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$2,499,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2.294 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
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1730 Hickory: a luxurious mountain home offering one-level living in the gated community of Hound Ears - a great full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property with short-term rentals permitted (with rental registration process and restrictions). Located between Boone & Blowing Rock and close to all the High Country has to offer, Hound Ears is easily accessible year-round on paved roads. This impressive 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath estate is offered furnished and rests on a combination of 3 lots (2.2+ acres!). Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds and long-range, layered mountain views, including Grandfather Mountain & Seven Devils! The main level features a dramatic great room with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, a wall of windows, and a two-story grand stone fireplace-adjacent to the dining room and chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a pantry, and wormy chestnut floors. A spacious Ipe deck spans the back of the home and is accessible from multiple rooms-perfect for entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers deck access, three walk-in closets, a tiled shower, and a soaking tub. Also on this level, find a second bedroom & bathroom suite with a tiled shower, a foyer, a half bath, and a laundry room with a sink and storage. Upstairs, you'll find a lofted living area overlooking the great room, a third bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, and a third full bath. A circular driveway and port-cochere provide easy access to the attached two-car garage and golf cart garage. Additional features: new roof (2025), new water heater (2024), high elevation (3,500+ feet), one-level living, covered front porch, underground dog fence & e-collars. Hound Ears offers amenities including gate and security, hiking trails and picnic area with Watauga River access, garden and dog park, as well as ability to purchase a club membership providing access to things like fishing, fitness center, dining options, golf, tennis, and pickleball.

Full Property Details for 1730 Hickory

General

  • Sold For: $2,499,000
  • HOA FEE: $775/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
  • Taxes: $5,706
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 2217
  • MLS ID: 256324
  • Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Furnished, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Gas, Stone, Vented
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Level

Additional Information

  • Shared Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Community
  • Tennis: Yes
  • Security/Safety: 24 Hour Security

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Other, Storage, See Remarks, Paved Driveway
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened, Wrap Around

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Golf Cart Garage, Oversized, Paved, Private

Location

  • Area: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
  • County: Watauga
  • Subdivision: Hound Ears

School Information

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Community

  • Community Name: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
  • Gated community: Yes
  • Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane

Utilities

  • Sewer: Other, Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank, See Remarks
  • Water: Community/Coop
  • Cable Available: Yes
  • Utility Description: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Construction: Shake Siding, Stone, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shake, Wood
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Living Area: 4,460 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Total: 4,460 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 4,460 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1985

Lot Features

  • Property View: Long Range, Mountain(s)
  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.294
  • Lot Size: 2.294
  • Frontage: Private Road, Paved
  • Fencing (Description): Invisible

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $2,325
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
  • Tax Amount: $5,706.41
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, New Loan

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 1899-17-8677-000
  • Lot Number: 15/16, 2, 1

Listed and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties

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Schools serving 1730 Hickory

School District:Watauga County Schools
NameGradesDistance
Valle Crucis Elementary
2998 Broadstone Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
PK-82.8 mi
Watauga High
300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607
9-125.3 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 1730 Hickory

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2025
Sold
$2,499,000
—
MLS
7/02/2025
Listed
$2,499,000
—
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 and Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties

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