Discover nearly 18 acres of serene mountain beauty perched atop Junaluska Road. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of privacy, gentle topography, and natural beauty; featuring mature hardwoods, vibrant rhododendron and fern-covered forest floors. The headwaters of Trivett Branch offer the tranquil sounds of a cascading stream. Multiple homesites are possible. The current owner has already cleared a prime building site, overlooking the water, to capture the relaxing sights and sounds of the stream below. A gravel access road and cleared homesite are already established. Electricity and 5G high-speed internet available. Whether you're envisioning a private mountain estate, a vacation retreat, or a legacy property, this remarkable acreage offers an outstanding opportunity to create something truly special. Expired Septic permit.
Vacant landProperty Type
17.96 acresLot Size
$21,604Price/Acres
Listed by Karen Barker• Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listed by Suzanne Greene• Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Contact: (828) 406-2816
Bought with Brie Powell• Keller Williams High Country
This Junaluska lot is located minutes from Downtown Boone. Has road frontage with flat and gentle sloped building area. Wedged between trees and utility available, this lot would be an ideal spot to build a cabin for the weekends or a home as a primary resident. Priced 14K below tax value, restrictions have expired and definitely worth a look so close to downtown and the surrounding area.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot size
9.8 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
4,528
Year built
1985
Style
Other
County
Watauga County
APN
2901808781000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Nov 23, 2025.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Acreage
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded, Wooded
Topography: Sloping
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 17.96
Lot Size Area: 17.96
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 17.96
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $415
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Green Valley
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,528
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.8 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2901808781000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 23, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (828) 406-2816
Around this home
Schools
Hardin Park Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Watauga High
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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
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7 days above 88° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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