This two-plus-acre tract is an exceptional investment for commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The desirable General Business GB zoning permits high value applications, including short-term rentals, boutique hotel, restaurant or a prime shopping areas. Another option might be a condominium/townhome development, the zoning allows up to 5 unites/acre which gives the possibility for 10 units based on the acreage. The property features unparalleled visibility and high traffic exposure directly on Highway 321 Valley Boulevard, ensuring maximum customer recognition. Two accesses are already existing from Ransom Street for multiple options. A key amenity is the easy short walk directly into charming downtown Blowing Rock and its popular attractions benefiting future residents and guests. With all major utilities already in place the development timeline is significantly streamlined and costs are reduced. The existing structure has no value, and the land is offered strictly as is.
Lot/land
$2,000,000
986 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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2.09Acres
Unimproved Land
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2.09 Acres Lot
$960,900 Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Two-plus-acre tractUnparalleled visibility
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Listed by:
Cynthia Carlson (828)295-7337,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock,
Craig Carlson 828-773-7472,
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258889
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 2.09 Acres
- Features: Level
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2817049465000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Blowing Rock
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $681,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,893
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$960,900
$740,000 - $1.19M
$3,549/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+108.6% |
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| 1/20/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2020 | Price change | $959,000-3% |
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| 6/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $989,000+499.4% |
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| 6/6/1994 | Sold | $165,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,270 | $681,500 |
| 2023 | $2,270 +1% | $681,500 |
| 2022 | $2,247 +16.4% | $681,500 +48.5% |
| 2021 | $1,930 | $459,000 |
| 2020 | $1,930 +14.9% | $459,000 |
| 2019 | $1,680 | $459,000 |
| 2018 | $1,680 -1.2% | $459,000 |
| 2017 | $1,700 +12.1% | $459,000 -4.9% |
| 2013 | $1,517 | $482,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $482,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $482,700 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28605
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blowing Rock ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 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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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Blowing Rock
- 28605
- 986 Ransom Street





