overlooks the John's River Gorge with endless mountain views including Table Rock and Hawksbill, and backs up to Pisgah National Forest, so the view is forever protected. Gently sloping homesite (Watauga County) where there is currently a small, off-grid cabin. The view is to the South with incredible sunrises and sunsets. Preliminary perc work has been completed. There are trails on the property that go down into Pisgah Forest past huge rock outcroppings and a rocky cliff down to where there is a series of beautiful waterfalls. There is a shared driveway entrance through stone pillars off Highway 221 and then it turns into your own long, private driveway down to the homesite. Build your dream mountain home on this incredibly beautiful piece of mountain land in Blowing Rock with long range views that are protected forever. This lot is deed restricted for one single family home. No developers! Extremely rare opportunity to build your mountain dream home in beautiful Blowing Rock, NC.

2 US Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock
$675,000
52.325 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
A water lover's paradise! Rare offering of 52+ acres with pastures, 1,500+ feet of frontage on Elk Creek with swimming and fishing holes, a large pond, a barn, and more! A playground for adults and kids alike, and with potential for many different uses, this tract offers multiple building sites (with mountain view potential with tree-clearing from the upper elevations!) and is the perfect spot for a family estate property, horse property, or investment opportunity with potential for development - no zoning and no restrictions*! Originally intended as a 'glamping campground', the tract has active septic permits for an auxiliary building and bath house to complement eleven potential future campsites. Fiber-Optic high-speed internet available! Offering easy access year-round from state-maintained roads, this tract is just 25 minutes from Appalachian State University and amenities in Boone. Enjoy Mother Nature at her finest with acres and acres made for exploring and enjoying the cool Blue Ridge Mountain air!

TBD Elk Creek Road, Deep Gap
$699,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,902 SqFt. ⋅ 7.3 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Mountain views, income potential, acreage, multigenerational living and just minutes from Boone. Discover the perfect blend of privacy, versatility,and convenience with this exceptional mountain property located just 7-8 miles from downtown Boone. Nestled on 7.3 beautiful acres of pasture, woods with a creek, this property offers breathtaking mountain views and endless opportunities for full-time living as well as an investment property. The main level features approximately 1,902 sq feet with soaring ceilings, crown molding, and an inviting living room with cozy fireplace. The spacious kitchen is complemented by a large laundry/mudroom, while the dining rooms offers flexibility as a playroom or reading room. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and an en suite with a relaxing soaking tub. Adding tremendous value is the approximately 1,058 square foot second living quarters, privately accessed from the rear deck. Complete with its own kitchen, full bathroom, living room and two bedrooms, this space is for multigenerational living, guests, a long-term or short-term rental. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the tranquil setting featuring open pasture, wooded acreage with a creek, established grapevine and blueberry bushes, and stunning mountain views. Two separate driveways provide convenient access. An additional homesite equipped with power, water and sewer connections is ready for an RV or mobile home, creating even more possibilities for guest accommodation, future expansion or additional income. With approximately 2,960 square feet of finished living space, this property offers the peaceful lifestyle buyers seek while remaining just minutes from Boone, hiking, skiing, fishing, wineries, restaurants and all of the outdoor recreation that the NC High Country has to offer. Whether you are searching for a mountain retreat, a family compound, or an investment opportunity with income potential, this one-of-a-kind property is ready to exceed your expectations. Schedule your showing today!

2377 Longhope Road, Todd
$729,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1,962 SqFt. ⋅ 7.04 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Beautifully crafted and meticulously maintained custom timber frame home on 7 acres in the heart of Valle Crucis. Offered furnished, including tools, this home is ready for immediate enjoyment. Exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings, rich wood finishes, oversized decks, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace create a warm mountain atmosphere while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship found throughout. The spacious kitchen features custom cabinetry, a center island, and flows seamlessly into the dining room and living room, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Large windows fill the space with natural light while glass doors welcome you outside onto to the expansive wrap around deck. The main level also includes the primary suite with an ensuite bath and attached sunroom. A laundry room and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs, a loft overlooking the living room is currently set up as a home office, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility. Stairs lead from the main level to the heated and cooled two-car garage, complete with a dedicated workshop area along the back wall. An adjoining finished space expands the possibilities, making room for a home gym, art studio, office, hobby room, or additional recreation space, with plenty of room for storage as well. As you arrive, two driveways provide ample parking for guests, recreational vehicles, or multiple cars. Mature landscaping with easy-to-care-for perennial gardens complements the natural surroundings, while the expansive wraparound decks offer multiple places to relax and enjoy the peaceful, wooded setting. A detached studio adds even more versatility as a workshop, art studio, potting shed, or additional storage. Short- and long-term rentals are permitted, offering flexibility as a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity. Located just minutes from the original Mast General Store, Valle Crucis Community Park, and the Watauga River, and only 20 minutes from both downtown Boone and downtown Banner Elk, you'll enjoy easy access to some of the High Country's most beloved destinations while coming home to your own peaceful mountain retreat.

