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$1,115,000 Est. $7,683/mo — Get pre-qualified
3beds 3.5baths 2,915sq ft 0.25acres

131 Balsam · Boone, NC 28607

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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.

Features & Amenities

Living Area2,915 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms3
Baths3.5
Fireplace2
Year Built1972
StatusActive
Lot Size0.25 Acres
SubdivisionHound Ears
CountyWatauga
Property TypeResidential
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
Days on Market60
Last UpdatedOct 6, 2026
HOAYes — $1 / year
ElementaryValle Crucis Elementary School
MiddleUnknown Middle School
HighWatauga High School
Presented By: TYLER REDHEAD & MCALISTER REAL; alec.mcalister@trmhomes.com

Location

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Neighborhood Snapshot

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates

Walk Score®
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Car-Dependent
Bike Score®
10
Somewhat Bikeable
Transit Score®
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No nearby transit

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Pricing History

DateEventPriceChange
Oct 6, 2026 Price Reduced $1,185,000 → $1,115,000 ▾ $70,000 (5.9%)

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