Watauga Homes with None Exterior Features

Welcome to Watauga County, North Carolina, a hidden gem nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Watauga County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful lifestyle. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, and rich cultural heritage, this area offers a unique blend of mountain charm and modern convenience.

Watauga County is home to the vibrant town of Boone, where you can explore local shops, enjoy delicious dining options, and immerse yourself in the lively arts scene. The county is also famous for its outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and fishing, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate an active lifestyle.

When it comes to finding your dream home in Watauga County, consider the unique offerings of properties with none exterior features. These homes provide a blank canvas for you to create your own outdoor oasis, allowing you to design a space that reflects your personal style and preferences. Whether you envision a lush garden retreat, an expansive deck for entertaining, or a cozy fire pit for stargazing, the possibilities are endless.

Living in Watauga County means embracing a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature while enjoying the warmth of a tight-knit community. With its beautiful surroundings and diverse real estate options, you’ll find the perfect place to call home in this enchanting region. Discover the charm of Watauga County, where your dream home awaits amidst the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Newest Watauga Homes with None Exterior Features

$1,200,000

263739 MLS

Discover an exceptional 41+ acre opportunity just minutes from Boone, offering a rare combination of mountain views, privacy, water, and potential. Tucked away along Raven Rock Road, this expansive tract stretches through beautiful High Country terrain to the South Fork of the New River, creating a setting that feels remarkably quiet and secluded, while remaining convenient to town. The property offers a compelling canvas for a mountain estate, family compound, recreational retreat, or potential development, with substantial acreage to explore and multiple possibilities for how the land could be enjoyed. Existing roadbeds provide access into portions of the property, while elevated areas offer the opportunity to take advantage of the surrounding mountain scenery and long range views. For the buyer seeking something increasingly difficult to find near Boone, this property brings together over 41 acres, mountain character, New River frontage, privacy, and proximity to town in one remarkable offering. Whether envisioned as a secluded legacy property or explored for its future development potential, TBD Raven Rock Road presents an opportunity to create something truly special in the heart of the High Country. Two parcels totaling approximately 41.41 acres. 60 foot right of way to the parcel through the adjacent property. New survey is being ordered to confirm exact acreage, boundaries, river frontage, access, etc. Parcel boundaries shown in aerials are approximate and are for reference only, not a survey.

TBD Raven Rock Road, Boone

$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

$1,185,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 263622 MLS

Spacious Hound Ears mountain retreat with ample living spaces inside and outside! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is on three levels, allowing privacy and space for everyone and truly lives large. Two gracious stone fireplaces with gas logs in the main living area and lower level family room. Large covered outdoor living room with partial mountain views is where you will live for three seasons of the year, plus three levels of decks for enjoying the outdoors. Quality custom kitchen, with new flooring throughout bedrooms and living areas. Oversized primary suite provides space for bedroom seating area, as well as large walk-in closet and double vanity in bathroom. Expansive basement suite with separate entrance. Well maintained and improved with recently updated kitchen appliances (2024/2025), washer/dryer, HVAC unit (2026), hot water heaters, (2026), new windows (2024), freshly painted exterior, encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, and reinforced and reconstructed retaining walls. Reinforced decking is hot tub-ready on lower level. Conveniently located within the community for easy access to amenities. Hound Ears Club is one of the premier clubs in the High Country known for its casual elegance, authentic charm and beauty. The gated community offers hiking trails, dog park, access to the Watauga River, and picnic areas. Club memberships are available but not required and offer fine dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, trout fishing and fitness center. This home comes furnished with some exceptions.

