$751,000
SOLD MAR 23, 2026

651 Chestnut Dr Blowing Rock, NC 28605

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,171 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 23, 2026

$641 Per Sq Ft

31% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Seasonal View
  • Mountain Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Furnished
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of March 2026

Simplicity. Vintage. This 1960s classic mountain cottage is all you need. Step back in time. Enjoy this peaceful and charming neighborhood in the heart of the village. Walk to Main Street. Traditional floor plan. Harwood floors. Two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms with avocado green ceramic tiles. Grandfather Mountain stone fireplace. Toasty oil furnace. Air conditioned. Newer windows. Wood paneling. Honeywell thermostat. Newer windows and 2017 roof. Lovingly cared for by the same family for 3 generations. Furnished with a list of exclusions. Offered "As Is". Quaint cottages like this one do not come on the market often. Seller is kindly asking for highest and best by 5pm on Sunday, March 8th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virginia Powell

Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Phone: 828-295-8485 Listed on: 03/06/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southern Exposure
  • Zoning described as R1,Residential

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Seasonal Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2807-95-5297-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,301

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1171.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-295-8485
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1137.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished
  • Living Area: 1171.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Casement Window(s), Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

  • View: Seasonal View, Southern Exposure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Carport, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2807-95-5297-000
  • Zoning Description: R1,Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2301.0
  • Tax Book Number: 101/385

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2026
Closed on
Mar 23, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Virginia Powell
Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
NONMLS MEMBER
NONMLS
List Price
$572,000
Sold Price
$751,000
Premium/Discount to List
$179,000
31.29%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.73%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $751,000 None Listed On Document
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2026 03/23/26 Sold $751,000 +31.3% $641 / Sq Ft
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Sale $572,000 -- $488 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $1,504 $320,600 $92,400 $228,200
2024 $24 $320,600 $92,400 $228,200
2023 $2,286 $320,600 $92,400 $228,200
2022 $2,286 $320,600 $92,400 $228,200
2021 $2,353 $272,900 $92,400 $180,500
2020 $1,064 $272,900 $92,400 $180,500
2019 $2,244 $272,900 $92,400 $180,500
2018 $2,053 $272,900 $92,400 $180,500
2017 $2,053 $272,900 $92,400 $180,500
2013 -- $226,100 $77,000 $149,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 260118

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2807-95-5297-000

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