320 Balsam Rd

1,986 Sq. Ft.
$327 / Sq. Ft.
1,986
Sq. Ft.
$327
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Mountain Chalet in Hound Ears Club, centrally located between pool and club house. This charming 3/3 retreat has level entry living with 2 of the bedrooms on the main floor, spacious living area with vaulted ceiling and a stone gas fireplace. Nice size kitchen and is just steps away from a large, covered deck for outdoor enjoyment. 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,...Mountain Chalet in Hound Ears Club, centrally located between pool and club house. This charming 3/3 retreat has level entry living with 2 of the bedrooms on the main floor, spacious living area with vaulted ceiling and a stone gas fireplace. Nice size kitchen and is just steps away from a large, covered deck for outdoor enjoyment. 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 320 Balsam Road

Architectural Style
ChaletAlpine, Cottage, Mountain
Parking Features
NoGarage
Subdivision Name
Hound Ears
View
Mountains, SeasonalView
LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2025 12:41 PM

Property Details for 320 Balsam Road

StatusClosed
MLS #255394
Days on Market80
Taxes$1,756 / year
HOA Fees$5,680 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1966
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Sold By TYLER REDHEAD & MCALISTER REAL

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Building Information for 320 Balsam Road

Stories2Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,168

Property Taxes

$146

HOA Dues

$473

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Property Information for 320 Balsam Road

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
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1899-05-2902-000
  • Association Fee: $5,680.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Hound Ears Club
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,756
  • Tax Book Number: 1172/764
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 20 SEC 10 HOUND EARS
School Information
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1649.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 337.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1986.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HoaDocuments, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, RestrictiveCovenants, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Water Source: CommunityCoop
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: ClubMembershipAvailable, Clubhouse, DogPark, FitnessCenter, Fishing, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, River, TennisCourts, TrailsPaths
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof: Shake, Wood
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric, OneUnit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplaces
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone, Vented, Propane
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished, VaultedCeilings

Property History for 320 Balsam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

$650,000—
Jul 28, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1908244960

$650,000

+3.7% / yr

Jul 3, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

—
Jul 1, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

—
May 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

$695,000—
Apr 6, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428297851

$324,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

$650,000
07/28/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1908244960

$650,000

+3.7% / yr

07/03/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

—
07/01/2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

—
05/12/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #255394

$695,000
04/06/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428297851

$324,000

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Public Records for 320 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand$47,200Additions$401,900Total$449,100
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,165 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,165 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966CountyWATAUGAAPN1899-05-2902-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 320 Balsam 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
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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