2453 Payne Branch Rd

$968,500
Price
3
Beds
3,301 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
3,301
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.

Description

BIG opportunity here! Privacy abounds on this very unique mountain property located just minutes from both Blowing Rock and Boone! Sellers have made major updates throughout and designed this spectacular 1981 cottage into a "King's Hunting Lodge" with thoughtful renovations and distinctive additions and fixtures (please see list of seller updates in MLS attachments). Main level includes gorgeous living room with cathedral ceiling, classic stone fireplace with Glacier Bay vintage woodstove, and hardwoods...BIG opportunity here! Privacy abounds on this very unique mountain property located just minutes from both Blowing Rock and Boone! Sellers have made major updates throughout and designed this spectacular 1981 cottage into a "King's Hunting Lodge" with thoughtful renovations and distinctive additions and fixtures (please see list of seller updates in MLS attachments). Main level includes gorgeous living room with cathedral ceiling, classic stone fireplace with Glacier Bay vintage woodstove, and hardwoods ... renovated chef's kitchen is spectacular and spills into both a breakfast nook and a dining room/sunroom ... and primary bedroom en-suite with adjacent parlor/stone fireplace is cozy and romantic. Upstairs loft includes two bedrooms with "Jack-n-Jill" bath, and lower level boasts additional living/sleeping areas and secondary kitchen and laundry, which has been used as a "mother-in-law" suite with separate entrance. On the exterior, enjoy multiple porches and patios, firepit, a "hammock sanctuary" amidst the rhododendron, vegetable and flower gardens, and many walking trails. The nearly 2-acre lot even boasts a creek/stream and sellers claim well water is "best they've ever tasted!" Home is a must-see! Only 5 minutes from Boone and Trout Lake/Cone Park trails ... 10 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock! All fixtures, custom chandeliers, and draperies will remain; other furnishings are for sale and can remain if buyer is interested in purchasing. Payne Branch Road is currently under-construction and State of NC anticipates brand-new PAVED road to be completed by March 2026. Both short-term and long-term rentals allowed; lower level has been used as a separate rental from main house in the past.
  1. Listed by Eric Gamble • Corcoran HM Properties

Property Details for 2453 Payne Branch Road

Architectural Style
Mountain
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
Parking Features
Driveway, Other, Paved, Private, SeeRemarks
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
TreesWoods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/01/2026 10:18 AM

Property Details for 2453 Payne Branch Road

StatusActive
MLS #258335
Days on Market94
Taxes$2,340 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1981
Lot Size1.65 AC / 71,874 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 2453 Payne Branch Road

Stories3Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size1.65 AC / 71,874 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,981 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,786

Property Taxes

$195

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2453 Payne Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 321, take Payne Branch Road and continue on Payne Branch thru the junction with Deck Hill Road. Continue straight on gravel portion of Payne Branch; beyond the "S" curve, turn left at the 2453 mailbox next to For Sale sign onto the upper driveway. (Additional parking available on lower driveway)
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2809-81-8385-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1822338
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,340
  • Tax Book Number: 2174/377
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2047.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1254.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.65
  • Lot Size Area: 1.65
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3301.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SewerAppliedForPermit, SepticTank
  • Utilities: SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage, PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Patio, Stone
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: Brick, CeramicTile, Other, Stone, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Full, Finished, InteriorEntry
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplaces, Kerosene, Propane, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: FreeStanding, Stone, Insert, WoodBurning, WoodBurningStove
  • Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Disposal, InductionCooktop, Refrigerator, TrashCompactor
  • Interior Features: CathedralCeilings, SecondKitchen

Property History for 2453 Payne Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258335

$1,188,000—
Mar 29, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #227057

$530,000—
Mar 16, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #692644870

$530,000—
Jan 31, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #227057

—
Nov 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #227057

$550,000—
Sep 1, 2016

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202889

$400,000—
Jun 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202889

$4,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258335

$1,188,000
03/29/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #227057

$530,000
03/16/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #692644870

$530,000
01/31/2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #227057

—
11/17/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #227057

$550,000
09/01/2016

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202889

$400,000
06/21/2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39202889

$4,000,000

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

Public Records for 2453 Payne Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,100Additions$556,600Total$596,700
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtStories1Lot Size81,022 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980CountyWATAUGAAPN2809-81-8385-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2453 Payne Branch Road

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
Blowing Rock 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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2453 Payne Branch Road is a single family home for sale in Blowing Rock, NC 28605. This property was listed for sale on September 29, 2025 by Corcoran HM Properties, it's currently listed at $968,500. It has been on the market for a total of 94 days and was last sold on March 29, 2021. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Blowing Rock Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 2453 Payne Branch Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,301 sqft single family home built in 1981.

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