131 Balsam, Boone

$280,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 263643 MLS

Welcome to Valley View Condos! Discover this recently renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath end-unit townhouse, ideally located just minutes from Appalachian State University, local K-12 schools, shopping, dining, and some of Boone's most scenic hiking trails. Golf enthusiasts will also appreciate the close proximity to Boone Golf Club. Step inside to a thoughtfully updated interior designed for comfortable everyday living. The main level features a spacious living room, a dedicated dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen with abundant cabinet storage, making it desirable for entertaining or preparing family meals. A beautifully renovated half bath, a convenient laundry room with a new washer and dryer, and an additional storage closet complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own closet, along with a centrally located full bathroom for added convenience. Whether you're working from home, accommodating roommates, or creating space for a growing family, this versatile floor plan offers flexibility to fit a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy the peaceful outdoor setting in this walkable neighborhood, great for morning strolls, evening jogs, or walking your dogs. While conveniently located near the amenities of Boone, the community offers a quiet, tucked-away atmosphere. The rear patio provides the perfect space for relaxing, dining outdoors, entertaining guests, or enjoying beautiful mountain mornings and evenings. Ample resident and guest parking adds to the home's everyday convenience. Recent updates include luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, a renovated half bathroom, new washer and dryer appliances, and updated plumbing. Don't miss this move-in-ready opportunity—schedule your showing today!

150 Margo Trail Unit B, Boone

$499,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 263512 MLS

Charming Blowing Rock cottage just minutes from Main Street, offering the perfect blend of convenience and a tucked away setting! Lovingly maintained, this inviting home features the ease of one-level living with a spacious kitchen, dining area, comfortable living room, two generously sized bedrooms, and one full bath. The classic brick exterior provides lasting durability and low maintenance, while the attached carport offers convenient covered parking in every season. A separate storage room is ideal for outdoor gear, tools, and additional storage. Move in ready, yet would also make a great beginning canvas for your renovation ideas! Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to shopping, dining, parks, and everything Blowing Rock has to offer, this charming cottage is ready to welcome you home!

338 Sunrise Cove, Blowing Rock

$36,900

263391 MLS

Skip the massive grading costs and heavy retaining walls! This exceptional lot in the heart of Seven Devils offers a highly desirable, gentle slope that stands out in the High Country. Instead of a strenuous hike, walking this beautifully wooded parcel feels like a gentle climb, making it entirely usable and easily walkable from day one. The soft, rolling terrain is the perfect canvas for a custom multi-level mountain retreat or a highly coveted daylight, walk-out basement design. Embedded within the mature hardwood canopy, you will find stunning, natural rock outcroppings that provide built-in, dramatic focal points for a future fire pit, patio, or native landscaping. Enjoy a peaceful, treehouse-like privacy with the potential for striking seasonal mountain views. Situated on a paved, town-maintained road, this parcel offers seamless access. Save thousands on development costs with the ability to connect directly to the Town of Seven Devils municipal water system. Centrally located between Boone and Banner Elk, you are just minutes from skiing, hiking at Otter Falls, and top High Country dining. Don't miss one of the most accessible, cost-effective building sites on the mountain!

Lot 90 Thorncliff Drive, Boone

$1,175,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 263278 MLS

Distinctive custom 4BR|3BA mountain retreat with breathtaking Grandfather Mountain views in the exclusive gated community of Morgan's Ridge within Echota on the Ridge. Being offered fully furnished, this exceptional home is perfectly positioned among the lush natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering the ideal blend of luxury, tranquility, and timeless mountain living. The impressive great room welcomes you with soaring tongue-and-groove ceilings, exposed timber beams, random-width oak hardwood flooring, expansive windows framing the spectacular views, and a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace. Step onto the covered deck to enjoy a second stone fireplace and an unforgettable setting for year-round outdoor living surrounded by the beauty of the High Country. Designed for gathering, the custom kitchen features handcrafted cabinetry, copper sinks, quality appliances, generous workspace, and an adjoining dining area that flows effortlessly into the main living spaces. Throughout the home, reclaimed barnwood from a historic Ashe County barn adds warmth, character, and a sense of authenticity that complements the home's mountain-inspired design. The main-level primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with deck access and a beautifully appointed bath featuring a custom solid wood vanity, copper sinks, and artisan finishes. Upstairs, a spacious loft creates an inviting secondary living area, accompanied by a generous guest bedroom and a versatile flex room currently used as a home office—ideal for remote work, hobbies, or additional guest accommodations. Located within one of the High Country's premier mountain communities, owners enjoy access to Echota's exceptional amenities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness facilities, scenic walking trails, a clubhouse, and year-round activities, all just minutes from Banner Elk, Boone, skiing, golf, hiking, and the region's most popular attractions.

