Location, Location, Location!! SHORT AND LONG TERM RENTALS ALLOWED!! Discover a rare find in Blowing Rock—a charming single-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on nearly 1 acre in a secluded community. Soak in the mountain views and embrace the best of up-country living. Recent updates include a new roof and an encapsulated crawl space, ensuring peace of mind. All appliances stay, making this move-in ready. With its unbeatable location, space, and views, this Blowing Rock retreat won’t last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$298Price/Sq.Ft.
$42/moHOA Dues
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kaitlin Crawford• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
Contact: kaitlincrawfordrealtor@gmail.com
Bought with Jacqueline Smith• Keller Williams High Country
Bought with Leslie Eason• Keller Williams High Country
Est. $1,802 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 489 Astor Cook Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Mar 26, 2026
Sold
$397,000
$298/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4329880
Mar 26, 2026
Sold
$396,725
$298/sq ft
Mar 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 13, 2026
Price Changed
$399,900
$300/sq ft
Dec 27, 2025
Listed
$429,000
$322/sq ft
HCMLS #257541
Mar 26, 2026
Sold
$396,725
$298/sq ft
Mar 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 13, 2026
Price Changed
$399,900
$300/sq ft
Aug 31, 2025
Price Changed
$429,000
$322/sq ft
Aug 18, 2025
Listed
$450,000
$338/sq ft
+19
Location, Location, Location!! SHORT AND LONG TERM RENTALS ALLOWED!! Discover a rare find in Blowing Rock—a charming single-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on nearly 1 acre in a secluded community. Soak in the mountain views and embrace the best of up-country living. Recent updates include a new roof and an encapsulated crawl space, ensuring peace of mind. All appliances stay, making this move-in ready. With its unbeatable location, space, and views, this Blowing Rock retreat won’t last long!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$586 (−28.0%)
$48,400 + $207,500
$255,900
2024
$814 (+41.8%)
$48,400 + $207,500
$255,900
2023
$574 (−43.8%)
$48,400 + $207,500
$255,900
2022
$1,022 (+25.4%)
$48,400 + $207,500
$255,900
2020
$815
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
2019
$815 (+11.1%)
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
2018
$734
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
2017
$734 (+9.8%)
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
2016
$668
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
2015
$668
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
2014
$668
$24,200 + $138,000
$162,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,332
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2818760458000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 8
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Vinyl
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: NA
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Annual Expense: 500.00
School Information
Elementary School: Blowing Rock
Middle Or Junior High School: Blowing Rock
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Directions: From Smith Crossroads in Lenoir, take 321 N 22m to Astor Cook Rd, on Left (just before the Mustard Seed Market on the Right). Home on left, see sign. From Boone, Take 321 South 4.6 m to Astor Cook Rd on the Right (just passed the Mustard Seed Market on the Left). Home on left, see sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,332
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2818760458000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1332
Living Area: 1332
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,332
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1332
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Blowing Rock Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
8/10
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
7 days above 87° expected this year, 19 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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Historical weather
Blowing Rock, NC • 28605
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
5 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$433,000 – $524,000
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