221 White Oak Trail, Banner Elk
$1,300,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,721 SqFt. ⋅ 22 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to Honeycreek Highlands, a rare and versatile 22-acre farm in the Cove Creek area of the High Country, just 15 minutes from Boone. At the heart of the property is a fully renovated 1930s farmhouse surrounded by rolling pasture, fenced paddocks, mountain views, a meandering creek, established gardens, barns, and outbuildings. Currently operated as a small working farm, the property is well-suited for horses, livestock, gardening, homesteading, or simply enjoying the mountain lifestyle. Honeycreek Highlands can be enjoyed as it is today with outstanding long-term potential. With no zoning or deed restrictions, the acreage may lend itself to a multigenerational compound, additional residences, agritourism, or a short-term rental buildout. Several potential homesites are located higher on the property to capture broader mountain views. The farmhouse has undergone extensive renovation, including updated siding, windows, plumbing, electrical service, roof, septic system, and heating/air. A show-stopping kitchen addition completed in 2026 opened the home while preserving the warmth and character of the original structure. The oversized kitchen features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, large windows, and custom black walnut and hickory countertops crafted from trees that came down on the property during Hurricane Helene, creating a meaningful connection between the home and its land. The spacious layout offers room for a large farmhouse dining table, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Walls of windows overlook the fenced front yard, rolling hills, gardens, and rear paddock. Double doors create a seamless connection to the outdoor living areas and large vegetable garden. An adjacent shed offers future potential as an outdoor pavilion or gathering space. The single-level home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a new bath added with the recent expansion. Old and new have been thoughtfully blended, while wood paneling and original details preserve timeless farmhouse character. Outdoor living includes two covered front porches and a rear patio area ideal for a hot tub. The entire area around the home is fenced and accessed by an automatic gate, creating a secure space for pets and outdoor recreation. A gentle creek flows along the lower edge of the front yard. The driveway offers ample parking and leads to an oversized two-car carport incorporated into an original barn structure with generous storage. Two additional outbuildings sit near the home, including one improved with reclaimed fence wood and a concrete floor for a future studio, workshop, or creative space. The lower paddock includes a shed, chicken coop, wellhouse, and barn, while the upper fenced paddock provides generous room for horses or other animals. Beyond the established farm areas, the acreage rises toward the ridgeline with wooded terrain and striking rock outcroppings. Tucked near the end of a quaint country road just across from Cove Creek, Honeycreek Highlands feels well-insulated while remaining convenient to Boone, Valle Crucis, Watauga Lake, and destinations throughout the High Country. Rarely does a property offer this combination of usable acreage, farm infrastructure, residential charm, unrestricted potential, convenient access, and immersive natural beauty. View the virtual tour video. Honeycreek Highlands is more than a place to live—it is a property to experience, cultivate, and shape for generations to come.

