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Boone,NC 28607
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,753 sqft
Price per Sqft $482
MLS Listing ID 258858
Style Log Home,Mountain
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1978
Annual Tax Amount $1,229
Lot Size 3.940 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Escape to a Mountain Haven on Howards Creek, where timeless charm meets modern comfort. This one-of-a-kind property offers nearly 400 feet of pristine creek frontage, ideal for fishing and recreation, located on 3.9+ private acres, just minutes from downtown Boone. Featuring a beautifully crafted main home and a separate studio apartment, the property spans over 4,400 square feet of living space and is being offered furnished with a few exceptions. Short-term rentals permitted, this distinctive retreat presents a rare opportunity for both personal enjoyment and income potential. A brand-new bridge, completed in July 2025, provides convenient, year-round access via state-maintained, paved roads. The home's picturesque setting includes expansive decks overlooking Howards Creek, a tranquil pond, and wooded privacy—all creating an atmosphere of peace and natural beauty. Designed for effortless mountain living, the main level features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and classic wormy chestnut cabinetry, an inviting living room and den—each with stone fireplaces and woodstoves—a spacious primary suite with a soaking tub and walk-in closet, and a half bath. Upstairs, the second floor offers a large open bonus area, two generous bedrooms, and a full bath. The third level, filled with light, serves as an additional sleeping or lounge area, with large windows framing the surrounding landscape. Outdoor living is enhanced by a wide covered porch overlooking the pond and creek, complete with steps leading directly down to the water's edge. The separate vaulted studio apartment includes a full kitchen and bath, ideal for guests, family, or rental use. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage, high-speed fiber-optic internet, and a gentle grade to the creek for easy access. Situated at a cool 3,600+ feet in elevation, this property offers comfortable year-round living and the true essence of mountain tranquility. The sellers note that the home has never flooded. A new metal roof is scheduled for installation in October 2025, and final grading with gravel around the new bridge will be completed in late August 2025. Blending rustic character, thoughtful updates, and investment versatility, this is a rare offering—where the sound of rushing water, mountain air, and timeless craftsmanship create a retreat unlike any other.
Location
State NC
County Watauga
Community Long Term Rental Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed
Area 2-Nfork, Mcamp, Bald Mtn
Interior
Heating Baseboard,Electric,Kerosene,Wood Stove
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Two,Free Standing,Wood Burning,Insert,Wood BurningStove
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fire Pit,Gravel Driveway
Parking Features Attached,Driveway,Garage,Two Car Garage,Gravel,Oversized,Private
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Community Features Long Term Rental Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed
Utilities Available Septic Available
Waterfront Description Creek,Pond,Stream
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s),Trees/Woods
Roof Type Metal
Building
Story 3
Sewer Septic Permit Unavailable,Septic Tank
Water Spring
Schools
Elementary Schools Green Valley
High Schools Watauga
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,New Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,New Loan