$1,250,000

1688 Sunset Dr Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated payment $6,934/month

Total Views 2,486
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
$794 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Pasture Views
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • No HOA
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Porch

About This Home

Quintessential Blowing Rock charm meets thoughtful modern updates in this beautifully restored 1924 cottage, ideally situated on a rare and expansive ~0.84-acre lot just moments from Blowing Rock Country Club and within walking distance to downtown.
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home seamlessly blends historic character with modern comfort, featuring heart pine floors, abundant natural light, and a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and warm wood ceiling detail. The main level offers a welcoming, functional layout with spacious living and dining areas, multiple gathering spaces, and a bedroom with easy access to a full bath—ideal for guests or main-level living. Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and flexible living space perfect for an office, lounge, or play area.
Full of personality and charm, the home features unique design elements including a classic clawfoot tub, French doors, and inviting, well-styled interiors throughout. Outdoor living is equally appealing with a covered front porch, side deck, private yard, mature landscaping, split-rail fencing, and a natural spring/creek feature.
A true standout is the detached garage/shop, offering exceptional space for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, storage, or workshop use—a rare find this close to town. The large, usable lot also presents an exceptional opportunity to expand the existing home, create additional outdoor living areas, or explore future improvements, subject to applicable zoning, permitting, and approvals.
Additional highlights include city water and sewer, permitted long-term rental potential, and a pastoral setting with room to grow. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled mountain home with modern updates, versatile living space, expansion potential, and an unbeatable Blowing Rock location.

Listing Agent

Mike Quinto

Quinto Realty Listed on: 05/04/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,031

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 36,460 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Asbestos
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Pasture Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Freestanding Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2817-37-6330-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,031

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0.84 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.837
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1574.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1574.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • View: Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Asbestos, Hardboard, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
  • Cooling: Other, See Remarks
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Hot Water, Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2817-37-6330-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2031.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2019/352

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,031 $602,600 $70,400 $532,200
2024 $44 $602,600 $70,400 $532,200
2023 $4,226 $602,600 $70,400 $532,200
2022 $4,226 $602,600 $70,400 $532,200
2021 $2,746 $320,100 $67,100 $253,000
2020 $2,618 $320,100 $67,100 $253,000
2019 $2,184 $265,300 $67,100 $198,200
2018 $1,998 $265,300 $67,100 $198,200
2017 $1,955 $265,300 $67,100 $198,200
2013 -- $267,200 $67,100 $200,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/04/2026 05/04/26 For Sale $1,250,000 +204.9% $794 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Sold $410,000 0.0% $241 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2019 02/20/19 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2018 08/21/18 For Sale $410,000 +82.2% $241 / Sq Ft
09/28/2012 09/28/12 Sold $225,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/29/2012 08/29/12 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2011 09/07/11 For Sale $225,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $410,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $18,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 261656

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2817-37-6330-000

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