$1,150,000

170 Penley Rd Lenoir, NC 28645

Estimated payment $6,436/month

Total Views 3,882
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,304 Sq Ft
$499 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Second Kitchen
  • Sauna

About This Home

Open House July 26 from 12pm to 3pm. Open to public.
WATAUGA COUNTY/ BLOWING ROCK SCHOOL!! Escape to your own quiet retreat nestled on 15 picturesque acres in Watauga County, complete with two serene ponds, babbling creeks, cascading waterfalls, and lush natural surroundings. This beautiful 2, 304 sq ft home, fully renovated in 2019, seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area for entertaining. The furnished main home offers two spacious bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms upstairs, along with expansive open and screened-in porches for enjoying the peaceful landscape.
A separate finished 1,039 sq ft guest house includes a full kitchen and bathroom, offering endless flexibility—use it as a workout area, home office, additional sleeping space, or creative studio. Attached is a large, 866 sq ft non-permitted workshop for hobbies or storage. The workshop is heated. Additional highlights include a charming chicken coop with extra storage, a carport with 705 unfinished, non-permitted storage space above, beautiful landscaping, and thoughtfully designed outdoor living areas.
All this natural beauty and privacy is located just 20 minutes from the vibrant mountain towns of Boone and Blowing Rock—offering the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Whether you're seeking a nature lover’s paradise, or a multi-functional homestead, this one-of-a-kind property offers a rare blend of comfort, beauty, and versatility. Check out the video and 360 tour.

Listing Agent

Jessica Herndon

Keller Williams High Country Brokerage Phone: (828) 610-3294 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Keller Williams High Country

Co-Listing Agent

Megan Torgerson

Keller Williams High Country Brokerage Phone: (828) 610-3294

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $868

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 15 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a private road

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Quarters
  • Furnished
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Sauna
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2848007172000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$868

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 15.0
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 370061
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 386-1086
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2304.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Farmhouse, Mountain, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 610-3294
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 1765.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Masonry, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Furnished, Second Kitchen, Sauna, Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 2304.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Waterfall
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Pond, Stream
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Other, Storage, See Remarks
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Living Quarters, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Other, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Upper Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Other, See Remarks, 2 Units
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Other, Spring, See Remarks

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Parcel #: 2848007172000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 867.82
  • Tax Book Number: 2333/278

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $1,203 $272,900 $58,100 $214,800
2023 $1,180 $272,900 $58,100 $214,800
2022 $1,180 $272,900 $58,100 $214,800
2021 $1,446 $280,000 $44,700 $235,300
2020 $1,446 $280,000 $44,700 $235,300
2019 $1,011 $280,000 $44,700 $235,300
2018 $916 $190,800 $44,700 $146,100
2017 $916 $190,800 $44,700 $146,100
2013 -- $154,100 $31,500 $122,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $499 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $97,700 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255681

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2848-00-7172-000

North Carolina Watauga County Lenoir 28607

170 Penley Rd, Lenoir, NC

This home is located at 170 Penley Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645 and is currently priced at $1,150,000, approximately $499 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 170 Penley Rd is a home located in Watauga County with nearby schools including Blowing Rock Elementary School and Watauga High School.

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