142 Summit Point Trail, Banner Elk

$3,385,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 263068 MLS

Experience elegant mountain living in this warm and inviting retreat ,perfectly situated on a large double lot with breathtaking long-range views just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock . From the moment you step into the welcoming foyer, you'll be captivated by the phenomenal mountain view that set the tone for this exceptional home. The open concept floorplan is designed to showcase the scenery from nearly every room while offering the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. The chef's kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite countertops, a Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry, and a sunny breakfast room-ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the view! The great room features vaulted ceiling, a stack stone fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors , and dramatic windows that fill the house with natural light and frame the mountain view. The mail-level primary suite is a peaceful sanctuary offering gorgeous views and a luxurious bath with marble flooring. Down stairs, you'll find a second primary suite with great built ins and nice bath. A super wet bar, Two additional bedrooms , 2 and 1/2 baths, provide plenty of space for all. A spacious family room with a fireplace creates the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. The Third level offers incredible flexibility with an additional bedroom, full bath and closet, making it convenient for a guest suite, recreation room, office, or creative space. Outdoor living is just as impressive , featuring two expansive wrap around porches and a large patio on lower level where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A two car garage, double lot with plenty of flat land play area , or for gardening, and walk out all levels providing exceptional convenience and accessibility! This is a well built lovely home furnished very tastefully and comfortably for you to add your personal touches ! Minutes from downtown Blowing Rock ! Shopping and delightful restaurants ! Close proximity to Blowing Rock Country Club, and The Blue Ridge Parkway!

777 Green Hill Road, Blowing Rock

$37,500

263077 MLS

The town of Seven Devils sits between Banner Elk and Boone giving you numerous shopping and dining opportunities. The town itself has pickleball courts, community center, hiking trails, and at the top of the mountain you can zipline in the summer and snow tube in the winter. The lot has a gentle slope to it so instead of feeling like a strenuous hike, walking the lot feels like a gentle climb. You can easily navigate the property on foot without needing to scramble or clear a complex path just to see the lay of the land. The large beautiful rock cropping's provide built-in, dramatic focal points for your future yard. Instead of spending thousands on artificial retaining walls or landscaping, a builder can incorporate these massive stone structures into the home's design—perhaps framing a patio, a fire pit area, or a winding stone walkway. The lot is on a town maintained paved road and you can also connect to town water saving thousands.

Lot 87 Thorncliff Drive, Seven Devils

$299,000

262918 MLS

+27 acres for sale in Vilas, NC. This property is in a great location with a 10 minute drive to downtown Boone, 5 minute drive to scenic Valle Crucis, and 20 minute drive to the ski resorts. This 27 acre property includes a good portion of the ridge line, with multiple building site options with potential for 360 degree views of the surrounding areas and Grandfather mountain. A new gravel road has been constructed that leads to a building site with views of the Little Bavaria community lake. This building site perked for a 3 bedroom permit. Two brand new storage lofted barns sized 14x36 and 14x40 sits at the base of the property. The one studio barn faces the beautiful babbling creek that runs down the valley. There are several fascinating outcroppings and caves on the property that has plenty of wild life. A path that leads all the way to the top is currently being roughed in.

223 Rubin Walker Road, Vilas

$26,000

262863 MLS

This lots is amazing lot gives you a space build on a peaceful , nature filled location and be with in minutes form shopping areas and restaurants down town Boone has to offer.

TBD Johns Mountain Road, Vilas

$31,500

262867 MLS

Perfect setting to build your dream home or mountain retreat. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the High Country, the property provides a peaceful, secluded atmosphere while still being conveniently located just a short drive from downtown Boone.

TBD CHESTNUT GROVE Road, Boone

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