$3,750,000

693 Thunderhill Trail Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated payment $21,500/month

Total Views 6,763
6 Beds
8 Baths
7,035 Sq Ft
$533 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Home Theater
  • Gated Community
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Fishing
  • 1.07 Acre Lot

About This Home

Thunderhill Manor – an upscale mountain retreat near downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway (5 minutes!), offering long-range, layered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This 6BR/6BA/2HBA estate (including 5 ensuite bedrooms, each with private decks/balconies!) is ideal as a luxury getaway or full-time residence in the prestigious gated Firethorn community. Enjoy year-round access on paved roads and convenient one-level living with all main amenities on the walk-in floor. FURNISHED, with exceptions! The main level features a dramatic great room with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, a wall of windows framing the views, and a grand stone fireplace—open to the dining area and chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances, granite counters, and walk-in pantry. A spacious Ipe deck includes a stone fireplace, built-in grill, and outdoor TV—perfect for entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers a private deck, stone fireplace, walk-in closet, and jetted soaking tub. Also on this level: a half bath, laundry room, large mudroom/breezeway to the garage, and an unfinished spacious apartment above. Upstairs, you’ll find a loft and four ensuite bedrooms with private decks and full baths. The lower level includes a living room with a coffered ceiling, a stone fireplace, and access to a stone patio and usable yard. Designed for entertaining, this level also boasts a wet bar with granite counters and seating, a spacious home theater with leather recliners, a bonus/exercise room, and an additional bedroom and full bath. A circular driveway provides easy access to the attached 3-car garage. Below, a large storage room with double doors offers space for equipment, small vehicles, or a future workshop. Additional features: high elevation (3,600+ ft), elevator to all three levels, covered entry porch, Rinnai tankless water heater, and Britta Pro water softening and filtration systems. Firethorn community amenities: gate & gatehouse, clubhouse, walking trails, trout fishing.

Listing Agent

Jay Vincent

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties Brokerage Phone: (828) 295-0700 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,465

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $167 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Living Quarters
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Home Theater
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 247
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2818-61-4307-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Firethorn Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Trails

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,465

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$167 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.066
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Firethorn
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4665.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 295-0700
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1112.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2370.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Vented, Outside
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Elevator, Furnished, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Home Theater
  • Living Area: 7035.0
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Other, Storage, See Remarks, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Living Quarters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Patio, Stone
  • Roof: Shake, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Private, Three or more Spaces

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 5 or More Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fishing, Gated, Trails/Paths, Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 2000.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2818-61-4307-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7465.08
  • Tax Book Number: 1635/558
  • Tax Lot: 247

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $6,362 $2,000,600 $221,300 $1,779,300
2023 $7,442 $2,000,600 $221,300 $1,779,300
2022 $7,442 $2,000,600 $221,300 $1,779,300
2021 $8,654 $1,892,700 $221,300 $1,671,400
2020 $8,654 $1,892,700 $221,300 $1,671,400
2019 $8,654 $1,892,700 $221,300 $1,671,400
2018 $7,708 $1,892,700 $221,300 $1,671,400
2017 $7,708 $1,892,700 $221,300 $1,671,400
2013 -- $191,459 $177,500 $13,959
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $3,750,000 +97.4% $533 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Sold $1,900,000 0.0% $243 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2009 06/29/09 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $243 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,900,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $140,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255265

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2818-61-4307-000