Watauga County Real Estate

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga County, North Carolina, is a hidden gem that captivates both residents and visitors alike. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, this enchanting county boasts stunning landscapes, vibrant communities, and a rich tapestry of outdoor activities that cater to all lifestyles.

Watauga County is home to the charming town of Boone, a lively hub that combines a vibrant arts scene with a strong sense of community. Here, you’ll find a delightful mix of local shops, delicious eateries, and cultural attractions, including the renowned Appalachian State University, which infuses the area with youthful energy and a variety of events throughout the year.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Watauga County is a paradise. With the majestic Blue Ridge Parkway winding through its borders, residents enjoy easy access to hiking trails, breathtaking vistas, and opportunities for skiing and snowboarding in the winter months. The county is also dotted with pristine lakes and rivers, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and leisurely picnics by the water.

Additionally, Watauga County is committed to preserving its natural beauty and fostering a sense of community. With a variety of local festivals, farmers' markets, and outdoor concerts, there’s always something happening to bring people together.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, Watauga County offers an unparalleled blend of scenic beauty, community spirit, and recreational opportunities. Come explore this captivating region and discover why it’s a sought-after destination for those seeking a place to call home in the heart of North Carolina.

Newest Listings in Watauga County

$54,000

263633 MLS

Welcome to Dream Forest Estates! 1.7 acres at an attractive price, with a 2-bedroom septic permit, house plans and survey already completed! This nicely laying acreage is located in a small subdivision, has a seasonal view and just a short drive from downtown Banner Elk. Enjoy a convenient location close to shopping and dining, skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, golf, Grandfather Mountain, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whether you’re looking to build a mountain getaway or your full-time home, this property offers a great opportunity to own acreage in a desirable Banner Elk location. Please note: The POA is not currently active.

Lot 5 Dream Forest Path, Banner Elk

$675,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 263698 MLS

Modern mountain style, thoughtful design and an incredibly convenient location come together in this beautiful new construction home just 10 minutes from downtown Boone. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and easy one-level living, this home was designed to make the most of every square foot, with an open, spacious feel that lives much larger than expected. The attractive Craftsman-inspired exterior welcomes you with stacked stone accents, warm wood porch columns and clean architectural details that blend beautifully with the mountain setting. Step inside to a bright, fresh interior where vaulted ceilings immediately add volume to the main living space. Light wood-tone flooring, crisp finishes and modern matte black hardware create a clean, contemporary look while still maintaining the warmth you want in a mountain home. The open-concept living, dining and kitchen areas flow naturally together, creating a comfortable gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. A cozy fireplace anchors the living room, while the kitchen features a generous eat-at bar with plenty of room for casual meals, conversation or additional seating when guests arrive. The primary suite is tucked away as a comfortable private retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and beautifully finished ensuite bath featuring a double vanity and freestanding soaking tub positioned to take in the peaceful wooded surroundings. Two generously sized guest bedrooms provide plenty of room for family, visitors or a home office and share a full bath conveniently located just off the hall. A separate half bath adds even more functionality for guests. One of the home's best features is the spacious rear deck overlooking the private, wooded backyard. The gently sloping yard itself is a blank canvas, offering plenty of opportunity to create an outdoor space that fits your vision.. whether that means a fire pit and gathering area, gardens and landscaping or space for pets to play. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a mountain getaway, this home offers the low-maintenance appeal of new construction, a surprisingly spacious floor plan, peaceful surroundings and the convenience of being only minutes from everything Boone has to offer.

144 Warbler Way, Boone

$659,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 263687 MLS

GREAT PRICE & GREAT LOCATION! This spacious, beautifully renovated home sits on a combined 0.67-acre lot in an exceptional Beech Mountain location. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a thoughtfully designed layout, this property offers plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy mountain living. The bright, open main level features a newly updated modern kitchen with quartz countertops, abundant cabinet storage, a large island, and a comfortable breakfast nook. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and expansive great room, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. A convenient half bath completes the main level. Step outside onto two oversized decks, offering plenty of space for morning coffee, outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. The lower level features three bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with dual closets and an attractive en-suite bath with double vanities. New luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, excluding the stairs, adding a clean, modern touch. Additional features include a large RV-friendly parking area, fenced grassy yard, and a heated one-car garage that has been converted into a versatile studio/bonus space. Previously used as a craft studio, this flexible area could serve as a home office, art studio, fitness room, hobby space, or potentially be converted into an additional bedroom. Storage is abundant, with an impressive 400-square-foot crawl space featuring added lighting and flooring, providing exceptional room for storing seasonal items, gear, and more. The exterior has also been freshly painted. Conveniently located just a short drive to the ski resort, Beech Mountain Recreation Center, and Beech Mountain Club golf course, this home puts you close to everything Beech Mountain has to offer. Whether you're looking for a mountain getaway, vacation rental opportunity, or full-time residence, this spacious and updated property offers an excellent combination of location, value, flexibility, and outdoor enjoyment.

