Elk Creek Retreat – Private Mountain Paradise with 640 Ft. of Creek Frontage! Rare opportunity to own an unrestricted 12.4+ acre mountain homestead with approximately 640 feet of frontage on pristine Elk Creek! Enjoy total privacy, level acreage for future expansion, and the relaxing sounds of cascading waters—all within easy reach of Boone and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This move-in ready mountain home offers main-level living with an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, open-concept dining and living areas with stone wood-burning fireplace, and a primary suite with a fireplace, dual-vanity bath, recessed tile shower, Roman soaking tub, and wood-fired sauna. The upper level includes a den/bonus living area, two additional bedrooms, two full updated baths with jetted tubs, and a bonus/flex room. Outdoor living at its best: a large front porch and back deck overlooking Elk Creek, flat usable yards, and wooded privacy. Recent updates include: new HVAC, tankless water heater, appliances, systems, and cosmetic enhancements (see MLS supplements for full list). Some improvements not formally permitted. Additional features: High-speed fiber-optic internet, attached one-car garage with built-ins, carport with storage shed, laundry on both levels, easy year-round access via state-maintained roads, short-term rentals permitted for investment potential! A portion of the property features a natural floodplain, adding to the landscape’s charm—home itself is not in a flood zone and has remained fully secure. Perfect for a mountain getaway, full-time residence, or income-producing rental — Elk Creek Retreat combines comfort, tranquility, and opportunity in one extraordinary property.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
12.47 acresLot Size
$276Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Chad Vincent• BHHS Vincent Properties
Listed by Melissa Boone• BHHS Vincent Properties
Contact: (828) 295-0700
Bought with Stacie Pineda• Stacie Pineda Real Estate Group
Est. $2,844 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 812 Jakes Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HCMLS #258102
Mar 23, 2026
Sold
$650,000
$276/sq ft
Feb 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 7, 2026
Price Changed
$735,000
$312/sq ft
Nov 18, 2025
Price Changed
$775,000
$329/sq ft
Oct 30, 2025
Price Changed
$849,000
$360/sq ft
Oct 2, 2025
Listed
$899,000
$381/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3917148
Nov 23, 2022
Sold
$342,000
$145/sq ft
Oct 28, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 24, 2022
Listed
$399,000
$169/sq ft
+18
One of a kind! Very private single-family residence, second home, or possible Airbnb, bed & breakfast, vacation home, or even a possible hunting lodge on 12+ acres of prime forested land that holds both turkey and deer, and more than 600’ of your own private section of famous Elk Creek. This much acreage allows plenty of room for farm animals, large-scale gardening, and all types of recreational activities including ATV activities. When you sit on the porch, you can hear Elk Creek babbling nearby. This home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and an unfinished loft that could easily be converted into another bedroom. It has two wood-burning stoves and is air-conditioned, has internet access available as a long-term rental option. It also has a large attached one-car garage to store toys! Heaven on Earth and only 20 minutes to Boone, close to snow skiing resorts, Blue Ridge Parkway hiking trail, and plenty of local fishing spots!