Magnificent home embraced by rhododendrons and hardwood trees with long range mountain views. Enjoy the serenity and beautiful sunset views from your deck or living room. This is a very well built rustic elegant home with custom appointments including hardwood floors, rhododendron pickets & black locust handrail at staircase, gas fireplace with stone profile and mantel by Bradley at Rustik, wood doors and trim, vaulted wood ceiling in living and wood tray ceiling in primary bedroom. Large kitchen updated to include walnut cabinets, quartz counter top, double ovens, gas cooktop and open to great room with huge area for dining. Primary bedroom on main level features wood floors, wood tray ceiling and updated bathroom with tub, large shower and granite/live edge counter on double vanity. Lower level has 2 ensuite bedrooms and 4th bedroom with game/sitting room overlooking large deck with view. Great home for entertaining with bocce court and firepit in front yard. Recent improvements include paving of driveway, exterior staining and new roof. Low maintenance home with leaf guards on gutters, Tessla charger, generator, and natural landscaping. Conveniently located being a few miles to country club or to Buckeye Rec Center. Amenities mentioned available with club membership to be transferred for $7000 ($28,,000 value).. House situated on .69 acres with lot (.39 acres) below being conveyed to protect view with tree topping. Great storage in basement which is encapsulated. Beech Mountain club offers 18 hole golf course, casual and formal dining, fitness equipment and classes, heated pool, summer camp, 10 har tru tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts and winter ski lodge with dining. Conveyance includes some of the furniture.
For sale
Price increase: $86K (6/1)
$1,299,000
173 Rhododendron Drive, Beech Mountain, NC 28604
4beds
2,903sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
1.08 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$447/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Long range mountain viewsWood doors and trimHardwood floorsDeck with viewGas cooktopDouble ovensQuartz countertop
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- 669 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lyn Sappington (828)737-3100,
Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 262339
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Down Draft, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Attic, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Single Hung, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stone, Vented, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,849
- Total interior livable area: 2,903 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,903
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Oversized, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 1.08 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1941427952000
- Zoning description: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Masonry
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Club Membership Available, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf, Pickleball, Pool, Skiing, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Beech Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Banner Elk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $447/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $401,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,519
- Date on market: 5/31/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,489/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000+7.1%$447/sqft |
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| 7/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,213,000+194.1%$418/sqft |
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| 8/4/2015 | Sold | $412,500-8.3%$142/sqft |
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| 7/2/2013 | Price change | $449,900-23.6%$155/sqft |
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| 3/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $589,000-5.8%$203/sqft |
Source: Your Mountain Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2007 | Sold | $625,000+2617.4%$215/sqft |
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| 8/6/2004 | Sold | $23,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -- | $401,600 -3.3% |
| 2013 | $1,337 | $415,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $415,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $415,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $415,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 13.4 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- High: Watauga
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Beech Mountain
- 28604
- 173 Rhododendron Drive



