$850,000
SOLD OCT 15, 2025

657 Golden Ridge Rd Blowing Rock, NC 28605

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,125 Sq Ft
1.81 Acres

Recently Sold

$400 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.81 Acre Lot
  • Pasture Views
  • Property borders a national or state park
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Near a National Forest
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2025

Amazing long range views from this mountain cottage near Appalachian Ski Mountain. Conveniently located between Boone and Blowing Rock, this property is 5 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and borders Moses Cone Park. You can hike to the Fire Tower right from your front door! Access trail is just at the top of the neighborhood! Enjoy the July 4th Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad right from your deck!
This home features 2 decks (one covered and one open), a bedroom and bath on each level so everyone has their own space, a mud room just outside the front door, a covered carport to allow for a easy transition into the house, an outside storage building, and is offered mostly furnished, with a few minor exceptions. This property has been lovingly maintained by the current owner, and only used 4 months a year for the last 18 years. It would make a great vacation rental or summer home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Clearwater

Jenkins Realtors Brokerage Phone: (828) 295-9886 Listed on: 07/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Chabot

Jenkins Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,636

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1.81 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property borders a national or state park

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Hardboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Open Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Flat Top Overlook Subdivision
  • Near a National Forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2819106523000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,636

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.807
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Flat Top Overlook
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1290.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 295-9886
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 835.0
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Gas, Stone, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Furnished
  • Living Area: 2125.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Hardboard, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Garage, One Car Garage, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Community/Coop

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near State Park, Long Term Rental Allowed, Near National Forest, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 800.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2819106523000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1635.79
  • Tax Book Number: 1321/674
  • Tax Lot: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2025
Closed on
Oct 13, 2025
Sold by
Clarke Paul F and Clarke Miriam C
Bought by
Hicklin Harry E and Hicklin Leila
Seller's Agent
Jessica Clearwater
Jenkins Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marc Chabot
Jenkins Realtors
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.03%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
68.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2007
Sold by
Windell John W and Windell Debora C
Bought by
Clarke Paul F and Clarke Miriam C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $850,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $475,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $850,000 +3.0% $400 / Sq Ft
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $1,996 $514,400 $90,400 $424,000
2024 $1,996 $514,400 $90,400 $424,000
2023 $1,894 $493,000 $90,400 $402,600
2022 $1,894 $493,000 $90,400 $402,600
2021 $1,892 $400,000 $102,300 $297,700
2020 $1,892 $400,000 $102,300 $297,700
2019 $1,892 $400,000 $102,300 $297,700
2018 $1,692 $400,000 $102,300 $297,700
2017 $1,692 $400,000 $102,300 $297,700
2013 -- $388,600 $102,300 $286,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jessica Clearwater

    Jenkins Realtors

    (828) 773-6722

    7 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Jessica Clearwater
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  • Marc Chabot

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Marc Chabot

    Jenkins Realtors

    (828) 719-8572

    19 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Marc Chabot
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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 257161

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2819-10-6523-000

North Carolina Watauga County Blowing Rock 28605

657 Golden Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC

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