OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2020 for $1.5M

$2,536,879

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,116/mo

•

3,800

sq ft

296 Rankin Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

About this home

Without compromise, this unique in-town Blowing Rock estate property with large family home & guest house is truly a hidden gem! With over 5 gentle acres of beautifully landscaped, usable grounds in the heart of Blowing Rock, this magnificent property is bursting with character & has been in the same family since 1945. Approx. 608 feet of frontage on the 17th hole of Blowing Rock Country Club with its own stream that meanders across the entire back of the property. The main house has large kitchen, great room & 5 truly spacious bedrooms with 4.5 baths which can easily be updated. Master suite & laundry on main level. Outside fireplace and stone patio along with large decks offer enchanting outdoor living space. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and large great room with vaulted ceilings – heated 1083 sq. ft. that is not counted in the total. Adjacent to the guest house, enter the secret garden through a canopy of rhododendrons where there is plenty of room to build another house. Hardwoods under most of great room and many bedrooms. New roof and exterior paint on main house in 2019. No other property in BR like this one! Endless possibilities for family retreat or development.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

5.15 acresLot Size

$668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Rob Garrett • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listed by Gwen Steele • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Bought with NONMLS MEMBER • NONMLS

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•Source:HCMLS #217866

Redfin Estimate

$2,536,879

$1.0M since sold in January 2020$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 44.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,700,000
A
4 beds5 baths3,712 sq ft
501 Green Hill Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,700,000
B
4 beds4 baths4,803 sq ft
189 New River Lake Dr, 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 JUL 30, 2026
$1,850,000
D
3 beds4 baths3,550 sq ft
260 Beacon Hill Hl, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,430,000
E
3 beds4 baths2,729 sq ft
204 Huckleberry Trl, 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 7 HRS AGO
$655,000
2 beds2 baths1,701 sq ft
240 Village Dr #403, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
NEW 34 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
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Sale history for 296 Rankin Rd

Tax history for 296 Rankin Rd

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.15 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

3,388

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

2817350786000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, No Garage, Private

Interior

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

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane

Interior Features
Appliances: Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Stone, Outside, Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,800
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame

Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
Has View
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
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 5.15
Lot Size Area: 5.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.15
Zoning Description: Residential,Subdivision

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,017

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Location Information
Subdivision Name: R.G. Rankin Property

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,388
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Watauga County
APN: 2817350786000

Home facts updated by county records on Jan 13, 2023

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools

Blowing Rock Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi

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, 2 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

$2.41M – $2.92M

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Home values near 296 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
216 Rankin Road, Blowing Rock, NC 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4490 Sq. Ft.	$1,607,442

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