NESTLED IN RHODODENDRUN THICKET, IN CHARMING BLOWING ROCK! Built by premier local builder/ artisans, in upscale Wonderland Woods! This sophisticated 4500+ SF, 4BD/ 4.5BA home boasts: custom designer front door w/ leaded glass transom; a stunning interior w/ vaulted,T&G ceilings;custom Banner cherry cabinetry/accents throughout; gourmet kitchen showcasing high end appliances, island w/ unique Mahogany Blue Eye granite, and eye-catching stone cooking alcove w/ built in/pull out spice racks on sides. Master bedroom offers an additional ,custom 226 SF closet,accessed via elevator! Tiled master bath has his/her vanity w/ cherry surround, spacious shower stall & TOTO heated toilet/bidet. Upper level offers: 3 bedrooms (w/ in-suite baths), one with a laddered 180 SF loft; HUGE family/bonus room w built in bookcases; Spacious shelved walk-in attic space ,accessed from 2nd floor hall by just a few steps. Property professionally, but naturally, landscaped. Meandering, flagstone paths lead to waterfall pond, creating park-like setting. Entertaining/ living made so easy on full length rear deck overlooking it all, as well as seasonal Grandfather Mtn and sunset views.It cannot be compared!! Other pluses include: heated, over-sized 2-car garage; manual generator; home security system 2 heating/cooling zones; wired for audio throughout house; mudroom also can service kitchen overflow as butler's pantry; TONS of extra closets/storage.
Sold for $2,827,000
$2,827,000
162 Forbes Way, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
4beds
5baths
5,596sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1999
0.89 Acres Lot
$2,906,500 Zestimate®
$505/sqft
$5,427 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,906,500
$2.64M - $3.20M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,596 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2817662029000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Blowing Rock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $505/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,349,300
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $2,827,000+128%$505/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2013 | Sold | $1,240,000-4.6%$222/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+1.2%$232/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Blair & Associates #178412 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2013 | Listing removed | $1,285,000$230/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Blair & Associates #172330 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,285,000$230/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Blair & Associates #172330 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,349,300 |
| 2024 | $4,394 | $1,349,300 |
| 2023 | $4,394 +0.5% | $1,349,300 |
| 2022 | $4,371 -15.1% | $1,349,300 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $5,145 | $1,256,900 |
| 2020 | $5,145 | $1,256,900 |
| 2019 | $5,145 | $1,256,900 |
| 2018 | $5,145 +13.9% | $1,256,900 |
| 2017 | $4,517 +12.5% | $1,256,900 +13.9% |
| 2013 | $4,014 | $1,103,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,103,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,103,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,103,400 |
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Neighborhood: 28605
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blowing Rock ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Blowing Rock
- 28605
- 162 Forbes Way