710 Pine Ridge Road, Beech Mountain

$1,149,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 263696 MLS

Classic Sweetgrass mountain cottage of your dreams! "Sweet Meadow Cottage" overlooks the pristine 22-acre lake, the community lake house and fitness center is nearby, and with Boone Fork Creek native trout stream just behind, this location is unlike any other. A big covered front porch with wood-burning stone fireplace and view of the lake provides serene outdoor living for reading, napping, eating, or whatever! Indoors, beautiful new kitchen appliances, great new furnishings and fixtures add modern appeal to authentic, hand-crafted heritage wormy chestnut wainscoting and vaulted great room. Also on the main floor, the lovely primary king-suite with ensuite bathroom has soaking tub, shower and double sinks. For convenience, there is a powder room on the main floor as well. Upstairs, there is a loft sitting area, charming bunk space, and a king-size guest suite with its own beautiful ensuite bathroom. The attached 6X6 potting shed provides more storage space. The detached garage has 323 SF of additional finished living space upstairs, with new built-in bunks, and its own mini-split heating/AC system. In addition to a wonderful fitness center and lake house, there are trails, fishing (catch and release), canoeing/kayaking, beautiful native landscaping, and more. With the Blue Ridge Parkway 1/2 mile away, and the town of Blowing Rock 6 miles away, there are tons of activities, restaurants, shopping, and all the best of mountain pleasures ready to enjoy! Beautifully and completely furnished--Bring your fishing pole, camera, canoe, bicycle, and kayak. Plumbing cannot be added to garage building. **There are 5 rental reservations already booked, no showings will be scheduled during those times.

164 Sweet Meadow Trail, Blowing Rock

$1,600,000

263703 MLS

Location, Location, Location! Great investment potential on this prime commercial property located in Historic Downtown Boone. The property offers 2,900 sq.ft. of retail space on the main level with an additional 2,900 sq.ft. of storage downstairs. The building has recently been renovated both inside and out. List of renovations on the main level include: Hardwood floors have been sanded and refinished, interior walls have been painted and resurfaced, all new light fixtures and fans, and a second bathroom was added. The exterior of the store front has also been freshly painted. A brand new HVAC system was installed on the main level at the beginning of 2026. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

713 W King Street, Boone

$989,000

2 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 263407 MLS

Stunning new build just minutes from Down town Blowing Rock. Nestled on a wooded lot with long range views. All modern amenities with the feel of a mountain retreat. Large front porch to entertain guest on while admiring the view. Inside the open living area is 2 stories with wood ceilings and huge antler chandelier. Greatroom has wood burning fireplace and plenty of windows for natural light. Look up and you will see the balcony from the upstairs sleeping loft and secondary bedroom/bath. Great view from the upstairs balcony looking down over the greatroom and kitchen. Greatroom ceiling has two dormer windows allowing addition light from outside. Kitchen has 42 inch cabinets, solid service countertops, stainless appliance and a 8 ft island for addition seating. Large primary bedroom and bath on first floor. Lower level has a huge flex room that can be a den, game room, etc. Also has full bath. Drop zone just inside hall as you enter from garage. This home has just been dried in and this is a perfect time for a buyer to help make some selections on the finishes. Call Charles Major for a tour or any questions you may have. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUoAL15SBKI

201 Jans Mountain Road, Blowing Rock

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 263497 MLS

The perfect in-town Boone starter home, priced right! Well-maintained and nicely-updated, on a wooded lot and nicely landscaped, complete with easy paved parking and a 2-car garage! The lower entry level features a large den/ flex space with full laundry. On the main level, the open layout is perfect, with ample kitchen space and a dining area that accesses the huge back deck to grill and hang out with friends in complete privacy, surrounded by nature! The kitchen and dining are open to the living room that also features its own private/ covered front deck. Also on this level, 2 bedrooms share a full hall bathroom, while the main suite has its own full bathroom. Boone living at its best!

785 Dogwood Road, Boone

$579,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 263693 MLS

Well-maintained Blowing Rock home with beautiful Grandfather Mountain views! Located just 3 miles from downtown Blowing Rock, this single-level, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,680 sq. ft. home sits on a flat 1-acre lot featuring a peaceful and private mountain setting with beautiful views of Grandfather Mountain and beyond. Inside, you'll find a spacious, open layout between the living room, dining room, and recently remodeled kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, and glass doors bring in natural light and showcase the views out back. The primary suite sits on one end of the home and features a large walk-in closet, as well as a recently remodeled en-suite bath complete with a standing shower, dual sinks, and copper soaking tub. On the other end of the home are two additional bedrooms, one of which is currently set up as a home office, and an additional full bathroom. The home also features a full, separate laundry room. All on one level! Additional storage space can be found in the encapsulated crawlspace, which features a full-size entrance door. Built in 2006, this home has been well cared for and maintained, with a new roof installed in 2024. Conveniently located off 221 for easy year-round access, the home features a flat gravel driveway and sits well back from the main road. Sprawling front and back yards provide plenty of outdoor space. Rare opportunity to find single-level living, a flat 1-acre lot, Grandfather Mountain views, and a location just 3 miles from downtown Blowing Rock! Inquire today!

