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    • Price cut: $50K (8/6)
    $1,449,000

    497 Black Locust Circle, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

    4beds
    3,248sqft
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    $8,185/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2017
    0.8 Acres Lot
    $1,414,200 Zestimate®
    $446/sqft
    $131/mo HOA

    What's special

    Breathtaking mountain viewsNewly fenced yardLong-range mountain viewsWood-burning fireplaceAbundant natural lightRefreshed interior paintTasteful kitchen updates
    Perched in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this beautifully updated Blowing Rock retreat showcases long-range mountain views, exceptional outdoor living, and extensive recent improvements, creating the perfect blend of comfort, style, and mountain living. Designed to embrace its natural surroundings, the inviting outdoor living area features a wood-burning fireplace, offering the ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing with family and friends, or enjoying cool mountain evenings beneath the stars. Inside, abundant natural light fills the thoughtfully designed floor plan, enhanced by refreshed interior paint, tasteful kitchen updates, and inviting living spaces that feel both warm and sophisticated. Recent improvements include a new roof installed in 2025 and a newly fenced yard, providing peace of mind and added functionality. An exceptional value, the sellers have already paid the $8,500 HOA assessment for the community repaving project beginning August 5, allowing the next owner to enjoy this significant improvement without the added expense. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Blowing Rock, this property offers the perfect combination of breathtaking mountain views, privacy, modern updates, and convenient access to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and the High Country's year-round attractions.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Susan Dolan 704-560-7201,

    IVESTER JACKSON HIGH COUNTRY LLC

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261799MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Ductless, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Ductless, Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Microwave
      • Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Main Level
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pull Down Attic Stairs, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
      • Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Partial,Walk-Out Access
      • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas, Stone, Vented, Outside, Propane
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,248
      • Total interior livable area: 3,248 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,445
      • Finished area below ground: 803

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Wrap Around
      • Fencing: Back Yard,Full
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Residential, Trees/Woods
      Lot
      • Size: 0.8 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2828165569000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Hardboard, Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Architectural,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 2017

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Permit 4 Bedroom
      • Water: Shared Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
      • Subdivision: Cross Creek Farm
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $1,570 annually
      Location
      • Region: Blowing Rock

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $446/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $652,700
      • Annual tax amount: $2,516
      • Date on market: 5/8/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,414,200

        $1.34M - $1.48M

        $5,010/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Price change$1,449,000-3.3%$446/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4379126 Report a problem
        7/6/2026Price change$1,499,000-3.3%$462/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #261799 Report a problem
        6/12/2026Price change$1,550,000-2.8%$477/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #261799 Report a problem
        5/23/2026Listed for sale$1,595,000$491/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #261799 Report a problem
        5/12/2026Pending sale$1,595,000$491/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4379126 Report a problem
        5/12/2026Contingent$1,595,000$491/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #261799 Report a problem
        5/8/2026Listed for sale$1,595,000+11%$491/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #261799 Report a problem
        12/20/2024Sold$1,437,500-4.2%$443/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #252597 Report a problem
        12/4/2024Pending sale$1,500,000
        Source: Triad MLS #1163284 Report a problem
        11/24/2024Contingent$1,500,000$462/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #252597 Report a problem
        11/11/2024Listed for sale$1,500,000+20%$462/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #252597 Report a problem
        4/27/2023Sold$1,250,000$385/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/30/2023Contingent$1,250,000$385/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #242219 Report a problem
        3/21/2023Listed for sale$1,250,000+108.3%$385/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #242219 Report a problem
        8/29/2017Sold$600,000+566.7%$185/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #9593360 Report a problem
        10/1/2009Sold$90,000$28/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $652,700
        2024$2,505 -1.3%$652,700 -1.4%
        2023$2,539 +0.9%$662,000
        2022$2,516 -9.1%$662,000 +11.5%
        2021$2,769 $593,700
        2020$2,769 $593,700
        2019-- $593,700
        2018-- $593,700 +609.3%
        2017$2,473 +713.8%$83,700 -35.9%
        2013$304 $130,500
        2012-- $130,500
        2011-- $130,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28605

        Getting around

        6 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        2 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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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