Tucked beside a bold, rushing creek, this high country mountain cottage offers rustic charm, and modern mountain living. Ideally located between Boone and Banner Elk within the highly sought-after newly built Valle Crucis School (2025) district. Inside, the beautiful old stone fireplace commands attention as the centerpiece of the living room, creating an inviting gathering space filled with character and charm. The efficient kitchen is equipped with everything needed for comfortable everyday living or memorable weekend escapes. A main-level primary bedroom and full bath offer convenient one-level living. Additional bedroom on main level great for guests. Upstairs, an additional sleeping area, half bath, and cozy game nook provide flexible guest accommodations and recreation space. This upper-level area features lower ceiling heights and is not included in the home’s total heated square footage. Step outside and discover where mountain memories are made. The expansive wraparound deck invites you to relax to the sounds of the rushing creek while enjoying the BBQ area, hot tub, and fire pit — ideal for entertaining family and friends or unwinding beneath the stars. A fenced dog run adds another thoughtful feature for pet owners.
Currently operating as a successful vacation rental, this unique creekside cottage presents an exceptional opportunity as an income-producing investment, charming second home, or full-time mountain residence in one of the High Country’s most desirable locations. Minutes to high country adventures! Hiking, biking, rock climbing, Blue Ridge Parkway cruising, unique shops, restaurants and strolling quaint main streets of Blowing Rock.
For sale
$349,900
392 Old Danner Road, Vilas, NC 28692
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.56 Acres Lot
$338,300 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hot tubRustic charmExpansive wraparound deckFenced dog runModern mountain livingEfficient kitchenBbq area
- 31 days |
- 1,070 |
- 77 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Maria Owens 828-773-1625,
Realty One Group Results-Boone,
Pam King 828-773-8457,
Realty One Group Results-Boone
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 262042
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Furnished
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stone
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1990014409000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,700
- Annual tax amount: $750
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$338,300
$321,000 - $355,000
$1,699/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900-5.4%$350/sqft |
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| 12/31/2025 | Listing removed | $369,900$370/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $369,900-5.1%$370/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,900$390/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $389,900$390/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $389,900+40.3%$390/sqft |
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| 1/20/2020 | Listing removed | $278,000$278/sqft |
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| 1/3/2020 | Pending sale | $278,000$278/sqft |
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| 1/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $278,000+4.9%$278/sqft |
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| 11/27/2019 | Sold | $265,000-11.6%$265/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Pending sale | $299,900$300/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,900$300/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $930 | $224,700 |
| 2023 | $930 +2.5% | $224,700 |
| 2022 | $907 +18.4% | $224,700 +48.4% |
| 2021 | $766 | $151,400 |
| 2020 | $766 | $151,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $151,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $151,400 |
| 2017 | $690 +14.1% | $151,400 +16.9% |
| 2013 | $605 | $129,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $129,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $129,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $129,500 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- High: Watauga
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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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Vilas
- 28692
- 392 Old Danner Road




