Location, Location, Location!! SHORT AND LONG TERM RENTALS ALLOWED!! Discover a rare find in Blowing Rock—a charming single-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on nearly 1 acre in a secluded community. Soak in the mountain
views and embrace the best of up-country living. Recent updates include a new
roof and an encapsulated crawl space, ensuring peace of mind. All appliances stay,
making this move-in ready. With its unbeatable location, space, and views, this
Blowing Rock retreat won’t last long!
Sold for $396,725
$396,725
489 Astor Cook Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
3beds
1,332sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.95 Acres Lot
$395,300 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$2,141 Estimated rent
Home value
$395,300
$332,000 - $470,000
$2,141/mo
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Charming single-story homeAll appliances stay
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kaitlin Crawford (828)438-3660,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR
Bought with:
Jacqueline Smith, 347099
Keller Williams High Country
Leslie Eason, 255892
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 257541
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Kerosene
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,332
- Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,332
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.95 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2818760458000
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fox Run Ridge II
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $500 annually
Location
- Region: Blowing Rock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $255,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,022
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $396,725-0.8%$298/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2026 | Pending sale | $399,900$300/sqft |
Source: BHHS broker feed #257541 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$300/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $399,900-6.8%$300/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4329880 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2025 | Price change | $429,000-4.7%$322/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+4.7%$338/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $430,000-4.2%$323/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,000$337/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $255,900 |
| 2024 | $574 | $255,900 |
| 2023 | $574 -43.8% | $255,900 |
| 2022 | $1,022 +25.4% | $255,900 +57.8% |
| 2021 | $815 | $162,200 |
| 2020 | $815 | $162,200 |
| 2019 | $815 | $162,200 |
| 2018 | $815 +11.1% | $162,200 |
| 2017 | $734 +9.7% | $162,200 +5% |
| 2013 | $669 | $154,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $154,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $154,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $154,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28605
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blowing Rock ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blowing Rock
- 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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Estimated market value
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Blowing Rock
- 28605
- 489 Astor Cook Road
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