Explore a peaceful mountain residence in the Lost Creek neighborhood, conveniently located between Blowing Rock and Linville. This welcoming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers versatility as either a weekend escape or a permanent mountain dwelling. The property includes expansive open deck spaces and a level to gently sloping lot, providing a prime canvas for creating exceptional outdoor living environments. This residence offers a solid foundation and a functional floor plan, ready for personalized updates. The open-concept layout seamlessly integrates the kitchen, dining, and living areas, extending onto the decks for seamless indoor-outdoor living, ideal for hosting gatherings year-round. The upper level provides a spacious primary bedroom suite and a flexible loft area, complete with a unique built-in sauna, establishing a private relaxation zone. This home caters to those desiring a tranquil mountain lifestyle with easy access to Blowing Rock, Linville, and the broader High Country region. Lost Creek's rental policy, allowing short-term and long-term rentals with a 7-night minimum, combined with its prime location and setting, offers income-generating potential for part-time residents. Arrange a showing today and begin realizing your mountain living dreams!
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Steve Wyatt• Keller Williams High Country
Enjoy the beautiful drive down the well maintained paved road entering Lost Creek, a low density nature oriented subdivision close to Grandfather Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway and the villages of Blowing Rock and Linville. Situated on a very gentle . 82 acre lot with soft mountain views, this cute little mountain cottage is just the right size--3 BR and 2 BA plus oversized loft and sauna, stone fireplace. Nicely updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances including new gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher. Engineered wood floors in great room, kitchen, hall and stairs, exterior painted & re roofed in last few years. With its close proximity to Pisgah National Forest, this area is a nature lover's paradise and a hiker's delight! Plenty of room here to add a garage or an addition if desired.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,406 (+64.4%)
$44,500 + $275,400
$319,900
2024
$1,464
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2023
$1,464
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2022
$1,464
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2021
$1,464 (−8.0%)
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2020
$1,591
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2019
$1,591
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2018
$1,591 (+6.4%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2017
$1,496 (+0.6%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2016
$1,487 (+4.9%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2015
$1,418 (−34.1%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2014
$2,152
$161,300 + $190,300
$351,600
Tax history for 8280 Hemlock Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,406 (+64.4%)
$44,500 + $275,400
$319,900
2024
$1,464
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2023
$1,464
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2022
$1,464
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2021
$1,464 (−8.0%)
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2020
$1,591
$44,500 + $150,900
$195,400
2019
$1,591
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2018
$1,591 (+6.4%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2017
$1,496 (+0.6%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2016
$1,487 (+4.9%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2015
$1,418 (−34.1%)
$89,300 + $123,400
$212,700
2014
$2,152
$161,300 + $190,300
$351,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Caldwell County
APN
02 23 1 8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.
RA-20
Residential-Agricultural District
The RA-20 Residential-Agricultural District is established as a district in which the principal use of the land is for low density residential and agricultural purposes
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Sauna
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,765
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.82
Lot Size Area: 0.82
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.82
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,436.83
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,098
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $91.50
Schools Information
Elementary School: Gamewell
High School: West Caldwell
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Lost Creek
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Caldwell County
APN: 02 23 1 8
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (828) 406-6158
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Collettsville School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 13.6mi
6/10
West Caldwell High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 18.3mi
2/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 92° expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Blowing Rock, NC • 28605
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$534,000 – $647,000
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