This delightful Blowing Rock cottage, just a stone’s throw from Main Street, offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern sophistication. Originally built in 1901 and completely rebuilt in 2008, it has been thoughtfully designed to capture the warmth of a classic mountain retreat with impressive newly updated improvements throughout.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be drawn in by the breathtaking stone-arched doorways and rich architectural detail. Inside, the home features several types of old timey knotty pine, alder, solid walnut and maple wood, exquisite accents, and two striking stone fireplaces that bring mountain ambiance to every season.
The main level offers easy living with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a cozy living room, a den/office, an impressive kitchen, not to mention a highly coveted soaking clawfoot tub. Every space is finished with care and character. Above the detached one-car garage is a private guest suite complete with a bedroom, full bath, great room, and two built-in twin bunks—perfect for guests or extended family (this 540 sqft. is not included in the total heated sqft.).
Step outside to find covered stone porches in the front and back—ideal for relaxing year-round. The beautifully landscaped gardens feel like something from a dream, with unique perennials and seasonal plantings that provide surprises from Spring through Fall. This one-of-a-kind property was proudly featured on the Blowing Rock Tour of Homes in 2013.
Perfect as a full-time residence or vacation escape, this heartwarming home is a rare find with unmatched charm, location, and style—just steps from the best shopping, dining, and culture Blowing Rock has to offer.
Sold for $2,369,000
$2,369,000
173 Chestnut Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
4beds
2,069sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$2,356,900 Zestimate®
$1,145/sqft
$2,931 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,356,900
$1.98M - $2.80M
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Stone fireplacesCovered stone porchesSolid walnutExquisite accentsOld timey knotty pineImpressive kitchenMaple wood
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Listed by:
Jaco Gerbrands 828-295-7337,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
Bought with:
Karen Barker, 253351
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Suzanne Greene, 353509
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255215
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, 2 Units, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Down Draft, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Wet Bar, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Windows: Casement Window(s), Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Gas, Stone, Vented, Outside, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,069
- Total interior livable area: 2,069 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,069
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, One Car Garage, Other, Oversized, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Patio, Stone
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Living Quarters
- Parcel number: 2807973066000
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stone, Wood Frame
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Radon Mitigation System
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Blowing Rock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $754,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,415
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $2,369,000+28.1%$1,145/sqft |
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| 5/4/2025 | Pending sale | $1,849,000$894/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000+17.3%$894/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Sold | $1,576,000+5.1%$762/sqft |
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| 3/11/2024 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$725/sqft |
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| 3/2/2024 | Contingent | $1,500,000$725/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000$725/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $754,200 |
| 2024 | $2,501 | $754,200 |
| 2023 | $2,501 +0.9% | $754,200 |
| 2022 | $2,478 +18.6% | $754,200 +51.2% |
| 2021 | $2,090 | $498,700 |
| 2020 | $2,090 | $498,700 |
| 2019 | $2,090 | $498,700 |
| 2018 | $2,090 +13.5% | $498,700 |
| 2017 | $1,840 +12.2% | $498,700 +10% |
| 2013 | $1,641 | $453,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $453,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $453,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $453,400 |
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Neighborhood: 28605
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blowing Rock ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blowing Rock
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Blowing Rock
- 28605
- 173 Chestnut Drive
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