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  • Price cut: $120K (4/17)
    $725,000

    3209 Howards Creek Road, Boone, NC 28607

    3beds
    2,834sqft
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    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
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Todd Rice (828)295-7777,

    Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Blowing Rock

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258858MLS LogoOriginating 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
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        Estimated market value

        $670,200

        $637,000 - $704,000

        $3,446/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/26/2026Contingent$725,000$256/sqft
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        4/17/2026Price change$725,000-14.2%$256/sqft
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        11/7/2025Listed for sale$845,000-6%$298/sqft
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        10/22/2025Listing removed$899,000$317/sqft
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        9/9/2025Price change$899,000-2.8%$317/sqft
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        8/13/2025Price change$925,000-2.6%$326/sqft
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        7/25/2025Listed for sale$950,000-4.9%$335/sqft
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        5/19/2025Listing removed$999,000$353/sqft
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        11/26/2024Listed for sale$999,000$353/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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          Neighborhood: 28607

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          • Elementary: Green Valley
          • High: Watauga

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