Watauga Homes with Blowing Rock Middle school

Watauga Homes with Blowing Rock Middle school

Welcome to Watauga County, North Carolina, a hidden gem nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Watauga County boasts lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and panoramic mountain views that will leave you spellbound. With a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant community spirit, this area offers an idyllic setting for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat.

One of the highlights of Watauga County is the charming town of Blowing Rock, which is not only famous for its picturesque landscapes but also for its exceptional educational opportunities. Families looking to settle down in this area will be delighted to discover homes located within the Blowing Rock Middle School district. This school is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a nurturing environment for students.

Living in proximity to Blowing Rock Middle School means more than just access to quality education; it also places you at the heart of a vibrant community. The surrounding neighborhoods offer a variety of homes, from cozy cabins to modern family residences, all designed to accommodate diverse lifestyles. Imagine enjoying weekend hikes on nearby trails, exploring local shops and restaurants, or participating in community events that bring neighbors together.

Whether you are drawn to the stunning landscapes, the strong sense of community, or the excellent schools, Watauga County and the Blowing Rock Middle School area present a perfect opportunity for families looking to create lasting memories in a beautiful setting. Discover your dream home in Watauga County today, and embrace the lifestyle you've always envisioned!

Newest Watauga Homes with Blowing Rock Middle school

$1,095,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4419667 MLS
Enchanting Mountain Estate is just minutes off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway–located in Greystone. Nestled in a private, storybook setting, this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath mountain home offers the perfect blend of high-country charm and expansive living space. The property is situated on a gorgeous 1-acre lot with a park-like setting, surrounded by mature trees and lush natural beauty that creates a peaceful, private sanctuary. Boasting a rare and highly versatile layout, the home features two complete living rooms and two kitchens, making it an exceptional choice for multi-generational living or hosting extended guest stays. Steeped in natural light, the main level welcomes you with a spacious kitchen, dining area, and a great room, which are designed for effortless entertaining and relaxation, as well as a large primary suite with an ensuite full bath. To complete this level, there is the laundry area and a half bath. Upstairs are the 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The secondary lower-level quarters provide complete independence, comfort, and privacy for family or friends. The expansive open and covered decks are perfect for all your entertaining needs! Outside, the park-like grounds invite you to unwind in nature, yet you are only minutes away from the boutique shopping, award-winning dining, and vibrant culture of downtown Blowing Rock and Boone. This home actually has 4 bedrooms with a 3-bedroom septic. Plenty of living space and so much potential!

765 Oak Ridge Drive, Boone

Listing courtesy of C-21 Mountain Vistas. kimberlymateiko@gmail.com
$625,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4414895 MLS
A classic Blowing Rock cottage less than a mile from Main Street, offering single-level living, a one-car garage, and mid-century charm — homes like this don't come available often. Located within the Blowing Rock town limits off Sunset Drive just up from Highway 321, this lovingly maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits an easy trip from Main Street's shops, restaurants, and Memorial Park. Start your mornings on the covered flagstone rocking chair porch overlooking the professionally landscaped front yard and stacked stone walls. Step inside to an inviting living room where the original floorplan retains the character of the home — warm wood paneling, a gas log fireplace, and large windows that fill the space with natural light. The living area flows to the dining space, with plenty of room to gather friends and family after a day in town. The kitchen adds a fun retro touch with distinctive Big Chill appliances, granite counters, and a reach-through that keeps you connected to the living room. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite full bath, while two additional cozy bedrooms and a second updated full bath complete the living space. The attached one-car garage houses the washer and dryer and provides additional storage. Out back, a secluded patio offers a quiet spot to unwind and take in the mountain air. The home has been cared for well beyond the surface: a new roof and two mini splits added in 2021, a professionally engineered retaining wall and drainage system, and an encapsulated crawlspace with sump pump below. Add a paved driveway, a quiet street, and no HOA, and this is a rare opportunity to own in one of the High Country's most sought-after mountain towns. Short-term rentals are not permitted within the Blowing Rock town limits.

