510 Ransom St

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
2,096 Sq. Ft.
$429 / Sq. Ft.
2,096
Sq. Ft.
$429
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Prime Blowing Rock location less than 0.5 miles to Main Street and just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering unmatched access to dining, shopping, parks, hiking, and year-round mountain activities. Conveniently located just 10 miles to Boone and Appalachian State University, with easy access to Hwy 321 for regional travel. This versatile mountain retreat offers a proven rental history, dual living potential, and over $135,000 in recent lower-level improvements, plus an added driveway. The...Prime Blowing Rock location less than 0.5 miles to Main Street and just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering unmatched access to dining, shopping, parks, hiking, and year-round mountain activities. Conveniently located just 10 miles to Boone and Appalachian State University, with easy access to Hwy 321 for regional travel. This versatile mountain retreat offers a proven rental history, dual living potential, and over $135,000 in recent lower-level improvements, plus an added driveway. The main level features an open, light-filled floor plan with vaulted ceilings, multiple porches, and a gas corner fireplace. The kitchen includes a large granite island and stainless appliances, ideal for entertaining or full-time living. The spacious primary suite features a vaulted ceiling and ensuite bath, along with a guest bedroom and full bath on the main level. The fully finished lower level functions as a private apartment with its own bedroom, full bath, kitchen, living area, exterior access, and separate parking—perfect for a mother-in-law suite or income-producing rental. Two kitchens and two living areas provide excellent flexibility for dual living or maximizing rental income. Property has a strong history of successful rentals. Extensive landscaping updates, including added stonework and plantings, enhance curb appeal and outdoor enjoyment. Additional features include a large storage room, city water/sewer, central air, high-speed internet, and long-term rental capability. Easy year-round access via paved driveway and city-maintained roads. Parking includes 5 dedicated spaces plus additional HOA overflow. Ideal as a primary residence, second home, or proven investment property in one of Blowing Rock’s most walkable locations—just moments from Downtown Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and a short drive to Boone and Appalachian State University.
  1. Listed by Chad Gryder • Appalachian Properties • (828) 719-6220

Property Details for 510 Ransom Street

Architectural Style
Cottage, Traditional
Parking Features
Asphalt, Driveway, NoGarage, Paved, Private
Subdivision Name
None
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 03/21/2026 12:28 PM

Property Details for 510 Ransom Street

StatusActive
MLS #260597
Days on Market7
Taxes$3,610 / year
HOA Fees$200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyWatauga County
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Building Information for 510 Ransom Street

Stories1Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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$4,680 per month

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$4,363

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 510 Ransom Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 321 in Blowing Rock. Turn onto Sunset Drive towards Main Street. At the 4-way stop, turn left onto Ransom Street. House will be on the right before Henkle Street. Look for sign.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
  • MLS Area Minor: Blowing Rock
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2817-06-4381-000
  • Association Fee: $200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Cobblestone POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,610
  • Tax Book Number: 2195/172
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 5 COBBLESTONE
  • Tax Lot: 5
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1173.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 923.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2096.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: GuestHouse, LivingQuarters
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: PavedDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: ShakeSiding, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Electric, HeatPump, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplaces, HeatPump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Propane
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, InBasement, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricCooktop, ElectricRange, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: SecondKitchen, VaultedCeilings
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 510 Ransom Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260597

$899,000—
Feb 28, 2026

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #259266

$925,000—
Feb 20, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #259266

$925,000—
Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259266

$925,000—
Apr 29, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #700552669

$545,000—
Apr 29, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1463983561

$545,000

+9.7% / yr

May 30, 2020

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #215274

$525,000—
May 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #215274

$545,000—
Feb 8, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428111638

$160,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260597

$899,000
02/28/2026

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #259266

$925,000
02/20/2026

Temporarily Off Market

High Country Association of REALTORS #259266

$925,000
12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259266

$925,000
04/29/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #700552669

$545,000
04/29/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1463983561

$545,000

+9.7% / yr

05/30/2020

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #215274

$525,000
05/30/2019

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #215274

$545,000
02/08/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #428111638

$160,000

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

Public Records for 510 Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand$78,100Additions$424,700Total$502,800
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,605 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,605 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008ZoningBR-R6CountyWATAUGAAPN2817-06-4381-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 510 Ransom Street

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Blowing Rock Elementary
Public - PK to 8
Watauga High
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Innovation Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Watauga Virtual Academy
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

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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More information about 510 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

510 Ransom Street is a single family home for sale in Blowing Rock, NC 28605. This property was listed for sale on March 20, 2026 by Appalachian Properties, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on April 29, 2021. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Blowing Rock Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 510 Ransom Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,096 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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