Investor and visionary special! This fabulous diamond in the rough home is ready for your vision. Conveniently between Boone and Blowing Rock, this spacious home offers over 4,000 square feet of living area, ideal for those looking to create their dream home or invest in a promising property. The kitchen is a cook's delight, featuring beautiful stainless steel appliances, double ovens, ample counter space, cabinetry, and a built-in pantry with a floor-to-ceiling Lazy Susan. Enjoy your morning coffee on the private deck off the kitchen and dining area. The sunken great room boasts cathedral ceilings and a wood-burning freestanding stove surrounded by stone, adding warmth and character to the space. Relax on the covered front porch or make the most of the gently sloping yard, ideal for gardening enthusiasts. The property includes an additional one-acre parcel (PIN #2819241375000) extending down to Payne Branch Road, ensuring privacy and protecting against future building in that area. This means the property sits on just under three acres and provides an alternative access point. The walkout basement features a fabulous downstairs area, ideal for a game or entertainment room, home office or additional sleeping area complete with a large bath. There is also a large storage area in the basement that could also be used as a workshop. The huge main bedroom is light and bright with an impressive primary bath and walk-in closets. All bedrooms are spacious with plenty of closet space, and there's a large recreation/bonus room upstairs. Enjoy beautiful mountain views and much more. This home is bursting with potential and ready for your touch. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to transform this hidden gem into your dream home. Please note discrepancy in tax record square footage and professional measurements.
Under contract
$797,900
140 Split Rail Lane, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
4beds
4,178sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
2.88 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful mountain viewsCovered front porchPrivate deckWood-burning freestanding stoveHome officeCathedral ceilingsFloor-to-ceiling lazy susan
- 70 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 10, 2025 at 08:56am
Listed by:
Jessica Auten 828-406-2937,
Premier Sotheby's International Realty- Banner Elk
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255255
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Gas, Vented, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,985
- Total interior livable area: 4,178 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,678
- Finished area below ground: 500
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, No Garage
Features
- Stories: 4
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View
Lot
- Size: 2.88 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2819241418000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 4 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Blowing Rock
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,215
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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