Welcome to Sunalei Preserve, a gated community in western NC, located 20 minutes to downtown Boone, NC and 20 minutes to Mountain City, TN. Sunalei Preserve lies on Snake Mountain, with elevations ranging from about 3,900 to over 5,500 feet—making it the highest-elevation residential community in the North Carolina High Country. Straddling NC and TN, the preserve spans approximately 1,000 acres—800 in Watauga County, NC, and 200 in Johnson County, TN. Imagine building your dream home at 4500 feet, while enjoying amazing sunsets and long-range mountain views with ski slopes in the distance. Travel down to the clubhouse, High Mountain Camp, for an evening of games and relaxation. It includes a massive stone fireplace, huge open decks, a bar with a pool table, a kitchen, a ping pong table, games, and a fitness room. Visit https://sunalei.us/ for more information on Sunalei Preserve. This property has 4.62 acres in NC and the remaining 13.79 acres is located in TN. Price shown is for all 18.41 acres.
Lot/land
$399,000
TBD NE Moddock Road, Zionville, NC 28698
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18.41Acres
Unimproved Land
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18.41 Acres Lot
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$188/mo HOA
What's special
Long-range mountain viewsHighest-elevation residential community
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 13, 2025 at 03:59pm
Listed by:
Gina Ross 828-387-1794,
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 255218
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 18.41 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 1995972161000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Not Connected
- Water: Not Connected
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Near State Park, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Sunalei Preserve
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,250 annually
Location
- Region: Zionville
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $1,026
- Date on market: 4/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/7/2025 | Price change | $399,000-6.1% |
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| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Estimated monthly payment
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Neighborhood: 28698
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Roan Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.9 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 10.1 mi
- 4/10Johnson Co High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mabel
- 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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