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  • Price cut: $80K (5/28)
    $1,295,000

    270 Buxton Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

    4beds
    3,262sqft
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    $7,366/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1933
    0.38 Acres Lot
    $1,235,900 Zestimate®
    $397/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large stone fireplaceUpdated bathroomModern conveniencesFully furnishedGourmet kitchenAir conditioningFirepit area
    Step back in time and own one of Blowing Rocks classic cottages. Meticulously preserved and keeping all the great details in perfect shape! Perched above the rim of the Johns River Gorge and featuring breathtaking long range layered views centered right on Grandfather Mountain. An easy walk to town location, right off the Main St. sidewalk trail! Buxton St. is a hidden gem enclave of less than a dozen historic homes and it's no-through street and super quiet. Home has recently had many updates including a gourmet kitchen, new architectural shingled roof, updated bathroom and much more. Is being offer FULLY FURNISHED & is ready to use day one. Home maintains the classic old cottage feel of a bygone era and still gives you all the modern conveniences you dream of. Floorplan has lots of flexibility too, 4 BR / 4 Baths & den on Main Level can easily be extra bedroom if needed. The living / family room is a showstopper, oversized and ready for large family gatherings and features a large stone fireplace. Firepit area and 2 large covered porches will give everyone a place to hang out. Cast Aluminum fenced area for the dog is already in place too. If you have been looking for a classic, downtown cottage with a BIG VIEW & loaded with charm... THIS IS IT! Recent updates include: Very high end new roof 5/4/2026, Radon Mitigation System, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Hot Water Heater, Main Level Bath Floor, Kitchen Floor Refinished, Air Conditioning, Tree Trimming. Recent Radon Test was 2.5, Recent Engineers Letter Attached in documents (just wanted to make sure everything structurally was in great shape). Extra Parking below on Twin Springs.
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    Listed by:

    Brent Moore (704)437-4825,

    James B. Collier

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261170MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Propane
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Furnished, Window Treatments
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,262
      • Total interior livable area: 3,262 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,487
      • Finished area below ground: 775

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Screened
      • Exterior features: Fence
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 0.38 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 02818

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cedar, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Asphalt,Architectural,Other,Shingle,See Remarks
      Condition
      • Year built: 1933

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit, Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Radon Mitigation System
      • Subdivision: None
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Blowing Rock

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $397/sqft
      • Annual tax amount: $4,220
      • Date on market: 4/30/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,235,900

        $1.17M - $1.30M

        $3,142/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/28/2026Price change$1,295,000-5.8%$397/sqft
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        5/1/2026Listed for sale$1,375,000$422/sqft
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        1/1/2026Listing removed$1,375,000$422/sqft
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        8/28/2025Listed for sale$1,375,000+1.5%$422/sqft
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        8/1/2025Listing removed$1,355,000$415/sqft
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        7/1/2025Price change$1,355,000-1.5%$415/sqft
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        5/27/2025Price change$1,375,000-1.1%$422/sqft
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        4/9/2025Listed for sale$1,390,000$426/sqft
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        1/13/2025Contingent$1,390,000$426/sqft
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        10/24/2024Price change$1,390,000-2.5%$426/sqft
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        8/12/2024Listed for sale$1,425,000+44.7%$437/sqft
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        8/23/2022Sold$985,000-10.5%$302/sqft
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        8/3/2022Contingent$1,100,000$337/sqft
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        6/25/2022Listed for sale$1,100,000$337/sqft
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28605

        Getting around

        16 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        7 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Blowing Rock
        • High: Watauga

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