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Spacious Hound Ears home with ample living spaces inside and outside! This turnkey mountain retreat comes furnished with exceptions. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers three seperate living spaces, allowing privacy for you and your guests. Two gracious stone fireplaces with gas logs in the main living area and lower level family room. Large covered outdoor living room with partial mountain views is where you will live for three seasons of the year, plus three levels of decks for enjoying the outdoors. Quality custom kitchen, with new flooring throughout bedrooms and living areas. Oversized primary suite provides space for bedroom seating area, as well as large walk-in closet and double vanity in bathroom. Expansive basement suite with separate entrance. Well maintained and improved with recently updated kitchen appliances (2024/2025), washer/dryer, HVAC unit (2026), hot water heaters, (2026), new windows (2024), freshly painted exterior, encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier, and reinforced and reconstructed retaining walls. Reinforced decking is hot tub-ready on lower level. Conveniently located within the community for easy access to amenities. Hound Ears Club is one of the premier clubs in the High Country known for its casual elegance, authentic charm and beauty. The gated community offers hiking trails, dog park, access to the Watauga River, and picnic areas. Club memberships are available but not required and offer fine dining, golf, tennis, pickleball, trout fishing and fitness center.

Highlights

  • Residential
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built in 1972
  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • $5,580/yr HOA
  • Waterfront
  • 91 days on Market

  • Bedrooms
    3
  • Bathrooms
    3 full · 1 half
  • Year Built
    1972
  • Stories
    3.0
  • Architectural Style
    Chalet Alpine, Mountain
  • Construction Materials
    Wood Siding, Frame
  • Parking Features
    Driveway, Asphalt
  • Living Area
    2915.0
  • Appliances
    Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Cooktop
  • Exterior Features
    None
  • Patio And Porch
    Covered
  • Pool Features
    Community
  • Cooling
    Zoned
  • Heating
    Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric
  • Basement
    Crawl Space, Finished

  • Acres
    0.25
  • Water Front Features
    Pond
  • Water Front
    Yes
  • Water
    Public

  • Area
    1-Boone, Brushy Fork, New River
  • County
    Watauga
  • City
    Boone
  • Neighborhood
    Hound Ears
  • Zip Code
    28607
  • High School
    Watauga
  • Elementary School
    Valle Crucis

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With a 20% down payment and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 6.75% rate, the ez Mortgage Calculator estimates the monthly payment for 131 Balsam at around $6,202. This includes estimated property taxes and insurance.

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What is the price per square foot for this home?

This home is listed at $1,115,000 with 2,915 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $383 per square foot.

How long has this property been on the market?

131 Balsam was listed on August 06, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 91 days.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1972, making it approximately 54 years old.

What is the lot size of this property?

131 Balsam sits on a 0.25-acre lot, which is 10,890 square feet.

What schools are assigned to this property?

Based on MLS info, this home is zoned for:

  • Elementary: Valle Crucis
  • High: Watauga

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What are the property taxes for 131 Balsam?

The most recent public record shows annual property taxes for 131 Balsam were approximately $1,880. This may change with reassessment or exemptions. Our local partner can verify current tax amounts and help you estimate future costs based on your situation.

Is there an HOA fee for this property, and what does it cover?

This home has an HOA fee of $5,580 paid annually.

Is 131 Balsam still available for sale?

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Last Updated: November 05, 2026 at 06:06PM | Source: High Country AOR | MLS#: 263622