Perched on top of the mountain peak, this updated cottage in Hound Ears Club has everything you are looking for. Enjoy the views from the spacious deck overlooking mountains, great for entertaining and cookouts, or venture around to a secluded area and dip into the hot tub. On colder night’s stay inside and enjoy a cozy fire featuring a stone wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceiling, wood floor throughout the house, exposed beams with tongue and groove ceilings. Two bedrooms on the main floor with updated baths and sleeping loft above. Hound Ears Club is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk, Location!! Memberships are separate for purchase and include fine/casual dining, golf, tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool with rock waterfall grill onsite with drinks and dining options, fitness center. As a Homeowner enjoy hiking trails, community garden, Grover's Dog Park, Watauga River access, picnic & park to sit and enjoy the sounds of the rushing river.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$475Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rick Pifer• Hound Ears Real Estate
Contact: 828-963-4301
Bought with William Kelly• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
Enjoy The Beautiful mountain views from this outdoor living space. This UPDATED cottage in Hound Ears Club has an Open floor plan with abundant of light, cozy stone wood-burning fireplace, wood floor throughout the house, exposed beams with tongue and groove ceilings. Two bedrooms on the main floor and sleeping loft. Large deck overlooking mountains, great for entertaining and cookouts. Home is offered furnished with few exception.
Public Records
Oct 20, 2006
Sold
$270,000
$227/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,434 (+32.9%)
$78,500 + $279,900
$358,400
2024
$1,079 (−20.2%)
$78,500 + $279,900
$358,400
2023
$1,352 (+1.7%)
$78,500 + $260,900
$339,400
2022
$1,329 (+8.1%)
$78,500 + $260,900
$339,400
2021
$1,229
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2020
$1,229
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2019
$1,229 (+11.5%)
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2018
$1,102
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2017
$1,102 (+10.2%)
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2016
$1,000
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2015
$1,000
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2014
$1,000
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
Tax history for 143 Oak
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,434 (+32.9%)
$78,500 + $279,900
$358,400
2024
$1,079 (−20.2%)
$78,500 + $279,900
$358,400
2023
$1,352 (+1.7%)
$78,500 + $260,900
$339,400
2022
$1,329 (+8.1%)
$78,500 + $260,900
$339,400
2021
$1,229
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2020
$1,229
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2019
$1,229 (+11.5%)
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2018
$1,102
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2017
$1,102 (+10.2%)
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2016
$1,000
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2015
$1,000
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
2014
$1,000
$54,100 + $199,600
$253,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,305
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1899065077000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Shake, Wood
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,188
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Has View
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: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.35
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,352
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Other
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $4,650
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $387.50
Schools Information
Elementary School: Valle Crucis
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Hound Ears
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,305
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1899065077000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: 828-963-4301
Around this home
Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 23 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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Estimated sale price
$537,000 – $649,000
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