Watauga County Homes under $750,000

Welcome to Watauga County, North Carolina—a hidden gem nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant community, and rich history, Watauga offers an exceptional quality of life that attracts newcomers and visitors alike. With a diverse range of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and fishing, this county is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

Watauga County is home to the charming town of Boone, where you’ll find a lively atmosphere filled with local shops, delicious eateries, and a welcoming community spirit. The area is also renowned for its cultural offerings, including art galleries, music festivals, and the Appalachian State University, which adds a youthful vibrancy to the region.

For those seeking a home in Watauga County, you’ll be delighted to know that there are fantastic options available under $750,000. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin tucked away in the woods, a modern family home with stunning mountain views, or a charming cottage near downtown Boone, the real estate market here has something for everyone. Homes in this price range often feature spacious layouts, beautiful outdoor spaces, and easy access to the county’s natural wonders.

Investing in a home in Watauga County means embracing a lifestyle filled with adventure, community, and the serenity of mountain living. Explore your options today, and discover the perfect place to call home in this picturesque part of North Carolina!

Newest Watauga County Homes under $750,000

101 Mid Holiday Lane Unit E219, Beech Mountain

$165,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264684 MLS

Have your dream come true and wake up on Beech Mountain. Fully Furnished 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath condo with rental history. The mountain offers lots of activities and Holiday Beech Villas are minutes to the ski slope. The POA fee covers water, sewer, trash, internet/cable & building maintenance. The current fee of $923 per month includes ongoing expenses for building renovations projected through 2031. Holiday Beech Villas has a club house for meeting with friends or celebrations. The town operates Buckeye recreation center with a 24/7 fitness center. Lots of hiking opportunities on the mountain. The kids will love the OZ events. All four seasons are outstanding at this elevation. Beech Mtn Club membership is not current and is not required but available with reinstatement and dues.

101 Mid Holiday Lane Unit E219, Beech Mountain

$530,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264680 MLS

Own a piece of Beech Mountain before ski season kicks off! You’ll be just a half a mile (12 min walk) to First Chair Coffee Shop and the Beech Mountain Ski Resort. Fully Furnished and set up for STR, this spacious renovated round home is ideally located and maximizes potential income with four bedrooms plus a BONUS ROOM. Brand NEW ROOF. New ventless fireplace. Seasonal views and possible summertime views with tree trimming. The home’s distinctive mid-century design has been thoughtfully updated while preserving the architecture and charm that make these mountain homes so unique. Large windows throughout fill the interior with natural light and frame the surrounding scenery, seasonal mountain views, changing foliage, and frequent visits from local wildlife. The home offers four bedrooms plus a versatile lower-level bonus room that can serve as additional sleeping space, a game room, or second living area. With comfortable accommodations for up to 12 guests, the layout works equally well as a mountain getaway, full-time residence, or short-term rental. Extensive improvements have already been completed, including a new central HVAC system with air conditioning in 2023, a rebuilt upper deck, and reconstruction of three exterior walls in 2023–2024. Multiple balconies provide outdoor living space and winter mountain views. Turnkey and ready to enjoy, this is an opportunity to own one of Beech Mountain’s stunning round homes without taking on the time and expense of a major renovation. Convenient to skiing, mountain biking, hiking, dining, and everything that makes Beech Mountain a four-season destination.

202 Birchwood Lane, Beech Mountain

$375,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264490 MLS

Welcome home to "Clubhouse Cottage" where the PRICE & LOCATION DON’T GET BETTER THAN THIS + CURRENT BEECH MOUNTAIN CLUB MEMBERSHIP! Don't wait to see this adorable Beech Mountain cottage, ideally located within walking distance to the Beech Mountain Club dining room and golf course! This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, an open living area that boasts vaulted ceilings, creating a spacious atmosphere. A cozy gas-log fireplace adds warmth for those chilly Beech Mountain evenings. The cottage-style kitchen includes a dining area and convenient laundry facilities. On the main level, you'll find 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, along with a sleeping loft. The upper level features the 3rd bedroom and a private deck, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or soaking in the serene mountain surroundings. Outside, the rear deck offers ample space for family gatherings, grilling and entertaining after a day on the golf course or ski slopes. With the Beech Mountain Club dining room and golf course just a short walk away, you can spend less time driving and more time enjoying all that Beech Mountain has to offer. The home comfortably accommodates 8 people and its circular driveway provides plenty of off-street parking. It is being sold fully furnished and the Beech Mountain Club membership will transfer to buyers at closing which grants you exclusive access to member-only amenities such as fine dining, championship golf, heated outdoor pool, fitness center and pickleball/tennis courts. Don’t miss this special opportunity to own a well-maintained mountain cottage in a prime location at an affordable price! From stunning sunsets and crisp mountain air to endless hiking, skiing and small-town charm, Beech Mountain captures the essence of mountain living. Come experience the magic for yourself and claim your own piece of paradise. The only question left is: why are you waiting?

