812 Jake's Mountain Rd

$775,000
Price
4
Beds
2,357 Sq. Ft.
$329 / Sq. Ft.
2,357
Sq. Ft.
$329
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Elk Creek Retreat – Private Mountain Paradise with 640 Ft. of Creek Frontage! Rare opportunity to own an unrestricted 12.4+ acre mountain homestead with approximately 640 feet of frontage on pristine Elk Creek! Enjoy total privacy, level acreage for future expansion, and the relaxing sounds of cascading waters—all within easy reach of Boone and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This move-in ready mountain home offers main-level living with an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, open-concept...Elk Creek Retreat – Private Mountain Paradise with 640 Ft. of Creek Frontage! Rare opportunity to own an unrestricted 12.4+ acre mountain homestead with approximately 640 feet of frontage on pristine Elk Creek! Enjoy total privacy, level acreage for future expansion, and the relaxing sounds of cascading waters—all within easy reach of Boone and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This move-in ready mountain home offers main-level living with an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, open-concept dining and living areas with stone wood-burning fireplace, and a primary suite with a fireplace, dual-vanity bath, recessed tile shower, Roman soaking tub, and wood-fired sauna. The upper level includes a den/bonus living area, two additional bedrooms, two full updated baths with jetted tubs, and a bonus/flex room. Outdoor living at its best: a large front porch and back deck overlooking Elk Creek, flat usable yards, and wooded privacy. Recent updates include: new HVAC, tankless water heater, appliances, systems, and cosmetic enhancements (see MLS supplements for full list). Some improvements not formally permitted. Additional features: High-speed fiber-optic internet, attached one-car garage with built-ins, carport with storage shed, laundry on both levels, easy year-round access via state-maintained roads, short-term rentals permitted for investment potential! A portion of the property features a natural floodplain, adding to the landscape’s charm—home itself is not in a flood zone and has remained fully secure. Perfect for a mountain getaway, full-time residence, or income-producing rental — Elk Creek Retreat combines comfort, tranquility, and opportunity in one extraordinary property.
  1. Listed by Chad Vincent • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties • (828) 295-0700

Property Details for 812 Jake's Mountain Road

Architectural Style
Cottage, Mountain
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
Parking Features
Attached, Carport, Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Gravel, Oversized, Private
Subdivision Name
None
View
CreekStream
LISTING UPDATED: 11/18/2025 02:00 PM

Property Details for 812 Jake's Mountain Road

StatusActive
MLS #258102
Days on Market83
Taxes$897 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2003
Lot Size12.47 AC / 543,106 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 812 Jake's Mountain Road

Stories2Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size12.47 AC / 543,106 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,904 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,830

Property Taxes

$75

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 812 Jake's Mountain Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 421 in Boone at New Market Center, take Hwy 421 east toward Wilkesboro for appx. 3.1 mi. Turn right onto Old Hwy 421 (at stoplight intersection before Tractor Supply Co on your right) & continue for appx. 1.7 mi to the right onto Elk Creek Rd. Continue for 2.7 mi and stay right where the road splits to continue onto Jakes Mountain Rd. Driveway will be on your right in appx. 0.7 mi. Shown by appointment only, no drive-bys. *Follow MLS directions- do not enter Jakes Mountain Rd from Parkway/Little Laurel end- there have been recent detours due to continued road improvements.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28618
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 3-Elk, Stoney Fork (Jobs Cabin, Elk, WILKES)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2940-21-1225-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $897
  • Tax Book Number: 2401/626
School Information
  • Elementary School: Parkway
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2357.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Features: Waterfall
  • Lot Size Acres: 12.468
  • Lot Size Area: 12.468
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2357.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Sheds
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other, SepticPermit2Bedroom, SepticPermit4Bedroom, SepticTank, SeeRemarks
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, Storage, GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Ductless, HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Ductless, Electric, HeatPump, Other, SpaceHeater, SeeRemarks, WallFurnace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel, UpperLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, GasRange, Other, Refrigerator, SeeRemarks, Washer
  • Interior Features: CathedralCeilings

Property History for 812 Jake's Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258102

$775,000
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258102

$849,000
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258102

$899,000
Nov 23, 2022

Closed

CANOPY #3917148

$342,000
Oct 28, 2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3917148

Oct 28, 2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3917148

Oct 24, 2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3917148

$399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258102

$775,000
10/30/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258102

$849,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258102

$899,000
11/23/2022

Closed

CANOPY #3917148

$342,000
10/28/2022

Under Contract-No Show

CANOPY #3917148

10/28/2022

Under Contract-Show

CANOPY #3917148

10/24/2022

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #3917148

$399,000

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Public Records for 812 Jake's Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,800Additions$221,700Total$282,500
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,824 SqFtStories2Lot Size543,106 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyWATAUGAAPN2940-21-1225-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 812 Jake's Mountain 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
Parkway 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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812 Jake's Mountain Road is a single family home for sale in Deep Gap, NC 28618. This property was listed for sale on October 2, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties, it's currently listed at $775,000. It has been on the market for a total of 83 days and was last sold on November 23, 2022. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Parkway Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 812 Jake's Mountain Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,357 sqft single family home built in 2003.

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