Welcome to Mountain Splendor! Enjoy the best of Watauga County living from this furnished custom log home offering 4+BR/4.5BA, 5216sq.ft. on over 8 unrestricted acres with barn, stream, privacy, easy paved road access, great mountain views, and more! Cabin offers beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, exposed beams throughout, multi-level floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wood floors, hot-tub and over 2000sqft of covered decking to take in the cool mountain breezes and beautiful mountain views. The main level of cabin features the spacious great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, inviting entryway, half bath, large dining area, well-appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, laundry/pantry, and primary bedroom suite with huge walk-in closet, tiled shower, double vanity, and tub. Second level of home offers a spacious loft sitting area, guest ensuite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Lower level of home features the family room with stone fireplace, kitchenette, pool table area, full bath and 2 additional bonus rooms currently being utilized as sleeping areas and the utility room. Exterior of home offers over 2000sq.ft. of covered decking for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment with a full wraparound deck on main level with screened in area, propane hookup for grill, lower-level deck offers additional sitting areas along with hot tub. Barn offers over 1200 square feet on main level including a 1-car pull through garage along with additional storage space and loft area. This Cabin has been successfully operated as a vacation rental in addition to private use by owner. This cabin would make a great vacation home, primary residence or rental investment! Located within close proximity to Bethel School/Park, Watauga River and within 20-25 minutes of downtown Boone and App State!
Welcome to Mountain Splendor! Enjoy the best of Watauga County living from this furnished custom log home offering 4+BR/4.5BA, 5216sq. ft. on over 8 unrestricted acres with barn, stream, privacy, easy paved road access, great mountain views, and more! Cabin offers beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, exposed beams throughout, multi-level floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wood floors, hot-tub and over 2000sqft of covered decking to take in the cool mountain breezes and beautiful mountain views. The main level of cabin features the spacious great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, inviting entryway, half bath, large dining area, well-appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, laundry/pantry, and primary bedroom suite with huge walk-in closet, tiled shower, double vanity, and tub. Second level of home offers a spacious loft sitting area, guest ensuite bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Lower level of home features the family room with stone fireplace, kitchenette, pool table area, full bath and 2 additional bonus rooms currently being utilized as sleeping areas and the utility room. Exterior of home offers over 2000sq. ft. of covered decking for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment with a full wraparound deck on main level with screened in area, propane hookup for grill, lower-level deck offers additional sitting areas along with hot tub. Barn offers over 1200 square feet on main level including a 1-car pull through garage along with additional storage space and loft area. This Cabin has been successfully operated as a vacation rental in addition to private use by owner. This cabin would make a great vacation home, primary residence or rental investment! Located within close proximity to Bethel School/Park, Watauga River and within 20-25 minutes of downtown Boone and App State!
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4423924
Oct 5, 2026
Pending
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Sep 11, 2026
Listed
$1,499,900
$175/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2007
Sold
$140,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 2006
Sold
$95,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,137
$56,700 + $1,036,300
$1,093,000
2024
$4,138
$56,700 + $1,036,300
$1,093,000
2023
$4,138 (+15.1%)
$60,200 + $1,036,300
$1,096,500
2021
$3,595
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2020
$3,595
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2019
$3,595 (+12.1%)
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2018
$3,207
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2017
$3,207 (+10.7%)
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2016
$2,896 (+1.7%)
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2015
$2,847
$53,200 + $722,800
$776,000
2014
$2,847
$53,200 + $709,300
$762,500
Public record
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8.04 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1953324915000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sugar Grove, NC • 28679
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Sugar Grove. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 501 John Ward Rd
$1,426,274
$74K under list price of $1.50M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $790K to $1.8M.