Have it all - gorgeous views, privacy within this custom-built home 20 minutes from downtown Boone, less than 30 minutes to Banner Elk or Watauga Lake! This property features cathedral ceilings and a soaring fireplace in the great room with huge windows and tons of light, hardwood floors throughout (kitchen/baths have stone tile), a master suite with cathedral ceilings and screened-in porch overlooking the view, a large open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and spacious dining room. Two other bedrooms, a second full bath, separate laundry and a foyer with antique alabaster chandelier complete the main floor. A large, comfy loft with full bath overlooks the great room. In addition to the screened porch, there is a full-length deck for enjoying the hummingbirds and view while enjoying the sounds of the waterfall below - with plenty of room for entertaining! Square footage listed does not include the lovely studio apartment with a view that is over the oversized garage, which can be used as a guest house or caretaker's quarters. The owners thought of everything when building this quality custom home - your mountain retreat awaits!
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
7.1 acresLot Size
$420Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lynne Lear• Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Propane
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Screened
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,474
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfall
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 7.1
Lot Size Area: 7.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7.1
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,002.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,726
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 7.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1983030586000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Cove Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$987,000 – $1.19M
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