986 Ransom St

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

$2,000,000
Price
90,996 / 2.09
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

This two-plus-acre tract is an exceptional investment for commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The desirable General Business GB zoning permits high value applications, including short-term rentals, boutique hotel, restaurant or a prime shopping areas. Another option might be a condominium/townhome development. The property features unparalleled visibility and high traffic exposure directly on Highway 321 Valley Boulevard, ensuring maximum customer recognition. Two accesses are already...This two-plus-acre tract is an exceptional investment for commercial, residential, or mixed-use development. The desirable General Business GB zoning permits high value applications, including short-term rentals, boutique hotel, restaurant or a prime shopping areas. Another option might be a condominium/townhome development. The property features unparalleled visibility and high traffic exposure directly on Highway 321 Valley Boulevard, ensuring maximum customer recognition. Two accesses are already existing from Ransom Street for multiple options. A key amenity is the easy short walk directly into charming downtown Blowing Rock and its popular attractions benefiting future residents and guests. With all major utilities already in place the development timeline is significantly streamlined and costs are reduced. The existing structure has no value, and the land is offered strictly as is.
  1. Listed by Cynthia Carlson • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock • (828) 295-7337
  2. Listed by Craig Carlson • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock

Property Details for 986 Ransom Street

Waterfront
No
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 12:47 PM

Property Details for 986 Ransom Street

StatusActive
MLS #258889
Days on Market42
Taxes$4,893 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Commercial
Year Built-
Lot Size2.09 AC
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 986 Ransom Street

Lot Size2.09 AC

Payment Calculator

$10,290 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,883

Property Taxes

$408

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 986 Ransom Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Located at the corner of Highway 321 and Ransom Street in Blowing Rock near the Blowing Rock Furniture Gallery.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
  • Topography: Level
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2817-04-9465-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,893
  • Tax Book Number: 2208/394
  • Tax Legal Description: RANSOM STREET
  • Tax Lot: n/a
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.089
  • Lot Size Area: 2.089
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed

Property History for 986 Ransom Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258889

$2,000,000—
Jun 8, 2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #222410

$959,000—
Jun 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #222410

$989,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #258889

$2,000,000
06/08/2021

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #222410

$959,000
06/12/2020

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #222410

$989,000

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Public Records for 986 Ransom Street

Taxable ValueLand$542,200Additions$139,300Total$681,500
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtStories1Lot Size90,997 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958ZoningBR-GBCountyWATAUGAAPN2817-04-9465-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 986 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 986 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

986 Ransom Street is a 2.09 ac of land for sale in Blowing Rock, NC 28605. This property was listed for sale on November 12, 2025 by Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock, it's currently listed at $2,000,000. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Blowing Rock Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 986 Ransom Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 2.09 ac of land on a 90,996 sq. ft. / 2.09 acres lot.

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