This is your chance to own a mountain home getaway or a successful short term rental property! Well maintained 3BR, 2 1/2 BA log home offering 2,059 sq ft of living space in a private, peaceful setting centrally located between Boone and Blowing Rock. The home features a spacious great room with wood floors, stone gas fireplace and an abundance of natural light alongside an inviting dining area and well equipped kitchen. The main level also boasts a large primary suite with private deck access. Outside, enjoy a large deck with outdoor fireplace and a covered hot tub. Not included in the square footage is an almost 700sq ft living area with full bath above the garage which is ideal for office, studio or rental unit. Wide covered porches, ample storage and yard space complete this turnkey property, which comes fully furnished and proven short term rental success.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Angie Cannon• Cannon & Cannon Properties,LLC
Contact: angelacannonrealestate@gmail.com
Bought with Jessica Auten• Premier Sotheby's International Realty
This exceptionally well-maintained log home is centrally located in Foscoe and situated in a quiet, open wooded setting. Enter a spacious great room with handsome wood floors, soaring ceilings, beautiful natural light, stone gas fireplace, inviting dining area and a well-equipped kitchen. Large master bedroom and bath are also found on the main level with access to private deck. Convenient side door offers easy access to and from the two-car garage. Located between the home and the heated garage is a deck and covered hot tub, ideal for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. The second floor offers two spacious bedrooms, a second full bath and a cozy family nook. The home has lots of storage and closets and also offers an additional 700 square feet of heated and cooled living space with a full bath above the garage. This uncounted space could easily be rented or used as an office or studio. Wide covered porches are found on the front and side of the home and there is ample yard for pets. Ideal for short-term rental possibilities, this home was exceptionally constructed and the furniture is negotiable in a separate bill of sale. Please remove shoes inside of home, per seller request.
Public Records
Apr 12, 2006
Sold
$375,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,433 (+25.8%)
$28,200 + $330,000
$358,200
2024
$1,139 (−18.5%)
$28,200 + $330,000
$358,200
2022
$1,398 (−14.7%)
$28,200 + $330,000
$358,200
2019
$1,638 (+11.7%)
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2018
$1,466
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2017
$1,466 (+10.4%)
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2016
$1,328
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2015
$1,328
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2014
$1,328
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
Tax history for 285 Fox Cove Rd S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,433 (+25.8%)
$28,200 + $330,000
$358,200
2024
$1,139 (−18.5%)
$28,200 + $330,000
$358,200
2022
$1,398 (−14.7%)
$28,200 + $330,000
$358,200
2019
$1,638 (+11.7%)
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2018
$1,466
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2017
$1,466 (+10.4%)
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2016
$1,328
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2015
$1,328
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
2014
$1,328
$26,800 + $317,200
$344,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
56,628
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,745
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1888672114000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
Parking Features: Detached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 1
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Half Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Log
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub
Property Information
Second Living Quarters: Upper Level Garage
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,745
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1888672114000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 1, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2745
Living Area: 2059
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,059
Sq. Ft. Upper: 715
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1344
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Second Living Quarters Heated Living Area: 686
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: Two
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Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$662,000 – $801,000
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