Totally updated home with long range mountain views -one of the finest offered in Hound Ears Club for this price. Beautifully appointed kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and center island. Vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace in living room with a large covered outside deck. Hardwood floors throughout. Entry level walk in with no steps and double car garage. The lower level offers a family room and bar area and two additional bedrooms each with a private bath. There is a half bath on both upper and lower floors. This home has recently been updated and shows pride of ownership. Located in HOUND EARS CLUB - a private mountain community offering golf, tennis, fitness center, swimming pool complex, dog park, fishing creeks, community garden, hiking trails, and fine/casual dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cindy Kovalcin• Blowing Rock Investment Properties
Listed by Larry Kovalcin• Blowing Rock Investment Properties
Bought with Laurie Bell• Keller Williams Realty South Park
Source:HCMLS #217721
Redfin Estimate
$1,395,889
$304K since sold in May 2026$124K since September
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This home's estimate is 37.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.
Totally updated home with long range mountain views -one of the finest offered in Hound Ears Club for this price. Beautifully appointed kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and center island. Vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace in living room with a large covered outside deck. Hardwood floors throughout. Entry level walk in with no steps and double car garage. The lower level offers a family room and bar area and two additional bedrooms each with a private bath. There is a half bath on both upper and lower floors. This home has recently been updated and shows pride of ownership. Located in HOUND EARS CLUB - a private mountain community offering golf, tennis, fitness center, swimming pool complex, dog park, fishing creeks, community garden, hiking trails, and fine/casual dining.
Public Records
Dec 27, 2006
Sold
$680,000
$210/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (+0.4%)
$79,200 + $731,300
$810,500
2024
$3,086 (−0.5%)
$79,200 + $731,300
$810,500
2022
$3,100 (−10.7%)
$79,200 + $741,400
$820,600
2021
$3,469
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2020
$3,469
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2019
$3,469 (+12.1%)
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2018
$3,095
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2017
$3,095 (+25.2%)
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2016
$2,472
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2015
$2,472
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2014
$2,472
$51,100 + $608,100
$659,200
Tax history for 1236 Hickory
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (+0.4%)
$79,200 + $731,300
$810,500
2024
$3,086 (−0.5%)
$79,200 + $731,300
$810,500
2022
$3,100 (−10.7%)
$79,200 + $741,400
$820,600
2021
$3,469
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2020
$3,469
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2019
$3,469 (+12.1%)
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2018
$3,095
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2017
$3,095 (+25.2%)
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2016
$2,472
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2015
$2,472
$51,100 + $697,100
$748,200
2014
$2,472
$51,100 + $608,100
$659,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,648
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 17
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOUND EARS GOLF & SKI CLUB DEV
Living Sq. Ft: 3,233
Building Sq. Ft: 3,233
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1A SEC 14 HOUND EARS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Legal Lot Number: 1A
Legal Block Number: 17
Municipality Name: WATAUGA
Acres: 0.3
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,233
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Watauga County
APN: 1899172435000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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