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$265,000

Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Listed by Nate Wright · Wright Brokers with Hyatt in the High Country
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About this home

Build your dream mountain home in Firethorn, a premier gated community near Blowing Rock, NC, featuring sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views—including a clear view of the Moses Cone Manor (Flat Top Mansion). This exceptional homesite offers southern exposure with plenty of opportunity for natural light, a spacious, usable yard, and a highly desirable setting across from the Firethorn clubhouse, pond, and community greenspace with hiking trails. The lot includes an active 3-bedroom septic permit and shared well water access, helping simplify the path to construction. Lot 203 also features an elevated, cleared and gently sloping building site. Enjoy the convenience of paved road access and the ideal High Country location with quick access to Blowing Rock, Boone, and the Blue Ridge Parkway—while remaining outside town limits and free of Blowing Rock town taxes. Firethorn residents enjoy 15+ acres of common area, a clubhouse, trout stream access, a pond, and hiking trails adjacent to protected National Park land along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community guidelines include a preference for homes 4,000+ sq ft and no short-term rentals, supporting a quiet, residential mountain setting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a view lot in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities.

Property details

MLS #
CAR4350041
Property type
Lot
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Status
Active
Days on market
39
On market date
February 23, 2026
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Blowing Rock Elementary
1.65 mi away · Grades -1-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
420
Student:teacher ratio
14.0:1
District
Watauga County Schools
Middle
None found nearby
High
Watauga High
4.99 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
1,236
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
Watauga County Schools

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$53,000 down
$212,000 loan
Principal & interest$1,375
Property tax (est.)$221
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated April 3, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.