Rare opportunity on King Street in downtown Boone! This . 70 +/- acres commercial property offers B-1 Downtown Core zoning with valuable King Street frontage, walking distance to Appalachian State University. Featuring a high foot and vehicle traffic count, Town of Boone services, and wooded, rolling topography with a set of historic stone stairs from a former homestead, this site represents one of the last undeveloped parcels on King Street — a prime location for future mixed-use or commercial development. This property is situated in the B-1 Downtown Core (B1DC) zoning district, the heart of Boone’s walkable downtown. The district is intended to preserve the area’s historic character while supporting a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses. Permitted uses include retail shops, restaurants, professional and medical offices, lodging, entertainment venues, and mixed-use residential above street-level businesses. Development must maintain a strong street presence with buildings built to the sidewalk, pedestrian-oriented storefronts, and traditional materials such as brick or stone. Building heights are generally limited to 30–33 feet depending on frontage, ensuring compatibility with Boone’s small-town scale and historic architecture.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.7 acresLot Size
$1,850,000Price/Acres
Listed by Bill Aceto• Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Boone
Listed by Todd Rice• Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Blowing Rock
Downtown Boone, located between Appalachian State University and the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a walkable and historic Boone neighborhood with brick storefront blocks and mountain-town sidewalks. King Street concentrates the neighborhood’s character, where coffee counters, indie outfitters, galleries, and late-night bites line the main drag. Mast General Store anchors the classic mercantile feel, while the Jones House keeps local music and community events on the calendar. The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country adds marquee lights and live performances to the streetscape. Architecture mixes early-20th-century commercial facades with campus-adjacent infill and pocket courtyards. Howard Knob’s overlook and nearby greenways frame daily routines with big-sky views.
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Wooded parcel
Rolling and sloping terrain with areas of steep slope
Paved road access
Publicly maintained road
Zoned B1DC
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Public water available
Water service available
Public sewer or septic needed
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