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  • $550,000

    345 Chalk Dust Trail, Purlear, NC 28665

    2beds
    1,279sqft
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    $3,292/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    11.64 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $430/sqft
    $108/mo HOA

    What's special

    High ceilingsPrivate drivewayBig viewsExtensive landscapingPlenty of parkingOpen design upstairs
    BIG VIEWS | 11-PLUS ACRES | SECLUSION | OUTDOOR LIVING. If you’re looking for a mountain getaway with LONG RANGE VIEWS, updated finishes, room to enjoy nature, and amenities for the outdoors lover, you’ve found it! Welcome to Chalk Dust Overlook in Buck Mountain. This cabin features 2 main level bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a 3rd sleeping area, 2 covered porches, and an open back deck that has views for miles in 2 different directions. Tucked away at the end of a private driveway, you’ll find this recently renovated cabin with plenty of parking and yard space ideal for playing, gardens, or future expansion of the home. As you enter the cabin you are greeted by high ceilings and a stone gas (could be wood burning) fireplace. The open design upstairs allows groups to enjoy their company while preparing meals or watching TV. Both upstairs bedrooms have plenty of windows that look out to long range views and the surrounding mountain scenery. Downstairs there is another living room that is ideal for watching movies, playing games, or could be used as another primary suite. You could sleep up to 10 people by adding sleeper sofas. The 4 outdoor living areas, offer plenty of room to enjoy nature no matter the weather. The most popular area is sitting around the large cast iron fire pit that looks over the valley and across the mountain vistas. The cabin was tastefully renovated in 2024 and 2025 and features updated bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, appliances, lighting fixtures, and extensive landscaping. Offered FULLY FURNISHED and TURN-KEY this cabin is ready for immediate enjoyment. Located in the 3,400 acre Buck Mountain Community, residents can ride ATVs & Side-by-Sides, explore hiking trails and waterfalls, fish in the stocked (catch & release) pond, or enjoy community gatherings. Buck Mountain is conveniently located 25 minutes from Boone, West Jefferson, or the Wilkesboros. Drive Times: Triad - 1.5 Hours, CLT - 2 Hours, Raleigh - 3 Hours, Wilmington 5 - Hours. Broker Interest
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    Listed by:

    Jon Gatewood 828-773-9852,

    Gatewood Group Real Estate,

    Theresa DeMarco Gatewood 828-773-0840,

    Gatewood Group Real Estate

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263781MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Heat Pump, 1 Unit
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Furnished
      • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Other, See Remarks, Stone, Vented, Propane
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,386
      • Total interior livable area: 1,279 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 693
      • Finished area below ground: 586
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      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Private
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Composite, Covered, Multiple, Open
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Other, See Remarks, Gravel Driveway
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Pasture
      • Waterfront features: Pond
      Lot
      • Size: 11.64 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0801308
      • Zoning description: R1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Log, Log Siding, Stone
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1999

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit 2 Bedroom, Septic Tank
      • Water: Other, Spring, See Remarks
      • Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Clubhouse, Gated, Trails/Paths, Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
      • Subdivision: Buck Mountain
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $1,294 annually
      Location
      • Region: Purlear

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $430/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $244,790
      • Annual tax amount: $1,229
      • Date on market: 8/14/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Gravel

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/14/2026Listed for sale$550,000+96.4%$430/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #263781 Report a problem
        8/12/2024Sold$280,000+1.1%
        Source: Triad MLS #1146197 Report a problem
        6/29/2024Pending sale$277,000
        Source: Triad MLS #1146197 Report a problem
        6/28/2024Listed for sale$277,000
        Source: Triad MLS #1146197 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,248 +12%$244,790 +69.1%
        2024$1,114 $144,730
        2023$1,114 $144,730
        2022$1,114 $144,730
        2021$1,114 $144,730
        2020$1,114 +9.1%$144,730
        2019$1,022 $144,730 +10.5%
        2018$1,022 $131,010
        2017$1,022 +1.5%$131,010
        2016$1,007 $131,010
        2015$1,007 -0.2%$131,010
        2014$1,009 -4.9%$131,010 -9.8%
        2012$1,061 $145,320
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        Neighborhood: 28665

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        • Elementary: Mount Pleasant
        • Middle: West Wilkes
        • High: West Wilkes

        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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