$3,365,000
SOLD NOV 14, 2025

693 Thunderhill Trail Blowing Rock, NC 28605

6 Beds
8 Baths
7,035 Sq Ft
1.07 Acres

Recently Sold

$478 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

172 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of November 2025

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. Roof and poplar bark siding cleaned and sealed in August 2025! Firethorn community amenities: gate & gatehouse, clubhouse, walking trails, trout fishing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jay Vincent

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

BHHS Vincent Properties

Co-Listed By

Chad Vincent

BHHS Vincent Properties Brokerage Phone: (828) 295-0700

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Novacek

Blowing Rock Properties, Inc

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
  • Mud Room
  • Home Theater
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Viking Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 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

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • 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
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 295-0700
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Nov 13, 2025
Sold by
Adcock Brandon T and Adcock Erica M
Bought by
Julie T Starnes Revocable Trust and Starnes
Seller's Agent
Jay Vincent
BHHS Vincent Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bob Novacek
Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
List Price
$3,750,000
Sold Price
$3,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$385,000
-10.27%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
354.78%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $3,365,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Sold $3,365,000 -9.0% $478 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Price Changed $3,699,000 -1.4% $526 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
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®

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 $6,362 $2,000,600 $221,300 $1,779,300
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

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255265

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2818-61-4307-000