244 Walnut

$669,000
Price
2
Beds
1,266 Sq. Ft.
$528 / Sq. Ft.
1,266
Sq. Ft.
$528
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy this charming Chalet in the Hound Ears Community. Featuring a beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace, with a beamed tongue and groove vaulted ceiling. Open living room and dining area, Primary bedroom and second guest bedroom on this main floor. The Loft can be used as an office or additional sleeping area. Numerous improvements made include New AC unit, a whole-house dehumidifier, Expended Deck and stairs, updated Fireplace box and flue and much more. This home is ready to enjoy come and...Enjoy this charming Chalet in the Hound Ears Community. Featuring a beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace, with a beamed tongue and groove vaulted ceiling. Open living room and dining area, Primary bedroom and second guest bedroom on this main floor. The Loft can be used as an office or additional sleeping area. Numerous improvements made include New AC unit, a whole-house dehumidifier, Expended Deck and stairs, updated Fireplace box and flue and much more. This home is ready to enjoy come and see for yourself. Home is offered Furnished With some exceptions; Seller will provide a list upon request. 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.
  1. Listed by Rick Pifer • Hound Ears Real Estate • 828-963-4301

Property Details for 244 Walnut

Architectural Style
ChaletAlpine
Parking Features
Asphalt, Driveway, GolfCartGarage
Subdivision Name
Hound Ears
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LISTING UPDATED: 10/15/2025 10:22 AM

Property Details for 244 Walnut

StatusActive
MLS #257056
Days on Market157
Taxes$1,427 / year
HOA Fees$5,680 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1968
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 244 Walnut

Stories2Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,898 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,306

Property Taxes

$119

HOA Dues

$473

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Property Information for 244 Walnut

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone, Hwy 105 toward Grandfather Mountain, Turn Left onto Old Shulls Mill Road, then left on Shulls Mill Road, main gate will be on the Left to Hound Ears Club. This is a secured gated community and appointments are required.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw
  • MLS Area Minor: Blowing Rock
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1899-06-4008-000
  • Association Fee: $5,680.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Hound Ears POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,427
  • Tax Book Number: 1991/218
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 17 SEC 10 HOUND EARS
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1266.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1266.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: ClubMembershipAvailable, DogPark, FitnessCenter, Fishing, Golf, Pickleball, Pool, River, TennisCourts
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Shake, Wood
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Electric, HeatPump, OneUnit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone
  • Appliances: ConvectionOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished, VaultedCeilings

Property History for 244 Walnut

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #257056

$669,000—
Jul 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #257056

$695,000—
Sep 6, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630602655

$245,000

-2.2% / yr

Sep 6, 2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #201015

$245,000—
Jul 18, 2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #201015

—
May 19, 2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #201015

$285,000—
Sep 27, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428109430

$320,000—
Sep 27, 2006

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #63633

$320,000—
Aug 15, 2006

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #63633

—
Jul 24, 2006

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #63633

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #257056

$669,000
07/25/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #257056

$695,000
09/06/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #630602655

$245,000

-2.2% / yr

09/06/2018

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #201015

$245,000
07/18/2018

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #201015

—
05/19/2017

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #201015

$285,000
09/27/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428109430

$320,000
09/27/2006

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #63633

$320,000
08/15/2006

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #63633

—
07/24/2006

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #63633

$325,000

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Public Records for 244 Walnut

Taxable ValueLand$46,600Additions$313,200Total$359,800
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968CountyWATAUGAAPN1899-06-4008-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 244 Walnut

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

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

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244 Walnut is a single family home for sale in Boone, NC 28607. This property was listed for sale on July 25, 2025 by Hound Ears Real Estate, it's currently listed at $669,000. It has been on the market for a total of 157 days and was last sold on September 6, 2018. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Valle Crucis Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 244 Walnut is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,266 sqft single family home built in 1968.

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