Rare Offering for a magnificent 200-ft cascading WATERFALL, 1,000 ft of Howard's Creek frontage, & a new (C/O issued '23) Mountain Modern home on 4+ acres in close proximity to Boone! Short-term rentals permitted=investment potential! Perfect as a getaway or vacation rental w/ views & sounds from one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the High Country from inside the home & out! A trail leads from the home along the designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream to a natural pool at the base of the waterfall. Home features all main living on the WALK-IN LEVEL & has easy access year-round. Open-concept floorplan w/ 2 suites, wood accents, T&G vaulted ceilings, pine beams. Enjoy waterfall views from large deck & from floor-to-ceiling windows in Great Room. Primary suite on main features walk-in closet & heated floors in bath, & loft/office space could function as 3rd sleeping area (3BR potential if buyer expanded septic). Also featuring: covered entry, security system, gazebo/firepit area, shed.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
4.26 acresLot Size
$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jay Vincent• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties
Contact: jay@vincentproperties.com
Bought with Chloe Lunsford• Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park
Fisherman's Paradise on Howard's Creek: Rare Offering for a magnificent 200-foot cascading WATERFALL, 1,000 feet of Howard's Creek frontage, & a new (C/O issued '23) Mountain Modern home. .. on 4+ acres in close proximity to Boone! Short-term rentals permitted = investment potential! Perfect as a mountain getaway or vacation rental with views & sounds from one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the High Country from inside the home & out! A trail leads from the home along the designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream to a natural pool at the base of the waterfall. Home features all the main living on the WALK-IN LEVEL (primary suite, living, kitchen, laundry) & has easy access year-round on state-maintained, paved roads. Open-concept floorplan with two BR/BA suites, wood accents, & tongue & groove, vaulted ceilings supported by large pine beams. Enjoy waterfall views from a large wrap-around deck & from floor-to-ceiling windows in the Great Room. Multiple large doors & windows in the Great Room open to let in the cool mountain breeze & sounds of the waterfall. The primary suite on the main level features a custom tin sliding barn door, large walk-in closet & radiant heated floors in the bathroom, & the loft/office space upstairs could function as a third sleeping area (3 BR potential if buyer expanded septic). Also featuring: covered entry, security system, gazebo/firepit area, shed.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4044876
Sep 27, 2023
Sold
$1,342,510
$738/sq ft
Aug 18, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 28, 2023
Listed
$1,500,000
$825/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,881 (+0.2%)
$92,000 + $387,900
$479,900
2024
$1,878 (−5.2%)
$92,000 + $387,900
$479,900
2023
$1,981 (+336.0%)
$94,400 + $387,900
$482,300
2022
$454 (−44.4%)
$94,400 + $7,300
$101,700
2020
$817
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2019
$817 (+24.6%)
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2018
$655
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2017
$655 (+11.1%)
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2016
$590
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2015
$590
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2014
$590
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
Tax history for 2583 Howards Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,881 (+0.2%)
$92,000 + $387,900
$479,900
2024
$1,878 (−5.2%)
$92,000 + $387,900
$479,900
2023
$1,981 (+336.0%)
$94,400 + $387,900
$482,300
2022
$454 (−44.4%)
$94,400 + $7,300
$101,700
2020
$817
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2019
$817 (+24.6%)
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2018
$655
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2017
$655 (+11.1%)
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2016
$590
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2015
$590
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
2014
$590
$112,600 + $50,000
$162,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,790
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2902539101000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 20, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Upper: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement Information
Basement Features: Other
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Gas Vented, Great Room
Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Room Count: 12
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Hardboard Siding, Stone Veneer
New Construction
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: Other - See Remarks
Water Body Name: Creek
Property Information
Development Status: Completed
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
Zoning Specification: None
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek Front, Flood Plain/Bottom Land, Creek/Stream, Waterfall, Waterfront, Wooded, Other - See Remarks
Lot Size Area: 4.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Green Valley
Middle Or Junior High School: Watauga
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Directions: From Hwy 421 in Boone at New Market Center, take Hwy 194 (Jefferson Road) North for appx. 1.6 miles to a left on Howards Creek Road. Continue for 2.5 miles to the driveway entrance on your left (see "2583" sign at driveway entrance). Continue on gravel drive and stay right at the fork in the driveway to continue to the property (see "DeFrain Lane" sign at fork in driveway and white chain over driveway entrance). No drive-bys. Shown by appointment only.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2902539101000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 20, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1818
Living Area: 1818
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,818
Sq. Ft. Upper: 513
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1305
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two
Team Information
Buyer Team Mls Id: R22388
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Schools
Green Valley Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 87° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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