Charming cottage offering expansive and highly sought-after views of the Johns River Gorge! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat features a wraparound deck and covered back porch, perfectly positioned to take in long-range vistas toward Charlotte and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The living room features a cozy stone, wood-burning fireplace and vaulted tongue and groove ceilings. Each bedroom has jack and jill access to the bath and the guest bedroom has a sweet built-in twin bunkbed. The cottage comes fully furnished and decorated and has ample flat parking in the driveway. Thoughtfully situated just 10 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the home offers both breathtaking views and convenience. An ideal mountain getaway or short-term rental opportunity, there are lots of possibilities for this timeless cottage.
For sale
$495,000
675 Old Johns River Road, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
2beds
584sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
4,530.24 Square Feet Lot
$494,700 Zestimate®
$848/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully furnished and decoratedWraparound deckBuilt-in twin bunkbedCozy stone wood-burning fireplaceCovered back porch
- 6 days |
- 3,170 |
- 114 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 09:02am
Listed by:
Robert Novacek (828)295-9200,
Blowing Rock Properties, Inc
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260097
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Window Treatments
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 584
- Total interior livable area: 584 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 584
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Southern Exposure
Lot
- Size: 4,530.24 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1897610768
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Misty Mountain
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Blowing Rock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $848/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $257,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,601
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$494,700
$470,000 - $519,000
$911/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+98%$848/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #260097 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2017 | Sold | $250,000-3.8%$428/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #204080 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $259,900+57.5%$445/sqft |
Source: Blowing Rock Properties #204080 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2013 | Sold | $165,000$283/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,601 | $257,700 +21.5% |
| 2024 | -- | $212,100 |
| 2023 | $1,587 | $212,100 |
| 2022 | $1,587 | $212,100 |
| 2021 | $1,587 +10.6% | $212,100 +8.6% |
| 2020 | $1,434 -2% | $195,300 |
| 2019 | $1,463 | $195,300 |
| 2018 | $1,463 | $195,300 |
| 2017 | $1,463 +7% | $195,300 |
| 2016 | $1,367 | $195,300 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,367 +6.4% | $192,500 |
| 2014 | $1,285 | $192,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $192,500 +85.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,600 +68.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $61,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $61,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $61,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $61,400 +46.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $41,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,539/mo
Principal & interest
$2312
Property taxes
$227
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28605
Getting around
0 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Collettsville SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 13.3 mi
- 2/10West Caldwell HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.4 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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