Escape to a Mountain Haven on Howards Creek, where timeless charm meets modern comfort. This one-of-a-kind property offers nearly 400 feet of pristine creek frontage, ideal for fishing and recreation, located on 3.9+ private acres, just minutes from downtown Boone. Featuring a beautifully crafted main home and a separate studio apartment, the property spans over 4,400 square feet of living space and is being offered furnished with a few exceptions. Short-term rentals permitted, this distinctive retreat presents a rare opportunity for both personal enjoyment and income potential. A brand-new bridge, completed in July 2025, provides convenient, year-round access via state-maintained, paved roads. The home’s picturesque setting includes expansive decks overlooking Howards Creek, a tranquil pond, and wooded privacy—all creating an atmosphere of peace and natural beauty. Designed for effortless mountain living, the main level features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and classic wormy chestnut cabinetry, an inviting living room and den—each with stone fireplaces and woodstoves—a spacious primary suite with a soaking tub and walk-in closet, and a half bath. Upstairs, the second floor offers a large open bonus area, two generous bedrooms, and a full bath. The third level, filled with light, serves as an additional sleeping or lounge area, with large windows framing the surrounding landscape. Outdoor living is enhanced by a wide covered porch overlooking the pond and creek, complete with steps leading directly down to the water’s edge. The separate vaulted studio apartment includes a full kitchen and bath, ideal for guests, family, or rental use. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage, high-speed fiber-optic internet, and a gentle grade to the creek for easy access. Situated at a cool 3,600+ feet in elevation, this property offers comfortable year-round living and the true essence of mountain tranquility. The sellers note that the home has never flooded. A new metal roof over garage completed in October 2025, and final new bridge work completed in August 2025. Blending rustic character, thoughtful updates, and investment versatility, this is a rare offering—where the sound of rushing water, mountain air, and timeless craftsmanship create a retreat unlike any other.
Under contract
Price cut: $120K (4/17)
$725,000
3209 Howards Creek Road, Boone, NC 28607
3beds
2,834sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
3.94 Acres Lot
$670,200 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Separate studio apartmentBeautifully crafted main homeWooded privacyStone fireplaces and woodstovesOversized two-car garageTwo generous bedroomsLarge open bonus area
- 217 days |
- 102 |
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Listed by:
Todd Rice (828)295-7777,
Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Blowing Rock
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258858
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Kerosene, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Skylights
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Free Standing, Wood Burning, Insert, Wood BurningStove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,753
- Total interior livable area: 2,834 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,834
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Oversized, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond, Stream
Lot
- Size: 3.94 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 2902540643000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Masonry, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boone
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $463,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,229
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$670,200
$637,000 - $704,000
$3,446/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2026 | Contingent | $725,000$256/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $725,000-14.2%$256/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $845,000-6%$298/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listing removed | $899,000$317/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$317/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $925,000-2.6%$326/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000-4.9%$335/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Listing removed | $999,000$353/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $999,000$353/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,809 | $463,700 |
| 2023 | $1,809 +1.3% | $463,700 |
| 2022 | $1,786 +42.6% | $463,700 +79.2% |
| 2021 | $1,252 | $258,800 |
| 2020 | $1,252 | $258,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $258,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $258,800 |
| 2017 | $1,123 +10.2% | $258,800 -1.7% |
| 2013 | $1,019 | $263,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $263,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $263,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $263,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28607
Getting around
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Green Valley ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Green Valley
- High: Watauga
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Boone
- 28607
- 3209 Howards Creek Road






