4584 Highway 194

$1,499,000
Price
7
Beds
4,853 Sq. Ft.
$309 / Sq. Ft.
4,853
Sq. Ft.
$309
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Taylor House Inn ~ an important piece of Valle Crucis history and an iconic High Country property, brimming with storybook-like charm and offering potential for a number of uses. Nestled just down the street from the original Mast General Store and in close proximity to Valle Crucis Park and the Watauga River, this 3.9+ acre property offers a 7-bedroom/7.5-bath main home, 2 bedroom/2 bath guest home, additional guest cottage, storage & multi-use building, and a detached garage on flat, usable...The Taylor House Inn ~ an important piece of Valle Crucis history and an iconic High Country property, brimming with storybook-like charm and offering potential for a number of uses. Nestled just down the street from the original Mast General Store and in close proximity to Valle Crucis Park and the Watauga River, this 3.9+ acre property offers a 7-bedroom/7.5-bath main home, 2 bedroom/2 bath guest home, additional guest cottage, storage & multi-use building, and a detached garage on flat, usable yards with wooded acreage behind (trail potential!) & the sites & sounds of Crab Orchard Creek just across the road. The Taylor House or main home, originally built ~1911 by Squire Taylor himself, lies on the National Register of Historic Places. The perfect place for a homestead, family estate/legacy property, turnkey Inn or B&B, commercial office, or more, this property offers easy access year-round on state-maintained roads and level driveway. The large farmhouse front porch of the Taylor House Inn is the perfect place for overlooking the yards and pastoral mountain views. On the main level, find a formal entry/foyer, living room, den/study, formal dining room, commercial kitchen, primary suite, office, and mudroom – just across the stone patio from the ‘Milk House’, an unfinished storage building housing the laundry room. Off the second level landing, find four bedroom/bathroom suites as well as an additional bedroom and full bath. The third level offers a spacious suite with full bath open to a sitting area. The guest home or ‘Red Cottage’ offers living & kitchenette, primary suite with jetted tub/tiled shower, + guest suite. The other guest cottage, or ‘Flower Cottage,’ offers bonus space + full bath - set up as sleeping area. A detached garage sits next to the flat, usable yards that surround the structures. Fully furnished - minor exceptions! Amenities: high-speed internet, security system, gazebo, some original glass windows & tubs (~1911).
  1. Listed by Jay Vincent • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties • jay@vincentproperties.com

Property Details for 4584 Highway 194

Architectural Style
Cottage, Farmhouse, Traditional
View
Mountain(s)
Parking Features
Detached Garage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2025 12:17 PM

Property Details for 4584 Highway 194

StatusActive
MLS #4269014
Days on Market195
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1911
Lot Size3.98 AC / 173,238 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 4584 Highway 194

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size3.98 AC / 173,238 SF

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Property Information for 4584 Highway 194

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -81.78490379
  • Latitude: 36.19936378
  • Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 105 and Broadstone Rd (between Boone and Banner Elk), take Broadstone Rd for approximately 2.9 miles. Turn left onto Highway 194 S (just past the Mast Store Annex on your right). Continue for approximately 0.9 miles, and the property will be on your right. Shown by appointment only, no drive-bys!!!
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,076,490.00
  • Parcel Number: 1970-83-3258-000
  • City Taxes Paid To: No City Taxes Paid
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: Watauga
  • High School: Watauga
  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Elevation: 2500
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4853.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Garage: 545
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 2221
  • Sq Ft Third: 509
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 150
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 150
  • Sq Ft Upper: 2123
  • Sq Ft Other: 526.0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 4853.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 48
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1970-83-4035-000
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Plat Book Slide: 19/121
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 19/121
  • Restrictions: Deed
  • Restrictions Description: 339/123, 697/265
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed, Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Shared Well, Well, Other - See Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Roof: Metal, Other - See Remarks
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
  • Levels: Three
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Oil
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
  • Laundry Features: Outside, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Unvented, Living Room, Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Bedroom Third: 1
  • Bedroom Upper: 5
  • Full Bath Main: 1
  • Full Bath Third: 1
  • Full Bath Upper: 5
  • Half Bath Main: 1
  • Half Bath Third: 0
  • Half Bath Upper: 0
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Not Connected, Guest House, Separate Entrance, Other - See Remarks
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 14.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Half
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Den
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Mud
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Types: Office
  • Room Level: Main
Room 10
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 11
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 13
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Third
Room 14
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Third
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Security System

Property History for 4584 Highway 194

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4269014

$1,499,000—
Mar 26, 2025

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #241959

$1,500,000—
Jun 29, 2023

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #241959

$1,650,000—
Mar 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #241959

$1,850,000—
Dec 31, 2022

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$1,850,000—
Jul 22, 2022

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$1,999,999—
May 27, 2022

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$2,200,000—
Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$2,325,000—
Nov 10, 2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #230259

$2,325,000—
May 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #230259

$1,950,000—
Mar 15, 2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #220319

$1,699,000—
Feb 14, 2020

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #212845

$1,699,000—
Feb 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #220319

$1,699,000—
Mar 4, 2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #212845

$1,699,000—
Dec 13, 2018

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200767

$1,695,250—
Apr 7, 2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200767

$1,699,000—
Apr 27, 2006

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #150646

$1,150,000—
Apr 26, 2006

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #59418

$1,150,000—
Mar 27, 2006

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #150646

—
Mar 8, 2006

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #59418

—
Nov 18, 2005

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #150646

$1,499,000—
Nov 17, 2005

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #59418

$1,499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4269014

$1,499,000
03/26/2025

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #241959

$1,500,000
06/29/2023

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #241959

$1,650,000
03/01/2023

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #241959

$1,850,000
12/31/2022

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$1,850,000
07/22/2022

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$1,999,999
05/27/2022

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$2,200,000
03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #236261

$2,325,000
11/10/2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #230259

$2,325,000
05/10/2021

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #230259

$1,950,000
03/15/2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #220319

$1,699,000
02/14/2020

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #212845

$1,699,000
02/14/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #220319

$1,699,000
03/04/2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #212845

$1,699,000
12/13/2018

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200767

$1,695,250
04/07/2016

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #39200767

$1,699,000
04/27/2006

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #150646

$1,150,000
04/26/2006

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #59418

$1,150,000
03/27/2006

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #150646

—
03/08/2006

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #59418

—
11/18/2005

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #150646

$1,499,000
11/17/2005

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #59418

$1,499,000

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Public Records for 4584 Highway 194

Taxable ValueLand$94,400Additions$776,090Total$870,490
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,008 SqFtLot Size125,017 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1911CountyWATAUGAAPN1970-83-3258-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4584 Highway 194

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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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4584 Highway 194 is a single family home for sale in Sugar Grove, NC 28679. This property was listed for sale on June 20, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties, it's currently listed at $1,499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 195 days and was last sold on April 27, 2006. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Valle Crucis Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 4584 Highway 194 is a 7-bed, 8-bath, 4,853 sqft single family home built in 1911.

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