This is the perfect home in the gated community of Powder Horn Mountain. Actively in a short term rental program and rents as a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. The house will come fully furnished including all linens, appliances, bedding etc. .. bring a toothbrush! The house boasts a beautiful long range view that is a rare find in this price point! Excellent full time residence or investment. The community amenities include community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, campground, miles and miles of hiking trails, 3 lakes, chapel, tennis court, full time maintenance staff, three mechanical gated entries, once a week trash pick up, and state stocked trout waters just past the gate. Truly an anglers paradise! Short term rentals permitted Skyline Skybest fiber internet installed and available! POA dues are 1930 a year.
Update 2/5/2022 highest and best by sunday at 5pm. Hvac being replaced thursday 2/10 by Edmisten. Per old listings looks like roof replaced in 2012. And foundation work done with warranty by previous owner. Amazing VIEWS from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin in Powder Horn Mountain. Currently in vacation rental program. Wrap around deck. Large great room with open kitchen, living room and dining area. Wood burning fireplace and a very cozy atmosphere! House has 2021 full owner statement in attachments. List agent is property manager. Stairs going down to house and parking is for two cars only. House will come furnished! POA dues are 1701 a year and cover trash pick up, full time maintenance, community pool, three ponds, hiking trails galore! Clubhouse in walking distance on Penny Lake with paddleboats. The community also has gated access, campground, tennis court, half basketball court, chapel, fitness center, and game room. Short term rentals permitted. Bring your toothbrush to this one and move right in! No septic permit found. Powder Horn is about 20 minutes to Boone and Appalachian State and about 45 mins to all the ski resorts. Elk Creek road is a state maintained road.
Public Records
Nov 9, 2017
Sold
$175,000
$135/sq ft
HCMLS #39205084
Nov 9, 2017
Sold
$174,250
$135/sq ft
Oct 12, 2016
Listed
$178,500
$138/sq ft
+41
This charming & cozy 3BR/2BA mountain cabin in pristine condition offers a classy rustic elegant decor in a tree top setting. A rustic stone wood burning fireplace with timber mantel & insert provides heat & ambiance while supplementing the high efficiency heat pump. The great room & kitchen have a vaulted T & G ceiling & there are hardwood floors through out the house. A large galley kitchen with an eat-at/serving bar is adjacent to the great room. Too many recent updates to list here. Just a short walk to the clubhouse, nearby lakes & trails, & other community amenities, it's owners & guests will enjoy a quiet & private lakefront retreat in beautiful Powder Horn Mountain, a well established gated resort & residential community with a large rustic clubhouse, lovely chapel, 3 stocked fishing & boating lakes, sports courts, kid's playground, rustic camping & picnic area, a pristine native trout stream, & extensive trail system with miles of well marked hiking trails. Only 6 miles from the Parkway & short drives to Boone, Blowing Rock, the Jeffersons, the Wilkesboros, nearby ski slopes.
Public Records
Jul 10, 2013
Sold
$135,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,102 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2024
$1,090
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2023
$1,090 (+2.1%)
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2022
$1,067 (+47.8%)
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2021
$722
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2020
$722
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2019
$722 (+10.0%)
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2018
$656
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2017
$656 (+17.8%)
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2016
$557
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2015
$557
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2014
$557
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
Tax history for 286 Deer Run Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,102 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2024
$1,090
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2023
$1,090 (+2.1%)
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2022
$1,067 (+47.8%)
$20,800 + $224,100
$244,900
2021
$722
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2020
$722
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2019
$722 (+10.0%)
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2018
$656
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2017
$656 (+17.8%)
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2016
$557
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2015
$557
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
2014
$557
$20,000 + $111,500
$131,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,292
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2859716993000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Wrap Around
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,292
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
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 : 0.81
Lot Size Area: 0.81
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.81
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,089
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,930
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $160.83
Schools Information
Elementary School: Parkway
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Powder Horn
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Fishing, Gated, Lake, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2859716993000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (980) 253-4851
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Schools
Parkway Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$364,000 – $441,000
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