Hound Ears Homes under $600,000

Welcome to Hound Ears, a picturesque subdivision nestled in the heart of Boone, North Carolina. Surrounded by the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, Hound Ears offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, making it an ideal choice for families, retirees, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its charming mountain ambiance, this community is a haven for those seeking tranquility without sacrificing access to urban amenities.

One of the standout features of Hound Ears is the diverse range of homes available, particularly those priced under $600,000. Here, you’ll find a variety of architectural styles that cater to different tastes—from cozy cabins to contemporary mountain retreats. Each home is thoughtfully designed to harmonize with the stunning landscape, providing residents with the perfect backdrop for both relaxation and recreation.

Living in Hound Ears means embracing an active lifestyle. The subdivision is just a stone’s throw away from hiking trails, golf courses, and ski resorts, ensuring that adventure is always within reach. Additionally, Boone’s vibrant downtown area, with its eclectic shops, delightful restaurants, and cultural attractions, is only a short drive away, offering residents the best of both worlds.

Whether you’re looking to invest in your first home, downsize, or find a vacation retreat, Hound Ears presents an exceptional opportunity to experience the charm of mountain living without breaking the bank. Explore the possibilities today and discover why Hound Ears is the perfect place to call home!

Newest Hound Ears Homes under $600,000

$420,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 262313 MLS

Rare and distinctive mountain retreat in the Hound Ears Club community. This one-of-a-kind property features two architecturally striking octagonal homes connected by an expansive shared deck, creating the perfect blend of privacy, flexibility, and gathering space for family and guests. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the High Country, the unique dual-residence design offers endless possibilities for multi-generational living, vacation rental potential, or guest accommodations. The spacious connecting deck serves as the heart of the property, great for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the peaceful mountain setting. Located within the gated Hound Ears community, residents have the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional mountain lifestyle. Club membership provides access to a championship golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, swimming pool, fine dining, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Conveniently situated between Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk, this extraordinary property combines privacy, character, and access to some of the High Country's finest amenities. A truly rare opportunity to own one of Hound Ears' most unique homes. Provides excellent opportunity to live in one unit and rent the other unit.

155/157 Sycamore Street, Boone

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 261966 MLS

Tucked within the gated community of Hound Ears Club, this charming A-frame mountain retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and seasonal beauty. Enjoy vibrant fall colors from the expansive oversized deck, an ideal setting for relaxing or entertaining in the cool mountain air. This move-in ready three-bedroom, two-bath home is being offered furnished with only a few exceptions, making it easy to begin enjoying mountain living right away. Thoughtfully updated in recent years, the home features new LVP flooring in the living area, a Frigidaire Gallery glass cooktop range, high-wall ductless mini-split air conditioning, double-pane Quaker Brighton Series windows, and tasteful landscape lighting that enhances the property’s inviting atmosphere. Ideally situated between Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk, homeowners enjoy access to over six miles of private hiking trails, private fly fishing along the scenic Watauga River, as well as the community dog park and garden. Optional club memberships offer an exceptional lifestyle experience with fine and casual dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, a swimming pool with rock waterfall, and a newly outfitted fitness center. Offered fully furnished - with exception of Adirondack red chair set & table, and metal/leather chair in main bedroom. Home is rented July 2-12.

268 Cherry, Boone

$599,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 261361 MLS

LOCK & LEAVE LIFESTYLE: get your slice of the fairy tale cabin lifestyle enjoy living now move in ready; 24/7 guarded and gated security in the Hound Ears Community with its very central location in-between Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk. Thankfully post H. Helene electric, water restored within days; unlike most of Hound Ears took closer to 2 weeks. The cabin sits on a fairly flat lot surrounded by large beautiful boulders, immerse yourself in nature while being a hop skip from the clubhouse, fitness center, mailroom, golf course and dining. The famous one & only original Daniel Boone Cabin on an idyllic lot was owned by Glenn Causey who played the actor of Daniel Boone during his tenure at Horn in the West. A true cabin is what everyone wants, living in the gates of Hound Ears provides a picture perfect postcard photo of the golf course as you enter is a big plus for property values. Hound Ears is Watauga County's ONLY Country Club; gated 24 hr security centrally equidistant to Blowing Rock, Boone & Banner Elk. Canopied in a tree like story book setting the home is ‘not too big, not too small, just right’, a perfect sanctuary for a getaway haven. The roaring true wood burning fireplace will be your family focus for memorable nights with smores, the character of a wood burning fireplace creates much coziness. The interior boasts 'blonde' wood walls and ceilings for a light airy home' Enjoy 4 season living with ease; the flat lot allows you to bring entertaining outside on a larger scale. The walkway to the cabin was rebuilt in flagstone with intricate grout work boasting a sun shower, all the walls & under roof has insulated roof panels the wood shingles are pressure treated, this home was gutted and rebuilt from the inside -other A-frames may not have these upgrades. Rare to find a home on sewer (not septic) in Hound Ears, you will have an item for sewer on your water bill, meaning expansion for adding bedrooms or living area is more feasable than a lot on septic. Elite Mountain Properties does not hold EMD, please deliver to escrow agent. There are STR rental restriction's, please contact Hound Ears for updated policies. Club amenities are not included those memberships are available through the club. Dishwasher plumbed, kitchen was rebuilt with this in mind, Solid Maple wood floors on main floor, Travertine tile in showers. Hound Ears does not have street or roads as an extension its just 233 Cherry. Current quarterly HOA dues listed are $1125 residential/ plus $270 ($195 Road, $75 Capital Reserve). Watauga County taxes $1563.08. Club Membership for amenities including golf, dining, fitness, tennis, pickleball, swim complex is available separately.

233 Cherry, Boone

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