Great investment home or full-time home! Beautiful and updated home, sitting above the 7th green on the Hound Ears golf course with gorgeous views of the golf course, mountains, pond, and river!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Irene Sawyer• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
Bought with Cindy Kovalcin• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Time to make memories!Overlook mountains and the golf course in a private, gated, golf course community! Totally renovated and being offered fully furnished. Level entry, large great room with a mountain cottage feel!! Dining room, kitchen and all bedrooms are very spacious! Large kitchen with updated appliances and granite counter tops. Huge picture windows in great room with views of the golf course and mountains. Stone wood burning fireplace for the cool summer nights!Huge deck off great room for grilling and entertaining, Plus loft area on second floor could be study/office/library also has views!! Family room on lower level with pool table and walk out to covered deck with hot tub. All bedrooms have wonderful views and private baths!! Covered lower deck with hot tub overlooking the Golf Course and mtns!! Beautiful landscaped yard, golf cart storage area. Hound Ears Club is a member owned, private, gated community that offers many amenities (golf course, clubhouse dining, swimming pool, tennis, picnic grounds, fishing in Watauga River, hiking, fitness center).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,521 (−1.0%)
$69,900 + $583,800
$653,700
2024
$2,545 (+28.2%)
$69,900 + $583,800
$653,700
2023
$1,985 (+1.2%)
$69,900 + $593,700
$663,600
2022
$1,962 (−22.1%)
$69,900 + $441,600
$511,500
2021
$2,519
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2020
$2,519
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2019
$2,519 (+12.0%)
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2018
$2,250 (+25.3%)
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2017
$1,795 (+27.5%)
$75,000 + $350,600
$425,600
2016
$1,408
$75,000 + $350,600
$425,600
2015
$1,408
$75,000 + $350,600
$425,600
2014
$1,408
$75,000 + $291,000
$366,000
Tax history for 481 Beech
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,521 (−1.0%)
$69,900 + $583,800
$653,700
2024
$2,545 (+28.2%)
$69,900 + $583,800
$653,700
2023
$1,985 (+1.2%)
$69,900 + $593,700
$663,600
2022
$1,962 (−22.1%)
$69,900 + $441,600
$511,500
2021
$2,519
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2020
$2,519
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2019
$2,519 (+12.0%)
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2018
$2,250 (+25.3%)
$75,000 + $463,400
$538,400
2017
$1,795 (+27.5%)
$75,000 + $350,600
$425,600
2016
$1,408
$75,000 + $350,600
$425,600
2015
$1,408
$75,000 + $350,600
$425,600
2014
$1,408
$75,000 + $291,000
$366,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,742
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1889958542000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Golf Cart Garage, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Exhaust Fan, Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Appliances: Cooktop, Down Draft, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Invisible
Roof: Shake, Wood
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,492
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,184
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond
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 : 0.45
Lot Size Area: 0.45
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Zoning Description: Deed Restrictions,Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,795
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $4,285
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $357.08
Schools Information
Elementary School: Valle Crucis
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Hound Ears
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Gated, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Watauga County
APN: 1889958542000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$960,000 – $1.16M
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