419 Fletcher Branch Road, Vilas
$1,697,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 3,181 SqFt. ⋅ 5.032 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Perched at an incredible ~5,000-foot elevation, 200 Summit Road (also known as 200 Summit Lodge Road) is a rare mountain masterpiece offering some of the most dramatic, long-range and ski slope views on Beech Mountain. Spread across 5+ private acres and nearby 100 acres of protected North Carolina State Forest, this unique estate is an absolute paradise for nature lovers, multi-generational families, or savvy investors seeking a premium short-term rental asset. This exceptional property features two separate homes seamlessly connected by a beautiful sky-bridge walkway, creating a total of 4 bedrooms (plus two additional sleeping quarters), 5.5 bathrooms, and 3,714 square feet of heated living space. Both homes are being offered fully furnished and move-in ready. The Main House, affectionately known as "Skytop Chateau", welcomes you into a grand, light-filled living area featuring vaulted ceilings, a roaring stone fireplace, and massive walls of glass framing endless mountain layers. The main chalet includes 3 bedrooms (featuring two upper-level ensuite bedrooms) and 4.5 baths. The lower level is built for entertainment, complete with a custom wet bar, game room area, and two additional bonus sleeping spaces perfect for accommodating extra guests. The Guest House nicknamed "Chalet at the Summit", was built in 2014. This highly popular second dwelling sits atop an oversized, attached 2-car garage. It features one bedroom and one full bathroom, an updated kitchen and its own brilliant great room packed with viewing windows—serving as a completely private escape for guests or a high-demand standalone rental. Step outside onto the expansive wrap-around decks to take in the cool summer breezes or unwind around the fire pit. An optional sports membership to the prestigious Beech Mountain Club is available, unlocking exclusive access to a professional 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball courts, a 24-hour health club, a heated outdoor pool and private ridge-line dining. Located just over a mile from Beech Mountain Resort’s premier skiing and mountain biking, and boasting a stellar, established rental history with Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals, this is a generationally rare opportunity to own the true peak of the High Country.

200 Summit Road, Beech Mountain
$425,000
17.96 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover nearly 18 acres of serene mountain beauty perched atop Junaluska Road. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of privacy, gentle topography, and natural beauty; featuring mature hardwoods, vibrant rhododendron and fern-covered forest floors. The headwaters of Trivett Branch offer the tranquil sounds of a cascading stream. Multiple homesites are possible. The current owner has already cleared a prime building site, overlooking the water, to capture the relaxing sights and sounds of the stream below. A gravel access road and cleared homesite are already established. Electricity and 5G high-speed internet available. Whether you're envisioning a private mountain estate, a vacation retreat, or a legacy property, this remarkable acreage offers an outstanding opportunity to create something truly special. Expired Septic permit.

TBD Junaluska, Boone
$349,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1,904 SqFt. ⋅ 7.16 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Here's your chance to own a piece of the valley in Valle Crucis!! Enjoy lots of room inside this 2006 double-wide along with almost 7 acres of land. You'll love the open floor plan with the primary bedroom on one side and two more bedrooms on the other side. There's even a bonus room that works well as an office or playroom. You'll be amazed how large the living, dining and kitchen areas feel! This home does need some TLC inside with paint and flooring. Outside, the brand new metal roof was added just this year, but needs new decking in front and back. The block skirting does need some repairs but it does not affect the permanent foundation. This land is wooded, great for hiking or building another home.

737 Lower Crab Orchard Road, Banner Elk
$1,225,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 2,796 SqFt. ⋅ 9.65 Acres ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Two separate homes on 9.68 acres in Deep Gap, bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a bold trout creek running the length of the property. Most of the land is cleared and usable, with hardwoods up top for privacy. No HOA, no zoning. Main home, built 2008: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a loft in about 2,900 finished square feet. Vaulted great room with a stone gas fireplace, granite-and-stainless kitchen, hardwood flooring, heat pump with central air, and a finished walk-out lower level with its own full bath and separate entrance, ideal as an in-law suite or guest space. Never rented. Log cabin, built 2011: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, about 1,025 square feet, with a vaulted beamed great room, hickory kitchen with an island, and a covered porch over the creek. Its own driveway, septic, electric, and fiber, plus a 5.0-star Airbnb history and a documented long-term lease. Both homes have private well water with whole-house UV filtration, tested each year, and high-speed fiber. Three permitted septic systems, one for each home and one for the campsite. Outside: a pavilion with an outdoor kitchen and a 7-person hot tub, two full-hookup RV sites with their own water, a large outbuilding with concrete floor and a built-in chicken coop, a second coop, a powered she-shed, a fire pit, and a graded road and land bridge linking the two homes. The land has carried and collaborated with neighbors on free-range chickens, cattle, and a garden. About 20-25 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State, 25 minutes from West Jefferson and Wilkesboro, just off US Highway 421. The FEMA AE flood area covers only the lower ground by the creek (outbuilding and pavilion); both homes sit outside it. 2025 taxes $3,220.83, parcel 2869-29-9586-000. The homes sit on two deeded tracts, about 8.2 acres with the main home and about 1.5 acres with the cabin, offered together as one compound. Showings by appointment only, no drive-bys; the driveway is a long private gravel road, so 4WD or AWD is recommended.

294 Wildcat Ridge Road, Deep Gap
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