OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2020 for $815K

$1,607,442

•

4,490

sq ft

216 Rankin Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

About this home

Lovely Blowing Rock home has original 1940s cottage charm with modern updates and additions. Pretty native landscaping and stone paths lead to a covered front entry into the original part of the home with a cozy living room, exposed beams, and a fireplace. Upstairs are three tongue and grove bedrooms and two 2 full baths. Newer addition on main level includes master bedroom with full bath, dual closets, impressive Great Room with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, a wall of windows and sliders opening to large deck, and a delightful covered outdoor living area with fireplace. Chef's kitchen has handsome cabinetry, premier appliances, granite counters, and a nice flow into the dining area. Lower level has a large office, 5th bedroom plus sitting area, full bath, and family room with easy access to the outdoor patio. Attached, 2-car garage also has a guest suite above with a bedroom, full bath, and generous living room. Grounds are beautifully landscaped with wooded backyard leading to a small stream. One can easily take a golf cart ride into town, or to the Blowing Rock Golf Course! Home offers charm and lots of separate space inside and out. Home is priced to sell.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

1.56 acresLot Size

$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Linda K. Robinson • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listed by Patti Turner • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Bought with Gwen Steele • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Bought with Rob Garrett • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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•Source:HCMLS #221447

Redfin Estimate

$1,607,442

$792K since sold in June 2020$34K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,700,000
A
4 beds4 baths4,803 sq ft
189 New River Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,700,000
B
4 beds5 baths3,712 sq ft
501 Green Hill Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,193 sq ft
483 W Green Hill Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$2,100,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths4,715 sq ft
371 Green Hill Woods, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,850,000
E
3 beds4 baths3,550 sq ft
260 Beacon Hill Hl, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,037,500
F
5 beds5 baths4,083 sq ft
241 Heritage Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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Market trends in 28605, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.3%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$301 MoM

Avg. days on market

89d

25 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 14 HRS AGO
$775,000
2 beds2 baths1,375 sq ft
491 Waterside Dr Unit Adirondack 1, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$2,200,000
4 beds3 baths2,898 sq ft
258 Rankin Road Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$7,950,000
5 beds4.5 baths6,277 sq ft
1345 Wonderland Trl, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$995,000
3 beds3 baths1,849 sq ft
235 Rippling Brook Way Unit Sierra 6, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$1,050,000
3 beds3 baths1,960 sq ft
140 Pond View Ln Unit Blue Ridge 4, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$1,250,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,080 sq ft
1968 Main St #12, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$889,000
3 beds3 baths2,192 sq ft
127 Foxwood Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
3D WALKTHROUGH
$675,000
1 bed1.5 baths1,076 sq ft
119 Loggers Trl, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$14,950,000
6 beds7.5 baths10,317 sq ft
733 Dogwood Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 2PM
$2,500,000
5 beds5.5 baths5,043 sq ft
119 Summer Day Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Sale history for 216 Rankin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,265 (−46.5%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2024

$6,104 (+1.4%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2023

$6,020 (+3.3%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2022

$5,830 (−26.7%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2021

$7,958 (+5.0%)

$201,500 + $744,200

$945,700

2020

$7,579 (−12.2%)

$201,500 + $744,200

$945,700

2019

$8,634 (+9.6%)

$201,500 + $744,200

$945,700

2018

$7,879

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

2017

$7,879 (+128.0%)

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

2015

$3,456

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

2014

$3,456

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

Tax history for 216 Rankin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,265 (−46.5%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2024

$6,104 (+1.4%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2023

$6,020 (+3.3%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2022

$5,830 (−26.7%)

$123,000 + $712,800

$835,800

2021

$7,958 (+5.0%)

$201,500 + $744,200

$945,700

2020

$7,579 (−12.2%)

$201,500 + $744,200

$945,700

2019

$8,634 (+9.6%)

$201,500 + $744,200

$945,700

2018

$7,879

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

2017

$7,879 (+128.0%)

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

2015

$3,456

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

2014

$3,456

$201,500 + $877,200

$1,078,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

5.5

Stories

1.2

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.56 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

4,468

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

2817362307000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Private

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Propane, Wood

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Outside

Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,246
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,244
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone, Frame

Property Features
Other Structures: Guest House

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1.56
Lot Size Area: 1.56
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.56
Zoning Description: City,Residential

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,987

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Blowing Rock
High School: Watauga

Location Information
Subdivision Name: OtherSeeRemarks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,468
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 1.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Watauga County
APN: 2817362307000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools

Blowing Rock Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

1 days above 90° expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Blowing Rock, NC • 28605

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Estimated sale price

$1.53M – $1.85M

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Home values near 216 Rankin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
285 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2481 Sq. Ft.	$965,267
133 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3347 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,666

Address	Redfin Estimate
155 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4734 Sq. Ft.	$1,234,457
297 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$837,834

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$534,583
296 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,536,879

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