135 Clubhouse Road, Beech Mountain

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264626 MLS

Beautiful Mountain Setting | Blowing Rock School District | Spacious Outdoor Living Enjoy the best of mountain living in this newer 2021 modular home, beautifully situated in a gorgeous setting within the desirable Blowing Rock School District. Vacant and easy to show, this home offers a comfortable, functional layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The open-concept kitchen and family room create an inviting gathering space, with plenty of cabinet and pantry storage. Step from the family room onto the extra-large wrap-around deck, where you can sip your morning coffee, relax with an evening beverage, and take in the surrounding mountain views and beautiful sunsets. The thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy, with the guest bedrooms situated at one end of the home and the spacious primary suite at the other—great for light sleepers or those who appreciate a little separation from family and guests. A large laundry room adds even more functionality and convenience. Outside, the approximately 1.7-acre property offers a relatively level and usable setting by mountain standards, with plenty of room for children to play, pets to roam, or simply enjoy the outdoors. A convenient storage outbuilding provides additional space for recreational toys, lawn equipment, tools, and outdoor gear. Looking for even more room to spread out? Nearly 2 additional acres of open field are available for purchase with the adjoining property, offering endless possibilities for a garden, livestock, horses, or expanded outdoor recreation. MLS# 264628 Come experience the combination of modern comfort, mountain charm, usable acreage, beautiful outdoor living, and a fantastic location. This property is ready to welcome you home!

298 Jones Miller, Boone

$625,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 264660 MLS

Think you can't have it all? Think again! Set along a hatchery supported trout stream, this charming log cabin offers privacy, natural beauty, a big, usable yard, and no HOA, a combination that is increasingly hard to find and all just minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University. From the moment you arrive, the setting invites you to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and enjoy everything mountain living has to offer. Inside, rich log woodwork and warm mountain character create the perfect mountain home ambiance, and a brand new heat pump keeps the cabin comfortable in every season. The main level features a spacious kitchen and dining area and a cozy living room centered around a wood stove, perfect for evenings by the fire while the snow falls outside. A large primary suite on the main level has its own ensuite bath and two large closets, and a half bath and laundry room on this level add everyday convenience. Upstairs you'll find a second bedroom, a second full bath, and a large bonus space ready to become whatever fits your lifestyle: a home office, bunk room, studio, game room, or extra sleeping space. The lower level offers even more possibilities with a large flex room awaiting your finishing touches, plus a two car garage with plenty of room for vehicles, toys, or mountain gear. Outside is where this property truly shines. The expansive covered deck is the perfect spot to take in the mountain scenery and the sound of the creek, and the big, usable yard is a rare find in the mountains. It's ready for gardening, outdoor games, cookouts, or simply relaxing by the water. Cast a line for trout right from your own creek bank, then gather around the fire as the evening settles in. When you do want to venture out, you're less than 15 minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, with easy access to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and campus activities. Elk Knob State Park is only a few minutes away for hiking and taking in spectacular mountain scenery whenever you would like. More than a cabin in the mountains, this is a sanctuary where you can fish before breakfast, gather around the fire at night, and enjoy everything the mountains have to offer right from your own backyard. Whether you're looking for a full time home, a part time mountain getaway, or an investment property close to Boone and App State, this cabin is ready to welcome you home. New survey is being completed to have the house come with approximately 3-4 acres. Home is also listed with 38.75 acres in a separate listing. Sellers are open to selling any or all of the land as a buyer may desire.

2717 Meat Camp Road, Boone

$299,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264464 MLS

Location, potential, and a price point that leaves room to make it your own—this one has all the ingredients for a smart High Country purchase. Whether you’re searching for a first home, an affordable mountain getaway, housing close to Appalachian State University, or an investment property with room to improve, this home offers a functional layout, usable outdoor space, and plenty of possibilities. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, the property offers easy year-round access from a state-maintained paved road while keeping you close to everything that makes this area so popular. Downtown Boone’s restaurants, shops, breweries, festivals, and local favorites are nearby, along with hiking, skiing, snowboarding, Watauga Lake, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and countless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the mountains. Head upstairs to the main living level, where you’ll find a generously sized living room with parquet flooring and plenty of space to relax. The large kitchen offers an eat-in dining area and a functional footprint ready for someone to bring in their own style and updates. Two bedrooms and two full baths are also located on this level, making the everyday layout simple and convenient. Downstairs adds even more flexibility with washer and dryer, loads of unfinished storage space, and a partially finished heated room. Because this room is accessed through the unfinished portion of the basement, it is not included in the home’s heated square footage, but it works as a fantastic home office, hobby room, workout space, or additional sleeping area. It also has its own exterior entrance, adding even more possibilities. And don’t overlook the garage—a super-deep one-car garage with plenty of additional room for bikes, kayaks, tools, outdoor gear, or workshop space. Outside, you’ll find surprisingly usable yard space, a large deck with built-in bench seating, established flower gardens, raised garden beds, and a separate storage building perfect for gardening equipment and mountain toys. Yes, this home is ready for some updating—but that’s exactly where the opportunity is. Bring your ideas, add your own style, and transform it into a full-time home, weekend mountain escape, student property, or investment. With this much functionality, storage, outdoor space, and an incredibly convenient High Country location, there’s a lot here to work with. Schedule your showing and come see the potential for yourself—467 Greer Lane is ready for its next chapter.