2996 US Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock

$494,500

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 263373 MLS

Set on 2.17 peaceful acres with beautiful, long-range views of layered mountains and pastoral landscapes, this 1910 farmhouse offers a quiet retreat deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. Fully renovated in 2019, the home features two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and an inviting interior updated with 2020 interior paint and new window treatments in the primary and guest bedrooms. The main level includes an updated kitchen with a 2022 refrigerator and a newly installed 2025 dishwasher, a dining room with a new chandelier, forced-air propane heating, and an included washer and dryer. Upstairs, a versatile bonus area provides an extra bedroom and an office or play space, offering significant functional room not counted in the heated square footage due to ceilings just under seven feet. Outside, the exceptionally quiet grounds invite exploration and relaxation, featuring three distinct ponds, an established kitchen garden yielding fresh fruits and vegetables, stone-bordered flower beds, and a fire pit. An expansive deck, extended in 2020 and freshly stained in 2026, provides an ideal vantage point for enjoying the serene environment and ample mountain sunshine. Practical property features include an outdoor cellar for extra storage, new gutters and exterior paint completed in 2023, and a new gravel driveway from 2026 that offers generous parking. Notably, the property and its surrounding land sustained no damage from Hurricane Helene. Offering a genuine sense of seclusion and tranquility without sacrificing convenience, this beautiful property sits just eight minutes from Banner Elk Winery, nine minutes from downtown Banner Elk, and eleven minutes from Valle Crucis.

1193 Oliver Hill Road, Banner Elk

$925,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 263538 MLS

You’ve found it. This tastefully updated, level-entry home in the established Blairmont neighborhood — located in the Hardin Park School District — is now available. With five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, three living areas, and a beautifully renovated kitchen, this home offers comfort, convenience, flexibility, and the benefit of thoughtful, consistent care. The main level features a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a step-down den, a defined dining area, a half bath, and an enviable kitchen that opens to a private rear deck you’ll make your own favorite spot. Access to the two-car garage is also on this level, a true asset for a mountain home. Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms that share a full bath, plus a primary suite with an updated bath featuring a tiled shower with full glass doors, double vanity, heated mirrors, and a heated towel rack — thoughtful details you will appreciate. The walk-out basement adds even more opportunity, with a kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and living room. The home offers approximately 2,200 square feet above grade and just over 1,000 finished square feet on the lower level. The sellers have embraced the multigenerational potential of this layout. At one point, a chair lift served the upper level while another family member lived comfortably downstairs — a clear reflection of how well this home adapts to changing needs. Though the chair lift has been removed, the flexibility remains. Just as this family has been committed to one another, that same diligence shows in the care they’ve given this home. The result is a well-maintained property in a prime in-town location that offers many of the practical advantages of a downtown address without the typical trade-offs. Close to Hardin Park School, the hospital campus, Samaritan’s Purse, the university, and local restaurants — all in a choice, established neighborhood setting. I think you are going to like this one.

403 Blairmont Drive, Boone

$750,000

263287 MLS

Discover nearly 29 acres of breathtaking High Country land offering the perfect blend of open pasture, mature woodland, and stunning long-range mountain views. This exceptional 28.72-acre property provides endless possibilities—whether you're dreaming of a private mountain estate, family farm, equestrian property, vacation retreat, or investment opportunity. The land features gently rolling pastures ideal for grazing, recreation, or future homesites, while the wooded acreage offers privacy, wildlife, and natural beauty paved state-maintained road frontage provides convenient year-round access. Located just minutes from Boone, Appalachian State University, the Blue Ridge Parkway, area ski resorts, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities, you'll enjoy the serenity of country living without sacrificing convenience. Bring your vision and create something truly special on one of the High Country's most versatile and scenic acreage offerings.

V/L Slabtown Road, Zionville

$1,365,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 263694 MLS

Introducing an exquisite new construction in the prestigious Blue Ridge Mountain Club, nestled within the Meadows. This stunning residence features three levels of sophisticated living, designed with an open-concept layout that harmoniously blends the kitchen, living, and dining areas—perfect for modern living and entertaining. The kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with top-notch appliances, a wine cooler, and high-end finishes that reflect the utmost quality. The upper level is dedicated to relaxation, featuring a primary suite with its own private balcony, ideal for sipping morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. Additionally, this level includes two spacious en suite bedrooms, providing comfort and privacy for family and friends. The lower level serves as a versatile space, complete with a welcoming family room, ample storage, and an additional bedroom, making it perfect for guests. Step outside to enjoy two expansive outdoor decks, covered and open, complete with a cozy fireplace, perfect for enjoying the breathtaking mountain views. Residents of the Blue Ridge Mountain Club are invited to indulge in an unparalleled lifestyle, surrounded by a wealth of exceptional amenities, including hiking trails, UTV trails, mountain streams, swimming holes, wellness spa, pickle ball courts, etc. Don't miss the opportunity to own this magnificent home, where luxury meets the beauty of nature in the heart of the High Country. Experience upscale living at its finest!

353 Calico Court, Boone

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