168 Mountain View Drive, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country. leslie@easonteam.com
$1,200,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 4376805 MLS
Just a three-minute drive from downtown Blowing Rock, this home is perfectly positioned along the third fairway of the prestigious Blowing Rock Country Club, offering an exceptional blend of scenic beauty and relaxed mountain living. From the private balcony, enjoy sweeping, unobstructed views of the golf course and surrounding mountains, an ideal setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The backyard is a peaceful and inviting retreat, with thoughtfully designed landscaping and garden spaces that are perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the natural surroundings. Inside, the home features a versatile layout with five bedrooms and four full baths. The main level offers two bedrooms and three full baths for added convenience and accessibility. Upstairs, you’ll find an additional bedroom, while the lower level includes two more bedrooms and a full bath, perfect for guests, extended stays, or added privacy. This is a rare opportunity to own in one of Blowing Rock’s most sought-after locations, where tranquility and golf course living come together seamlessly.

195 Fairway Lane, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of MartinGroup Properties Inc. Greg@MartinGroupProperties.com
$34,900
4350773 MLS
Enjoy rest and relaxation on this beautiful property less than 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located in an established community with easy access to both Blowing Rock and Boone. The property has a Lenoir mailing address but is located in Watauga County, Blowing Rock Elementary, and Watauga County High School districts. This building lot offers plenty of room to build your dream mountain home. A small branch of a creek meanders at the bottom of the lot. When you get ready to build you have an old roadbed graded out that allows you to enter from the top of the property. An additional 2.23 acre adjoining lot is available for sale for $34,900. Here's a great opportunity for an oversized building lot for one buyer to build on or for 2 buyers to have adjoining properties. Drive times: CLT - 2 Hours, Triad - 1.5 Hours, Raleigh - 3 Hours.

TBD (Lot 1) Dugger Firetower Road Unit #1, Lenoir

Listing courtesy of Gatewood Group Real Estate. Theresa@JonGatewood.com
$34,900
4350783 MLS
Enjoy rest and relaxation on this beautiful property less than 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Located in an established community with easy access to both Blowing Rock and Boone. The lot offers easy access from the top with a building site that would allow a walkout basement. Mountain views can be opened up with minimal clearing. Access is easy on the community maintained gravel roads. Power to lot and fiber optic internet available. The property has a Lenoir mailing address but is more convenient to Blowing Rock and Boone. Blowing Rock Elementary and Watauga County High School districts. This building lot offers plenty of room to build your dream mountain home. Drive times: CLT - 2 Hours, Triad - 1.5 Hours, Raleigh - 3 Hours. An additional 3.069 acre adjoining lot is available for sale for $34,900. Here's a great opportunity for an oversized building lot for one buyer to build on or for 2 buyers to have adjoining properties. Interactive map with additional property info available in the Virtual Tour.

TBD (Lot 4) Wolf Den Lane Unit #4, Lenoir

Listing courtesy of Gatewood Group Real Estate. Theresa@JonGatewood.com
$39,900
4350791 MLS
SAVE THOUSANDS on this unique opportunity for a building lot convenient to Boone and Blowing Rock. A well has already been drilled, underground power is in place, and there's even an underground propane tank already installed. The property has a Lenoir address but is more convenient to Blowing Rock or Boone. Enjoy end of road privacy and mountain views from this wooded lot waiting for you to build your mountain home. Located 6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can access everything the High Country has to offer minutes from your future doorstep. This lot is nestled at the back of the Grapevine Gap community which boasts very well maintained wide roads allowing easy year round access. If you're looking for a building lot without all of the upfront building costs, you have to take a look at this property.

TBD (Lot 19) Wolf Den Lane Unit #19, Lenoir

Listing courtesy of Gatewood Group Real Estate. 828-773-0840
$265,000
4350041 MLS
Build your dream mountain home in Firethorn, a premier gated community near Blowing Rock, NC, featuring sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views—including a clear view of the Moses Cone Manor (Flat Top Mansion). This exceptional homesite offers southern exposure with plenty of opportunity for natural light, a spacious, usable yard, and a highly desirable setting across from the Firethorn clubhouse, pond, and community greenspace with hiking trails. The lot includes an active 3-bedroom septic permit and shared well water access, helping simplify the path to construction. Lot 203 also features an elevated, cleared and gently sloping building site. Enjoy the convenience of paved road access and the ideal High Country location with quick access to Blowing Rock, Boone, and the Blue Ridge Parkway—while remaining outside town limits and free of Blowing Rock town taxes. Firethorn residents enjoy 15+ acres of common area, a clubhouse, trout stream access, a pond, and hiking trails adjacent to protected National Park land along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community guidelines include a preference for homes 4,000+ sq ft and no short-term rentals, supporting a quiet, residential mountain setting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a view lot in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities.

