Mountain Chalet in Hound Ears Club, centrally located between pool and club house. This charming 3/3 retreat has level entry living with 2 of the bedrooms on the main floor, spacious living area with vaulted ceiling and a stone gas fireplace. Nice size kitchen and is just steps away from a large, covered deck for outdoor enjoyment. Hound Ears Club is a gated community centrally located between Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk. As a homeowner, enjoy access to six and a half miles of hiking trails, a mile, and a half of fly fishing on the Watauga River, and the community dog park and the garden. Memberships are separate for purchase and include fine and casual dining, golf, tennis, pickle ball, swimming pool with rock waterfall, and a new fully outfitted fitness center.
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
320 Balsam, Boone, NC 28607
3beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.26 Acres Lot
$642,800 Zestimate®
$327/sqft
$2,464 Estimated rent
Home value
$642,800
$540,000 - $765,000
$2,464/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 09:41am
Listed by:
Rick Pifer 828-963-4301,
Hound Ears Real Estate
Bought with:
Katherine Farless, 245062
TYLER REDHEAD & MCALISTER REAL
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255394
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Electric, 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Gas, Stone, Vented, Propane
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,986
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,649
- Finished area below ground: 337
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Seasonal View
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1899052902000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine,Cottage,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shake,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Community/Coop
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Club Membership Available, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Fishing, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, River, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
Location
- Region: Boone
- Subdivision: Hound Ears
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $5,680 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $650,000-6.5%$327/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #255394 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Contingent | $695,000$350/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255394 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+114.5%$350/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #255394 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2006 | Sold | $324,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,756 | $449,100 |
| 2023 | $1,756 +1.3% | $449,100 |
| 2022 | $1,733 +11.3% | $449,100 +37.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- 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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