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Under contract
    • Price cut: $29.1K (3/13)
    $399,900

    489 Astor Cook Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

    3beds
    1,332sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    0.95 Acres Lot
    $376,000 Zestimate®
    $300/sqft
    $42/mo HOA

    What's special

    Charming single-story homeAll appliances stay
    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!
    216 days
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    1,898
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 15, 2026 at 06:38am

    Listed by:

    Kaitlin Crawford (828)438-3660,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTOR

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 257541MLS LogoOriginating 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: $300/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
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        Estimated market value

        $376,000

        $357,000 - $395,000

        $2,911/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/15/2026Pending sale$399,900$300/sqft
        Source: BHHS broker feed #257541 Report a problem
        3/15/2026Contingent$399,900$300/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem
        3/13/2026Price change$399,900-6.8%$300/sqft
        Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4329880 Report a problem
        8/31/2025Price change$429,000-4.7%$322/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem
        8/18/2025Listed for sale$450,000+4.7%$338/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #257541 Report a problem
        8/9/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/16/2025Price change$430,000-4.2%$323/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/30/2025Listed for sale$449,000$337/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        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

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,164/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1985
        Property taxes
        $137
        HOA Fees
        $42
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 28605

          Getting around

          7 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          2 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          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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