467 Greer Lane, Vilas

$349,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264620 MLS

Here is your opportunity to own a gorgeous BRAND NEW home in Boone! Footers are poured and construction is ready to commence so act now to have some input into the colors and finishes that you desire. Home will have 2 bedrooms designed for queen beds, 2 full baths, spacious living area with vaulted ceilings, and a cozy fireplace! Photos are of a similar home recently completed by the same builder. Large beautiful decks will add to the outdoor living space and functionality of the home tucked into a peaceful wooded setting just minutes from all of the amenities and adventures of Boone and the surrounding area. Plans include LVP flooring, metal roof, black or stainless appliances, butcher block or granite counters, and an electric heat pump for heat and AC. Some options can be discussed early on and altered to your liking for a potential upcharge. Located in the serene Laurelwood subdivision which prohibits rentals to protect the peaceful aura of the neighborhood. Don't delay, have your agent reach out today and we will get you all of the information that you need to call this new home yours and begin enjoying affordable NEW construction by next year!

490 Laurelwood Lane, Boone

$475,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264643 MLS

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering 9.75 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. Adjoining 18 acres also available for purchase! This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState! Agent Remarks:

1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas

$649,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 264052 MLS

"The Bear Dance" is a furnished-with-exceptions 5BR/4BA Beech Mountain chalet offering 2,755 heated sq ft across three levels in Charter Hills. The main level includes three bedrooms, two full baths, kitchen, dining area, sunroom and multiple living spaces. The upper level features a loft bedroom with full bath. The lower level has a separate entrance and includes an additional bedroom, full bath, family room with stone gas fireplace, half kitchen and bonus sleeping area, providing flexibility for guests, recreation or extended stays. Interior features include tongue-and-groove ceilings, cathedral ceilings and two stone gas fireplaces. Exterior features include multiple decks, wood/bark siding, a metal roof and a hot tub located at the rear of the home. Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, and rental history is available. The three-level layout and separate lower-level entrance provide options for a primary residence, second home or vacation rental.

100 Pond Creek Road, Beech Mountain

$575,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264640 MLS

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!

1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas

$259,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264642 MLS

Kingswood Condos offer a convenient Boone location within walking distance of Appalachian State University and downtown. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo features a comfortable, functional floor plan with tons of natural lightthroughout. The living area is bright and spacious, with large windows and easy-care flooring that continues into the bedrooms. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space along with the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer. Each bedroom is generously sized, and having two full bathrooms makes the layout ideal for roommates, students, or a primary residence. A covered entry provides protection from the mountain weather, while the location puts campus, restaurants, shopping, and downtown Boone close at hand. A great opportunity for anyone looking for an affordable Boone property with an exceptionally convenient location. Leased through July 2027.

229 E King Street Unit 32, Boone

$565,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 264523 MLS

Cozy Boone retreat with incredible views of Howard’s Knob and complete privacy! Welcome to 1056 Old Hampton Road, a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering approximately 1,754 square feet on 0.53 acres. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this property offers a rare combination of comfort, mountain views, and complete privacy on all sides. Inside, you'll find a cozy atmosphere that makes this home an inviting place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the High Country. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or mountain retreat, the comfortable layout offers plenty of opportunity to make the space your own. One of the property's standout features is the amazing view of Howard’s Knob. Step outside onto the new deck and enjoy your morning coffee, entertain guests, or simply take in the surrounding scenery. The hot tub creates the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting throughout the year. The property also features an attached carport addition, providing convenient covered parking and additional functionality. With complete privacy on all sides, you'll enjoy a peaceful and secluded setting while remaining conveniently located near Boone, local restaurants, shopping, outdoor recreation, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to some of the most scenic landscapes and recreational opportunities in the High Country. At $565,000, 1056 Old Hampton Road offers an opportunity to enjoy the privacy, views, and relaxed mountain lifestyle that make Boone such a desirable place to call home. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this property in person. Schedule your showing today and come see the incredible Howard’s Knob views, explore the complete privacy, and discover the cozy mountain setting of 1056 Old Hampton Road.

1056 Old Hampton Road, Boone

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