Great location, short golf cart ride to new fitness center, club house and pro shop. One level living, Hound Ears classic. Flat driveway with plenty of room to park. Gently sloped lawn with grass, woods and boulders, plus just the right amount of shade. Space for children and pets. Expanded countertop with peninsula sink and picturesque view from kitchen window. Easy access to wrap around deck, open floor plan with cozy wood burning fireplace. 2 bedrooms on main floor, 1 full bath and 1 bedroom and full bath upstairs w/ extra storage area. Well maintained spacious crawl space with newly installed Clean Space. Endearing mountain cottage waiting for your family to enjoy the cool maintain air. Hound Ears Club is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk, Location!!Memberships are available for purchase and include fine/casual dining, golf, tennis, 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 or go fishing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rick Pifer• Hound Ears Real Estate
Listed by Denise Jarvis• Hound Ears Real Estate
Bought with Cindy Kovalcin• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Source:HCMLS #231589
Redfin Estimate
$530,154
$125K since sold in January 2022$21K since July
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This home's estimate is 10% higher than the average sale price ($482K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great location, short golf cart ride to new fitness center, club house and pro shop. One level living, Hound Ears classic. Flat driveway with plenty of room to park. Gently sloped lawn with grass, woods and boulders, plus just the right amount of shade. Space for children and pets. Expanded countertop with peninsula sink and picturesque view from kitchen window. Easy access to wrap around deck, open floor plan with cozy wood burning fireplace. 2 bedrooms on main floor, 1 full bath and 1 bedroom and full bath upstairs w/ extra storage area. Well maintained spacious crawl space with newly installed Clean Space. Endearing mountain cottage waiting for your family to enjoy the cool maintain air. Hound Ears Club is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone and Banner Elk, Location!!Memberships are available for purchase and include fine/casual dining, golf, tennis, 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 or go fishing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,459 (+0.8%)
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2024
$1,447
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2023
$1,447 (+1.6%)
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2022
$1,424 (+23.3%)
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2020
$1,155
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2019
$1,155 (+11.4%)
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2018
$1,036
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2017
$1,036 (+10.1%)
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2016
$941
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2015
$941
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2014
$941
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
Tax history for 188 Chestnut
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,459 (+0.8%)
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2024
$1,447
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2023
$1,447 (+1.6%)
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2022
$1,424 (+23.3%)
$77,600 + $287,700
$365,300
2020
$1,155
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2019
$1,155 (+11.4%)
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2018
$1,036
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2017
$1,036 (+10.1%)
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2016
$941
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2015
$941
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
2014
$941
$37,000 + $200,300
$237,300
*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 Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOUND EARS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,470
Building Sq. Ft: 1,470
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: LOT 5 SEC 1 HOUND EARS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,583
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 13
Municipality Name: WATAUGA
Acres: 0.22
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1899138808000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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, 25 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
$504,000 – $610,000
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