Large Craftsman style home with 4 bdrms & 5 baths in the Summit at Lost Ridge gated community featuring breathtaking views, large common area with 4 ponds, fire pit, community vegetable garden & miles of hiking. Special features include vaulted ceiling in great room with stacked stone Quadra-Fire wood fireplace. East facing back deck shades you from afternoon sun. Perfect for morning coffee & an evening beverage....cooks kitchen. Primary Suite offers His & Hers closets, soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Bonus spaces for multiple offices with both cable & fiber optic high speed internet already connected. Finished lower level with full kitchen, 2nd laundry, dining & gathering space. Perfect home for large family gatherings or renting lower level short term through VRBO or AirBNB. Great jumping off point for Watauga Lake, Boone, Blowing Rock, Valley Crucis, Grandfather Mtn & Banner Elk; boating, dining, shopping, skiing, hunting, fishing & hiking just minutes away.
Large Craftsman style home with 4 bdrms & 5 baths in the Summit at Lost Ridge gated community featuring breathtaking views, large common area with 4 ponds, fire pit, community vegetable garden & miles of hiking. Special features include vaulted ceiling in great room with stacked stone Quadra-Fire wood fireplace. East facing back deck shades you from afternoon sun. Great for morning coffee & an evening beverage. .. .cooks kitchen. Primary Suite offers His & Hers closets, soaker tub and separate tiled shower. Bonus spaces for multiple offices with both cable & fiber optic high speed internet already connected. Finished lower level with full kitchen, 2nd laundry, dining & gathering space. Perfect home for large family gatherings or renting lower level short term through VRBO or AirBNB. Great jumping off point for Watauga Lake, Boone, Blowing Rock, Valley Crucis, Grandfather Mtn & Banner Elk; boating, dining, shopping, skiing, hunting, fishing & hiking just minutes away.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3822783
Mar 16, 2022
Sold
$915,000
$190/sq ft
Jan 29, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 26, 2022
Listed
$890,000
$185/sq ft
HCMLS #205556
May 31, 2018
Sold
$635,000
$132/sq ft
Feb 14, 2018
Listed
$649,000
$135/sq ft
+45
Amazing Long Range Views from this 4500+ Sq Ft 4 Bed/4.5 Bath Home located in a quiet gated community about 20 minutes from downtown Boone NC & Appalachian State University. ONE LEVEL LIVING as well as HANDICAP access to lower level mother-in-law suite. Main level has attached 2 car garage, laundry w/ utility sink, large remodeled kitchen w/ TWO dining rooms. . Beautiful great room with stone fireplace & vaulted ceiling. . Crazy large Master Suite w/ incredible walk-in closet. . Guest bedroom suite as well as an office. Lower level has large entry/multi-use room, two bedrooms, large family room w/ kitchen & den. Their is also a great game room above the garage! Multiple back porches - mix of screened-in/covered & open decking LOOKING TO THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Property also includes additional adjacent lot which has a sweet fire pit area, perfect for outdoor games like horseshoes - PLUS a PLAYGROUND! This home really has everything & more!!! Central heat/air, radon mitigation system, back-up generator, security system. . so much to love!! An amazing value - call to see today!
Public Records
Mar 14, 2005
Sold
$485,000
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,733 (+0.4%)
$61,400 + $649,900
$711,300
2024
$2,720 (+6.0%)
$61,400 + $649,900
$711,300
2023
$2,567 (+0.9%)
$61,400 + $649,900
$711,300
2022
$2,544 (+2.5%)
$61,400 + $608,200
$669,600
2021
$2,482
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2020
$2,482
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2019
$2,482 (+12.0%)
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2018
$2,217
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2017
$2,217 (+10.6%)
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2016
$2,004
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2015
$2,004
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2014
$2,004
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
Tax history for 390 Lost Ridge Trl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,733 (+0.4%)
$61,400 + $649,900
$711,300
2024
$2,720 (+6.0%)
$61,400 + $649,900
$711,300
2023
$2,567 (+0.9%)
$61,400 + $649,900
$711,300
2022
$2,544 (+2.5%)
$61,400 + $608,200
$669,600
2021
$2,482
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2020
$2,482
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2019
$2,482 (+12.0%)
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2018
$2,217
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2017
$2,217 (+10.6%)
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2016
$2,004
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2015
$2,004
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
2014
$2,004
$87,600 + $442,600
$530,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,318
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1973693900000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 1
SqFt Garage: 648
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Basement
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 4
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Insert, Vented, Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 666
Sq. Ft. Unheated Upper: 332
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 334
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Walk In, Garden Tub
Appliances: Cable Prewire, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Propane Cooktop, Radon Mitigation System, Refrigerator, Security System, Self Cleaning Oven, Wall Oven, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Deck,Front
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Underground Power Lines
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Bath Grab Bars
Lot Information
Lot Features: Long Range View, Mountain View, Wooded, Views, Year Round View
Lot Size Area: 1.92
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 281.51X141.59 per plat
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Zoning NCM: AE4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Architectural Review,Building,Livestock Restriction,Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed,Short Term Rental Allowed,Square Feet
HOA Information
Association Name: Lost Ridge Property Owners Association
HOA Subject To Dues: Mandatory
HOA Subject To: Required
Association Fee: $1,155
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Directions: From Boone take HWY 421 towards Tennessee, to a left onto HWY 321 (at Skateworld). Right onto US HWY 421. Follow for a few miles to a left onto Laurel Branch Rd. Laurel Branch turns into gravel and then right to Summit at Lost Ridge.
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Pond, Walking Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,318
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1973693900000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 4816
Living Area: 4816
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,782
Sq. Ft. Upper: 446
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 2588
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 4816
Foundation Details: Basement
Structure Type: One Story/Basement/F.R.O.G.
Around this home
Schools
Cove Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 17 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$975,000 – $1.18M
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