69 Poplar Forest Dr

86,248 / 1.98
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Escape to the North Carolina High Country to one of the newest communities right outside of Boone. Located less than 10 minutes to downtown Boone, 20 minutes to Blowing Rock, 20 minutes to the New River, and 30 minutes to Sugar Mtn the location cannot be beaten. NEW 3-BEDROOM SEPTIC PERMIT in place. This corner lot, with access from the top and lower side, offers long- range layered views, underground utilities, fiber optic internet, and a gated entrance. The topography offers the ability to build...Escape to the North Carolina High Country to one of the newest communities right outside of Boone. Located less than 10 minutes to downtown Boone, 20 minutes to Blowing Rock, 20 minutes to the New River, and 30 minutes to Sugar Mtn the location cannot be beaten. NEW 3-BEDROOM SEPTIC PERMIT in place. This corner lot, with access from the top and lower side, offers long- range layered views, underground utilities, fiber optic internet, and a gated entrance. The topography offers the ability to build a home with a walk-out basement with great views as well. Views have been opened so you can get a great idea of what you will see when you build your mountain home. There's a 1200 sq. ft. minimum for building, and long and short-term rentals are allowed. Modular and systems-built homes are permitted with Architectural Committee approval. Enjoy nearby hiking at Elk Knob State Park, kayaking and fishing on the South Fork of the New River, and mountain biking at Rocky Knob mountain bike park. 3 Boone-based craft breweries are nearby along with a plethora of local restaurants. The Poplar Forest community is located 1.5 hours from the Triad, 2 hours from Charlotte, 3 hours from Raleigh, and 5 hours from Wilmington. Come take a look at this great property with the best the High Country has to offer minutes from your future front door.
  1. Listed by Jon Gatewood • Gatewood Group Real Estate
  2. Listed by Theresa DeMarco Gatewood • Gatewood Group Real Estate

Property Details for 69 Poplar Forest Drive

Waterfront
Yes
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Poplar Forest
View
LongRange, Mountains
LISTING UPDATED: 08/27/2025 09:29 PM

Property Details for 69 Poplar Forest Drive

StatusActive
MLS #253382
Days on Market385
Taxes$516 / year
HOA Fees$1,500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size1.98 AC
CountyWatauga County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gatewood Group Real Estate
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Building Information for 69 Poplar Forest Drive

Building Size-Lot Size1.98 AC

Payment Calculator

$1,094 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$926

Property Taxes

$43

HOA Dues

$125

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Property Information for 69 Poplar Forest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From New Market Center take 194N 1.6 miles then turn left on Howards Creek Rd. Travel 1.5 miles then turn right into the community. (Right past 1633 Howards Creek Rd) Follow Poplar Forest Drive to lot 69 on the right at the corner with Old Branch Court (See Sign). The easiest access is from the property line with lot 70 on Poplar Forest Drive.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 1-Boone, Brushy Fork, New River
  • MLS Area Minor: Boone
  • Topography: Sloping
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2912110674000
  • Association Fee: $1,500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Poplar Forest POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $516
  • Tax Book Number: 2311/718
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 69, PB29 PG158
  • Tax Lot: 69
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.98
  • Lot Size Area: 1.98
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HoaDocuments, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermit3Bedroom, SewerAppliedForPermit
  • Utilities: UndergroundUtilities, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other, SeeRemarks
  • Community Features: Gated, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Property History for 69 Poplar Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2025

Expired

TRIAD #1134736

—
Jan 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4214999

$189,900—
Jan 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1167755

$189,900—
Jan 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #253382

$189,900—
Jan 6, 2025

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #248179

$189,900—
Jan 2, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

TRIAD #1134736

—
Jan 2, 2025

Expired

TRIAD #1134736

—
Dec 31, 2024

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4114699

$189,900—
Dec 31, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4114699

$189,900—
Feb 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1134736

$189,900—
Feb 29, 2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4114699

$189,900—
Feb 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #248179

$189,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2025

Expired

TRIAD #1134736

—
01/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4214999

$189,900
01/19/2025

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1167755

$189,900
01/17/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #253382

$189,900
01/06/2025

Withdrawn

High Country Association of REALTORS #248179

$189,900
01/02/2025

Temporarily Off Market

TRIAD #1134736

—
01/02/2025

Expired

TRIAD #1134736

—
12/31/2024

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4114699

$189,900
12/31/2024

Temporarily Off Market

CANOPY #4114699

$189,900
02/29/2024

Listed (Active)

TRIAD #1134736

$189,900
02/29/2024

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4114699

$189,900
02/28/2024

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #248179

$189,900

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Schools near 69 Poplar Forest Drive

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
Green Valley 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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69 Poplar Forest Drive is a 1.98 ac of land for sale in Boone, NC 28607. This property was listed for sale on January 17, 2025 by Gatewood Group Real Estate, it's currently listed at $189,900. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Green Valley Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 69 Poplar Forest Drive is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1.98 ac of land on a 86,248 sq. ft. / 1.98 acres lot.

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