OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2016 for $1M

$2,475,056

•

7,641

sq ft

478 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 28607

About this home

Impressive cottage-style estate home with huge view on nearly 2 acres, ready for move-in. Heavy custom trim package includes beautiful hardwoods custom carpentry, gorgeous authentic stacked-stone masonry & architectural upgrades, granite, & stainless. Gourmet kitchen has gas cooktop, granite, SS, extensive cabinetry & pantries. Master-on-main has fireplace & luxury bath. Soaring ceilings, billiards, bar/kitchenette, downstairs family room & theater/party room, cedar storage room, spacious multi-purpose rooms. Generous wrap-around decks on 2 levels. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 3 half-baths. Oversized 3-car garage, plenty of parking & turn-around. This home has been a treasured family getaway for several years but was originally a year-around family home. Radon mitigation system in place. 4 BR perk. Wonderful traditional style, timeless curb appeal. Mature landscaping with lots of rhododendrons, very little mowing. Great hardscape w/ beautiful stacked-stone walls, columns, outdoor lighting. Fully & comfortably furnished, new roof 2015. Convenient location is private & quiet.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

1.8 acresLot Size

$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Pamela Winkler • Blowing Rock Properties, Inc

Bought with Tom Abernethy • RE/MAX Realty Group

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•Source:HCMLS #195579

Redfin Estimate

$2,475,056

$1.4M since sold in October 2016$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 243.6% higher than the average sale price ($720K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$495,000
A
2 beds3.5 baths2,795 sq ft
170 Mountain Laurel Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$812,500
B
3 beds3.5 baths3,377 sq ft
135 Heritage Dr, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$945,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,036 sq ft
158 Fern Forest Ln, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$765,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,128 sq ft
178 Sorrento Park Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$589,900
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,439 sq ft
245 Papa Cook Rd, Boone, NC 28607
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
675 Ski Acres Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
$715,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,903 sq ft
675 Ski Acres Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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$4,232/mo

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Market trends in 28607, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.2%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$550K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

77d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

123

11 MoM

New listings for sale

$445,000
2 beds2 baths1,116 sq ft
506 Peaceful Haven Dr #1111, Boone, NC 28607
$550,000
3 beds2 baths2,825 sq ft
199 Shady Glen Ln, Boone, NC 28607
$660,000
3 beds2 baths1,629 sq ft
365 Grand Blvd, Boone, NC 28607
$669,500
5 beds4.5 baths3,312 sq ft
410 Poplar Hill Drive Dr, Boone, NC 28607
$375,000
2 beds1 bath1,087 sq ft
468 George Wilson Rd, Boone, NC 28607
3D WALKTHROUGH
$555,000
2 beds2 baths1,266 sq ft
446 Peaceful Haven Dr #831, Boone, NC 28607
$5,733,000
5 beds6 baths9,730 sq ft
539 Nightshade Rd, Boone, NC 28607
3D WALKTHROUGH
$499,000
3 beds2 baths1,787 sq ft
103 Old East Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607
$419,500
2 beds1 bath874 sq ft
105 Norris Trl, Boone, NC 28607
$875,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,260 sq ft
560 Greystone Dr, Boone, NC 28607
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Sale history for 478 Forestridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,683 (+0.1%)

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2024

$8,671

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2023

$8,671 (+0.3%)

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2022

$8,648 (+52.6%)

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2021

$5,666

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2020

$5,666

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2019

$5,666 (+11.9%)

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2018

$5,063

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2017

$5,063 (+10.5%)

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

2016

$4,583 (+2.7%)

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

2015

$4,463

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

2014

$4,463

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

Tax history for 478 Forestridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,683 (+0.1%)

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2024

$8,671

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2023

$8,671 (+0.3%)

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2022

$8,648 (+52.6%)

$84,600 + $2,182,000

$2,266,600

2021

$5,666

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2020

$5,666

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2019

$5,666 (+11.9%)

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2018

$5,063

$65,000 + $1,141,500

$1,206,500

2017

$5,063 (+10.5%)

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

2016

$4,583 (+2.7%)

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

2015

$4,463

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

2014

$4,463

$65,500 + $1,142,000

$1,207,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.89 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

8,409

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

2829087328000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Private

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane, Other, See Remarks, Wood

Interior Features
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Appliances: Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Gas, Other, See Remarks, Stone, Propane

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,877
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,764
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone

Property Features
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool

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 Acres: 1.8
Zoning Description: Deed Restrictions

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,701

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $900
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $75

Schools Information
Elementary School: Hardin Park

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Kellwood

Community Information
Community Features: Golf

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,409
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2829087328000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationofRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools

Hardin Park Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 88° expected this year, 20 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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Boone, NC • 28607

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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.35M – $2.85M

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Home values near 478 Forestridge Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
832 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4035 Sq. Ft.	$1,276,904
149 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3056 Sq. Ft.	$887,675

Address	Redfin Estimate
843 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3035 Sq. Ft.	$1,002,248
254 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2502 Sq. Ft.	$659,053

Address	Redfin Estimate
868 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2846 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,368
463 Forestridge Dr, Boone, NC 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$990,530

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