Unrestricted High Country Gem Just 10 Minutes to Downtown Boone and App State! Nestled on 5.65 acres backing up to Blue Ridge Parkway land, this beautifully updated, meticulously maintained home offers a rare combination of exceptional outdoor living, convenience, potential rental income with a fantastic basement apartment, and the ultimate mountain lifestyle setup for gardening, relaxation, and hobbies. Enjoy a wonderful flat yard complete with a gentle creek, mature apple and pear trees, established blueberry bushes, a greenhouse, a fenced garden area, and a marvelous outdoor shower with propane on-demand hot water. Take in the splendid mountain air from the main-level covered deck, or head downstairs to the lovely covered patio to relax in the hot tub. Inside, the open-concept main floor features a great floor plan with an updated kitchen, modern flooring, updated light fixtures, a chimney for a potential wood stove addition, and a seamless flow for entertaining. The main-level kitchen includes updated appliances and convenient hookups if you choose to add upstairs laundry. The daylight lower level offers endless potential as fully equipped second living quarters with its own separate exterior entrance, updated full kitchen, full bath, and laundry, making it ideal as an income-producing long or short term rental, guest suite, office, or creative studio. Key system upgrades include much of the plumbing has been upgraded to PEX, a new water heater, a new pressure tank, an upgraded electrical panel, and a 50-amp exterior outlet ready for an RV or EV charger, all with easy year-round access on state-maintained roads. This is an absolutely fabulous house on a fantastic piece of land in an excellent location! This home shares a driveway with the neighboring vacant lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5.65 acresLot Size
$229Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kimmy Tiedemann• Keller Williams High Country
5 miles from the heart of Boone sits this incredible property with over 5 acres, a stream, large yard, and two totally independent living areas (one on each level)! The lower level has its own entrance and has been completely updated. Two bedrooms were converted into one large bedroom (could easily be converted back). Bathroom is very spacious with the bath and the kitchens on each level boasting beautiful wormy chestnut cabinets. Lower level has an inviting front patio looking into the wooded privacy that extends all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway with a bold stream just steps away from the edge of the yard. New laminate floors throughout the entire lower level and even its own laundry. Upper level is accessed from the front and has 3 spacious bedrooms. The master on the upper floor has its own access directly to the covered deck that runs the length of the home and overlooks the stream and woods beyond. Spacious bath with tub shower and double vanities on the main. Main floor living area also accesses the rear deck. Enormous front yard sits you off of the road and has blueberry bushes and apple trees waiting for you to harvest. Don't miss this great property!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,496 (+0.8%)
$102,200 + $273,000
$375,200
2024
$1,484
$102,200 + $273,000
$375,200
2023
$1,484 (+1.6%)
$102,200 + $273,000
$375,200
2022
$1,461 (+29.6%)
$102,200 + $273,000
$375,200
2021
$1,127
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2020
$1,127
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2019
$1,127 (+11.4%)
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2018
$1,012
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2017
$1,012 (+10.1%)
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2016
$919
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2015
$919
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
2014
$919
$75,700 + $155,500
$231,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,416
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,416
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2930590675000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
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 94° expected this year, 19 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Boone, NC • 28607
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 410 Don Hayes Rd
$573,778
$6,352 under list price of $580K
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