#203 Thunderhill Trail Unit #203, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Wright Brokers with Hyatt in the High Country. nate@wrightbrokers.com
$220,000
4273353 MLS
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on Lot 123 in the Firethorn community of Blowing Rock. This exceptional lot offers a gently sloping, build-friendly site nestled among mature hardwoods, potential for long-range views depending on home placement and clearing. This lot provides privacy while being just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy access to all of Firethorn’s premier amenities, including a gated entry, trout-stocked stream, private hiking trails, a community clubhouse, and picnic areas. Underground utilities, high-speed internet availability, and paved roads are already in place—offering the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. Firethorn’s protective covenants and architectural guidelines help preserve both property values and the character of this low-impact, thoughtfully planned development. Don’t miss your opportunity to build in one of the High Country’s most sought-after luxury communities.

TBD Lot 123 Firethorn Trail Unit #123, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty. dcovington@helenadamsrealty.com
$190,000
4273365 MLS
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on Lot 108 in Firethorn, one of Blowing Rock’s most sought-after luxury communities. This gently sloping, build-friendly site is tucked among mature hardwoods and offers the potential for long-range views depending on home placement and clearing. The setting provides privacy while being just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Firethorn residents enjoy premier amenities including a gated entry, trout-stocked stream, private hiking trails, community clubhouse, and picnic areas. With underground utilities, high-speed internet, and paved roads already in place, Firethorn offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and modern convenience. Protective covenants and architectural guidelines preserve both property values and the character of this thoughtfully planned development. A proposed build by KEEN Building Co. is available for inspiration. Final pricing will be determined by client design and selections; estimated construction costs are $2,346,240 plus lot cost. All plans and designs are subject to HOA approval. Don’t miss the opportunity to create your dream home in this extraordinary community.

TBD Lot 124 Firethorn Trail Unit #124, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty. dcovington@helenadamsrealty.com
$230,000
4273097 MLS
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on Lot 108 in Firethorn, one of Blowing Rock’s most sought-after luxury communities. This gently sloping, build-friendly site is tucked among mature hardwoods and offers the potential for long-range views depending on home placement and clearing. The setting provides privacy while being just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Firethorn residents enjoy premier amenities including a gated entry, trout-stocked stream, private hiking trails, community clubhouse, and picnic areas. With underground utilities, high-speed internet, and paved roads already in place, Firethorn offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and modern convenience. Protective covenants and architectural guidelines preserve both property values and the character of this thoughtfully planned development. A proposed build by KEEN Building Co. is available for inspiration. Final pricing will be determined by client design and selections; estimated construction costs are $3,364,166 plus lot cost. All plans and designs are subject to HOA approval. Don’t miss the opportunity to create your dream home in this extraordinary community.

TBD Lot 215 Thunderhill Trail Unit #215, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty. dcovington@helenadamsrealty.com
$230,000
4273262 MLS
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on Lot 217 in the Firethorn community of Blowing Rock. This exceptional lot offers a gently sloping, build-friendly site nestled among mature hardwoods, potential for long-range views depending on home placement and clearing. This lot provides privacy while being just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy access to all of Firethorn’s premier amenities, including a gated entry, trout-stocked stream, private hiking trails, a community clubhouse, and picnic areas. Underground utilities, high-speed internet availability, and paved roads are already in place—offering the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. Firethorn’s protective covenants and architectural guidelines help preserve both property values and the character of this low-impact, thoughtfully planned development. Don’t miss your opportunity to build in one of the High Country’s most sought-after luxury communities.

TBD Lot 217 Thunderhill Trail Unit #217, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty. dcovington@helenadamsrealty.com
$250,000
4273290 MLS
Discover the perfect canvas for your mountain dream home on Lot 106 in the Firethorn community of Blowing Rock. This exceptional lot offers a gently sloping, build-friendly site nestled among mature hardwoods, potential for long-range views depending on home placement and clearing. This lot provides privacy while being just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy access to all of Firethorn’s premier amenities, including a gated entry, trout-stocked stream, private hiking trails, a community clubhouse, and picnic areas. Underground utilities, high-speed internet availability, and paved roads are already in place—offering the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience. Firethorn’s protective covenants and architectural guidelines help preserve both property values and the character of this low-impact, thoughtfully planned development. Don’t miss your opportunity to build in one of the High Country’s most sought-after luxury communities.

TBD Lot 106 Firethorn Trail Unit #106, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Helen Adams Realty. dcovington@helenadamsrealty.com
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