Last Sold Price
3 beds4,460 sqft$560/sqft
1730 Hickory, Boone, NC 28607

Description

1730 Hickory: a luxurious mountain home offering one-level living in the gated community of Hound Ears - a great full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property with short-term rentals permitted (with rental registration process and restrictions). Located between Boone & Blowing Rock and close to all the High Country has to offer, Hound Ears is easily accessible year-round on paved roads. This impressive 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath estate is offered furnished and rests on a combination of 3...1730 Hickory: a luxurious mountain home offering one-level living in the gated community of Hound Ears - a great full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property with short-term rentals permitted (with rental registration process and restrictions). Located between Boone & Blowing Rock and close to all the High Country has to offer, Hound Ears is easily accessible year-round on paved roads. This impressive 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath estate is offered furnished and rests on a combination of 3 lots (2.2+ acres!). Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds and long-range, layered mountain views, including Grandfather Mountain & Seven Devils! The main level features a dramatic great room with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, a wall of windows, and a two-story grand stone fireplace—adjacent to the dining room and chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a pantry, and wormy chestnut floors. A spacious Ipe deck spans the back of the home and is accessible from multiple rooms—perfect for entertaining. The main-level primary suite offers deck access, three walk-in closets, a tiled shower, and a soaking tub. Also on this level, find a second bedroom & bathroom suite with a tiled shower, a foyer, a half bath, and a laundry room with a sink and storage. Upstairs, you’ll find a lofted living area overlooking the great room, a third bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, and a third full bath. A circular driveway and port-cochere provide easy access to the attached two-car garage and golf cart garage. Additional features: new roof (2025), new water heater (2024), high elevation (3,500+ feet), one-level living, covered front porch, underground dog fence & e-collars. Hound Ears offers amenities including gate and security, hiking trails and picnic area with Watauga River access, garden and dog park, as well as ability to purchase a club membership providing access to things like fishing, fitness center, dining options, golf, tennis, and pickleball.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/12/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties • (828) 295-0700
  2. Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties

Property Details for 1730 Hickory

Status
MLS #
256324
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$5,706 / year
HOA Fees
$2,325 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
2.29 AC / 99,926 SF
Architectural Style
Mountain
Parking Features
Attached, Driveway, Garage, TwoCarGarage, GolfCartGarage, Oversized, Paved, Private
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Hound Ears
View
LongRange, Mountains

Location

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Building Information for 1730 Hickory

Stories2Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size2.29 AC / 99,926 SF

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$13,953 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,702

Property Taxes

$476

HOA Dues

$775

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Property Information for 1730 Hickory

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 321 & Hwy 105 in Boone (at Wendy's), head south on Hwy 105 toward Foscoe/Banner Elk. Continue for appx. 5.5 mi to a left onto Old Shulls Mill Rd. Continue for appx. 0.8 mi and make the slight left onto Shulls Mill Rd. Continue for appx. 0.5 mi and the Hound Ears entrance will be on your left. Gated! Continue straight once past the gatehouse onto Dogwood and continue for appx. 0.8 mi to the right onto Hickory. Continue for 0.8 mi and #1730 will be on your right. Shown by appointment only.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1899-17-8677-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1899-17-7364-000, 1899-17-9423-000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $2,325.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Hound Ears Club POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,706
  • Tax Assessed Value: 1522700
  • Tax Book Number: 1136/512
  • Tax Legal Description: House on 2.294 acres and all improvements
  • Tax Lot: 15/16, 2, 1
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
  • Middle Or Junior School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4460.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.294
  • Lot Size Area: 2.294
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 4460.0
  • Elevation: 3500
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Community: No
  • Year Built: 1985
  • New Construction: No
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other, SepticPermit3Bedroom, SepticTank, SeeRemarks
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other, Storage, SeeRemarks, PavedDriveway
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: ClubMembershipAvailable, Clubhouse, FitnessCenter, Fishing, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, River, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: ShakeSiding, Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened, WrapAround
  • Security Features: TwentyFourHourSecurity
  • Roof: Shake, Wood
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: No
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, ForcedAir, HeatPump, Propane
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Vented
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasRange, MicrowaveHoodFan, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, SeeRemarks, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic, CathedralCeilings, Furnished, VaultedCeilings

Property History for 1730 Hickory

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Closed

CANOPY #4272535

$2,499,000
Sep 12, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #256324

$2,499,000
Aug 11, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4272535

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Closed

CANOPY #4272535

$2,499,000
09/12/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #256324

$2,499,000
08/11/2025

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #4272535

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1730 Hickory

Taxable ValueLand$129,000Additions$1,133,600Total$1,262,600
Tax Record2025$4,761 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,472 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,472 SqFtStories1Lot Size26,136 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyWATAUGAAPN1899-17-8677-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1730 Hickory

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valle Crucis Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

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31,798
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