Stunning Move-In Ready Mountain Home – Many Updates, Fully Furnished 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms. This beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and mountain serenity—located just a short golf cart ride to the clubhouse and pro shop in the highly desirable Hound Ears Club community. The main level includes a spacious primary suite with an updated ensuite bath, a large great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, and remote-controlled shades that frame breathtaking mountain views. The bright, open kitchen features tile flooring, granite countertops, and newer stainless steel appliances. A sunny dining area opens to a deck for al fresco dining and entertaining. Outdoor living is exceptional with two expansive decks. Enjoy the covered outdoor living space with a stone fireplace and gas logs, or unwind in the hot tub on the lower deck with serene mountain views. Downstairs offers three additional spacious bedrooms—each with updated ensuite bathrooms and direct access to the lower deck and hot tub. This level also features a large laundry room, ample storage closets, and a sealed, unfinished basement that is serviced monthly. This area could be finished for a future office, den, bedroom, or media room. Major upgrade: The home is connected to the Hound Ears community sewer system, eliminating the need for a septic tank and allowing for potential expansion, including added bedrooms or living space. Other highlights include a one-car carport with potential to enclose and space to add golf cart storage. Offered mostly furnished, with many new furniture pieces and only a few exceptions—making it truly move-in ready. As a homeowner in Hound Ears, enjoy a gated entrance with 24/7 manned security and an array of community amenities including hiking trails, a picnic area along the Watauga River, a dog park, and a community garden. Optional club memberships are available and offer access to fly fishing, a fitness center, fine and casual dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, and a swimming pool. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a luxurious mountain retreat, this exceptional property is ready for you to move in and start enjoying the Hound Ears lifestyle. Short term rentals are allowed with restrictions. Trees will be trimmed late September.
This must-see mountain gem features four bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, a private full bath and deck access! The main floor comes complete with an open living and dining area with vaulted, beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, abundance of windows to allow for natural light throughout and a floor-to-ceiling stone, gas log fireplace. Home is level-entry with a 1-car carport and the master suite is located on the main floor. Updated kitchen with granite countertops, trash compactor, garbage disposal and pass through to dining area. Enjoy the unique mountain view from one of the large covered decks or the hot tub--With the deck facing South East you never have to worry about afternoon sun again! Great curb appeal, exceptional location, beautiful landscaping and ample parking. Home is being sold furnished with exceptions.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,643 (+22.5%)
$83,800 + $603,100
$686,900
2024
$2,157 (−15.1%)
$83,800 + $603,100
$686,900
2022
$2,541 (+0.8%)
$83,800 + $584,900
$668,700
2021
$2,522
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2020
$2,522
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2019
$2,522 (+12.0%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2018
$2,252 (+10.6%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2016
$2,036 (+1.0%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2015
$2,016 (+1.2%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2014
$1,992
$57,800 + $475,800
$533,600
Tax history for 211 Balsam
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,643 (+22.5%)
$83,800 + $603,100
$686,900
2024
$2,157 (−15.1%)
$83,800 + $603,100
$686,900
2022
$2,541 (+0.8%)
$83,800 + $584,900
$668,700
2021
$2,522
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2020
$2,522
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2019
$2,522 (+12.0%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2018
$2,252 (+10.6%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2016
$2,036 (+1.0%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2015
$2,016 (+1.2%)
$57,800 + $481,200
$539,000
2014
$1,992
$57,800 + $475,800
$533,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
3,256
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1899057946000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Propane
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shake, Wood
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,443
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,678
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 : 0.41
Lot Size Area: 0.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.41
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,598.65
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $5,680
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $473.33
Schools Information
Elementary School: Valle Crucis
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Hound Ears
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,256
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Watauga County
APN: 1899057946000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (828) 295-0700
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, 24 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
$1.45M – $1.76M
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