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$610,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,031 Sq. Ft.
  • 2.02 Acres
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Comfortably sleeps 6, this quiet single-level living home -- with a large bedroom/office in the walk-out basement downstairs -- is superbly located just minutes to Boone or Blowing Rock. Find 4,300+ acres of Julian Price Memorial Park just across the state-maintained gravel road with easy access to hiking trails that meander for miles, and an easy stroll through the woods to the Boone Fork river for fishing and water play! The home feels like new and evidences quality craftsmanship, efficiency, and versatility throughout. On main-level find spacious, open living/dining and kitchen area, hardwood (oak) flooring, tongue & groove (spruce) vaulted ceiling, gorgeous granite counters, gas stove & oven, Bosch dishwasher, and a quality wood stove. Walk out to either covered or open deck areas. Also, main-level, primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with tile shower & walkout to covered deck. Utility, laundry, pantry, and an additional full bath on this level, too. The finished downstairs has full bath, own heat/AC zone control, and separate entrance. It serves beautifully as a large bedroom, home office, or for hosting family or guests. Workshop area is clean, dry, and framed for conversion into garage. Quality construction with eye toward longevity and lowered maintenance: Superior Wall foundation, SmartSide siding, Pella Windows. Parking for 4+. And too, a storage shed with shelving. Relax and enjoy remarkable view of Grandfather Mountain from the detached open deck or take a stroll into the expansive park: Hebron Falls, the Boone Fork Trail...or beyond. This unique property beautifully combines a pleasant aura of remoteness with practical proximity to Boone and Blowing Rock. This is a good one!

Full Property Details for 1561 Old Turnpike Rd

General

  • Sold For: $610,000
  • Taxes: $1,108
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2217
  • MLS ID: 254907
  • Added to Site: 275 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Other, See Remarks, Tankless Water Heater

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Storage, Gravel Driveway
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered

Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Other, Private, See Remarks

Location

  • Area: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
  • County: Watauga
  • Subdivision: None

School Information

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Community

  • Community Name: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump, 1 Unit, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom
  • Water: Private, Well
  • Well: Yes
  • Utility Description: High Speed Internet Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Craftsman, Mountain
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Construction: Hardboard, Other, See Remarks, Wood Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,031
  • Living Area: 1,605 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Total: 1,605 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,023 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 582 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2021

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Property View: Mountain(s), Seasonal View, Trees/Woods, Southern Exposure
  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.02
  • Lot Size: 2.02
  • Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
  • Zoning: Residential

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,108
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, New Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 1898-28-7071-000

Listed by Key Terrain Real Estate
Sold by Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

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Schools serving 1561 Old Turnpike Rd

School District:Watauga County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Valle Crucis Elementary
2998 Broadstone Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
PK-84.3 mi
Watauga High
300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607
9-126.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1561 Old Turnpike Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/21/2025
Sold
$610,000
-3.94%
MLS
6/11/2025
Price Reduced
$635,000
-4.51%
MLS
5/17/2025
Price Reduced
$665,000
-2.19%
MLS
4/16/2025
Listed
$679,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Key Terrain Real Estate
Sold by Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

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