Mountain Property/Handyman Special: 2 acres situated on a creek, just minutes away from Watauga Lake and Poga Falls. This property includes a main house featuring a kitchen, livingroom, bathroom and 2 bedrooms on the upstairs level. There are also 2 porches, one covered and one uncovered. On the downstairs level there is a second bathroom plus 900 square feet of unfinished space and two additional covered porches. There is also a tiny house on the property measuring 24' x 24' also featuring two porches—a 28' x 8' covered and a 20' x 8' uncovered porch. The property comes with spring water, a septic system and a propane water heater This is a great opportunity for a vacation rental property, or for a family desiring a separate living suite/man-cave/rental unit. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.01 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Salvatore Malantonio• Berkshire Hathaway Greg Cox Real Estate
Minutes to Watauga Lake !!Love the Country Life and Looking for a place to call your own? This is IT ! Handy Man's Dream-- LOADS OF POTENTIAL HERE. Enjoy a private NATURAL country setting. Place for a garden, horses or whatever your DREAM. This rustic home has great views from all angles inside and natural lighting. NICE DECK SPACE. .Bedrooms are spacious with closets. Newer windows, partial laminate floors down. Kitchen needs Refrigerator. Bedrooms have subfloor now- seller can install carpet or vinyl in bedrooms with acceptable offer. Lower level has place for wood stove with chimney already in place or build your fireplace, double your square footage. Beautiful custom stone, covered 24 x 24 carport and large deck make for an outdoor natural paradise, Creek runs beside the home, LOVE THAT SOUND. This home is solid and sound but needs some attention - no major issues, mostly cosmetic. Purchase this rural retreat while still available! This property is Just a short distance to WATAUGA LAKE, WATERFALLS NEARBY , Boone, Grandfather Mountain, Ski Beech and Sugar, Mountain City and DAMASCUS VA, CREEPER TRAIL , yet untraveled area for privacy. 2 Acres will be surveyed off larger tract-Seller is relative. All information herein deemed reliable but subject to Buyer verification
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$477
2024
$477
2023
$477 (+7.2%)
2022
$445
2021
$445 (−35.2%)
2020
$687
2019
$687
2018
$687
2017
$687 (+0.9%)
2016
$681 (−2.9%)
2015
$701
2014
$701
Tax history for 281 Clawson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$477
2024
$477
2023
$477 (+7.2%)
2022
$445
2021
$445 (−35.2%)
2020
$687
2019
$687
2018
$687
2017
$687 (+0.9%)
2016
$681 (−2.9%)
2015
$701
2014
$701
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
8 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Ranch
County
Carter County
APN
088 00201 000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan
Appliances: Electric Range
Flooring: Laminate
Fireplace Features: Other, See Remarks
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: irr
Lot Size Area: 2.01
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.01
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Little Milligan
Middle Or Junior School: Little Milligan
High School: Hampton
Location Information
Directions: 19E in Elizabethton towards Hampton. LEFT on Hwy 321, follow around Watauga Lake, RIGHT onto 321 towards Boone, travel approx 7.5 miles, take a sharp RIGHT on Poga Rd. Take 1st LEFT on Poga Rd, go approx 3.5 miles, RIGHT on Clawson Rd, keep LEFT on Clawson.
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Carter County
APN: 088 00201 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Cloudland Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Cloudland High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 88° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $289,000
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