Escape to the quiet beauty of the mountains with this exceptional 16-acre tract in the peaceful Brightwood Development. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this lot offers the rare potential for two home-sites, perfect for a private estate or multi-generational living. .. or investment. Enjoy surrounding mountain views and build your dream home on this gorgeous estate size tract with paved road frontage on Powder Horn Mountain Rd, gated security, and multiple home site locations with eastern & southern sun exposure. The 2 main building sites have two expired 3-BR septic permits. The owner has previously had a driveway roughed in to the main potential building site areas. This property is being sold as a single tract and a preliminary plat for doing so is available. Owner is having a recombination survey to combine the 13.28 acre tract with an additional 3 acres (approx) to make the 16 acre tract with 2 building sites. Buyer can subdivide if desired. Brightwood has a community garden with pond, and a lovely waterfall over a cave in a park-like setting. A membership for the amenities of the adjoining Powder Horn Mountain subdivision is also being offered to Brightwood owners for a fractional fee & will provide the property owner access to all of the many amenities of Powder Horn Mountain which includes a clubhouse with a fitness room, library, game room, TVs, kitchen, outdoor pool, tennis court, hiking trails, a small lake with canoes and paddle boards, as well as a gorgeous creek-side camping/picnic area. WOW! WHAT AN AMAZING DEAL! Owners are open to seller financing with a 3-YEAR balloon with 25% down @ 6%. Tax amount is estimated & will be determined by the County Tax Office when recombined at the time of sale. Power, phone and fiber-optic services are available from Powder Horn Mountain Road.
Vacant landProperty Type
16.26 acresLot Size
$5,904Price/Acres
$75/moHOA Dues
Listed by Margo Lenmark• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Sale and tax history for TBD Powder Horn Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
HCMLS #260560
Mar 20, 2026
Listed
$96,000
HCMLS #247844
May 16, 2025
Sold
$17,500
May 3, 2025
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Sep 20, 2024
Price Changed
$22,500
Aug 4, 2024
Relisted
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Jul 31, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024
Listed
$25,000
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HEY LOOK HERE AT THE REDUCED PRICE FOR THIS LOVELY 1.49 ACRE MOUNTAIN BUILDING LOT WITH A WOODED GLEN VIEW, OFFERING POSSIBLE DUAL ACCESS, AND IS READY TO BUILD ON WITH SITE PREP. THIS LOT IS JUST A 2 TO 3 MINUTE WALK TO THE CLUBHOUSE/POOL/PENNY LAKE COMPLEX. This lovely very-buildable wooded lot is also Vnear to Laurel Lake & just a short hike to near-by Laurel Creek Trail system and the Campground/Picnic grounds on beautiful Laurel Creek. It offers a nearly level building site with some tree clearing and has an easy in/out circle drive access from a paved street. The lot also fronts Powder Horn Mountain Road and could possibly be accessed from it as well. A very gradual and uniform slope will possibly allow for walk-out, daylight or garage basement. There is potential to improve the wooded glen view and with some extra elevation of the main and/or second floor you'll be up in the trees. The lucky owners and their guests will enjoy all of the wonderful amenities and services of Powder Horn Mountain are available to property owners. This property has an active 3-bedroom permit #382450 that is on file with the District Health Department. A community water system is available for only a $550 tap-on fee & a modest monthly metered rate. There is a $1/ sq. ft. impact fee for new construction is due only before starting construction. Just 7.5 miles from the Parkway and short drives to Boone, Blowing Rock, the Jeffersons, the Wilkesboros, Lenoir, Hickory, and many area major attractions. The owners will consider a special package deal with their other lot (MLS #247827) adjacent to this one for an interested builder, family or partners.
HCMLS #252578
Dec 5, 2024
Listed
$30,000
HCMLS #243402
Sep 2, 2023
Relisted
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Aug 22, 2023
Delisted
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May 31, 2023
Listed
$30,000
HCMLS #244377
Jul 26, 2023
Price Changed
$20,000
Jul 3, 2023
Listed
$25,000
HCMLS #236592
Apr 7, 2022
Listed
$30,000
HCMLS #234770
Apr 6, 2022
Sold
$75,000
Dec 4, 2021
Listed
$75,000
HCMLS #39207404
Apr 8, 2019
Sold
$750
Apr 1, 2017
Listed
$1,000
HCMLS #39200099
Mar 27, 2018
Sold
$5,500
Mar 12, 2016
Listed
$6,500
HCMLS #183226
Nov 5, 2015
Sold
$9,000
Feb 19, 2014
Listed
$10,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Watauga County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Deep Gap, NC • 28618
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Redfin Estimate for TBD Powder Horn Mountain Rd
$83,512
$12K under list price of $96K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $113K to $1.4M.