Michelle Kowalski
Blowing Rock Real Estate
(743) 222-5747
54 Total Sales
15 in Boone
$25K - $1.2M Price Range
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Some homes are built to exist on a piece of land.
This one was designed because of it.
Set on approximately 7 acres with over 600 feet of direct New River frontage, this custom, multi-level contemporary retreat was intentionally engineered so that nearly every room captures water, mountain, or treetop views. The architecture follows the terrain—stacked, elevated, and open—creating a sense that the home floats above the river rather than simply sitting beside it.
Inside, soaring ceilings, open sightlines, and dramatic vertical volume define the space. Outside, multiple levels of expansive decking wrap the home, offering endless places to gather, unwind, or simply watch the river move below. Whether it’s morning coffee suspended over the water or evenings around the hot tub under the stars, the outdoor living here is as intentional as the interior.
The property has undergone a thoughtful transformation into a high-performing short-term rental while maintaining the soul of a mountain retreat. Recent improvements include new flooring, fresh interior paint, upgraded decking, a redesigned game and recreation space, a new roof, and the addition of a hot tub—all contributing to both guest experience and long-term durability. The home is being offered fully furnished, allowing for a true turnkey transition.
From an income perspective, the performance tells a clear story. The property generated approximately $115,000 in its first year of short-term rental operation. In subsequent years, revenue has remained consistent in the $65,000–$75,000 range, despite intentional owner usage, storm-related interruptions including Hurricane Helene, and periods of repair and improvement. With stabilized operations and full availability, the property is demonstrably capable of returning to—and exceeding—six-figure annual gross revenue.
What makes this opportunity especially compelling is its balance of seclusion and accessibility. Located roughly 10 minutes from Boone, the home offers immediate access to dining, shopping, Appalachian State University, and year-round tourism, while still feeling entirely removed once you cross the bridge onto the property. The New River provides world-class fly fishing, tubing, and kayaking directly from the land, and the surrounding High Country offers hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation in every season.
This is not a typical mountain home.
It’s not a typical river property.
And it’s certainly not a typical short-term rental.
It’s a purpose-built experience—equally suited as a personal retreat, a legacy property, or a high-performing investment for a buyer who understands that the most valuable assets are the ones that cannot be easily replicated.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 919-726-6548 Listed on: 08/11/2026
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Michelle Kowalski
Blowing Rock Real Estate
(743) 222-5747
54 Total Sales
15 in Boone
$25K - $1.2M Price Range
Sarah Benfield
Home & Heart Realty, LLC
(828) 624-3793
48 Total Sales
2 in Boone
$540,000 Price Range
Chip Camp
Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
(217) 407-7128
229 Total Sales
1 in Boone
$185,000 Price
Crystal Rogers
Elite Homes and Land, Inc.
(828) 826-1634
79 Total Sales
1 in Boone
$465,000 Price
James Kemper
Mountainscape Realty
(704) 741-9098
64 Total Sales
2 in Boone
$135K - $230K Price Range
Beth Bare
Realty One Group Results
(336) 438-2860
119 Total Sales
2 in Boone
$312,500 Price Range
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $599,500 | None Listed On Document |
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $465,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $552,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $325,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM |
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 09/15/26 | Sold | $805,000 | +7.3% | $370 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/17/2026 08/17/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/11/2026 08/11/26 | For Sale | $750,000 | +25.1% | $345 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/05/2022 01/05/22 | Sold | $599,500 | 0.0% | $264 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/06/2021 12/06/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/02/2021 09/02/21 | For Sale | $599,500 | -- | $264 / Sq Ft |
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| 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 | $2,609 | $677,600 | $124,400 | $553,200 |
| 2024 | $26 | $677,600 | $124,400 | $553,200 |
| 2023 | $2,574 | $677,600 | $124,400 | $553,200 |
| 2022 | $2,574 | $677,600 | $124,400 | $553,200 |
| 2021 | $1,789 | $377,200 | $82,900 | $294,300 |
| 2020 | $1,789 | $377,200 | $82,900 | $294,300 |
| 2019 | $1,789 | $377,200 | $82,900 | $294,300 |
| 2018 | $1,600 | $377,200 | $82,900 | $294,300 |
| 2017 | $1,600 | $377,200 | $82,900 | $294,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $385,700 | $82,900 | $302,800 |
Seller's Agent in 2026
Levi Bennett
Compass Real Estate
(407) 929-3700
63 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jessica Herndon
Ivester Jackson Christie's
(828) 610-3294
20 Total Sales
Seller's Agent in 2022
Chad Gryder
Appalachian Properties
(828) 295-2062
68 Total Sales
NM
Buyer's Agent in 2022
NONMLS MEMBER
NONMLS
2,413 Total Sales
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 263714
APN: 2931-14-2941-000
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