lot 38 Poplar Forest Dr

99,534 / 2.28
Lot Size / Acres

Description

A 10-minute drive from New Market Center in Boone brings you to a hidden gem, the elegant Poplar Forest gated community. With an understated design approach, Poplar Forest offers large building lots in a gorgeous natural setting, emphasizing awesome mountain vistas and privacy. Lot 38 is a 2.3-acre site with long-range views, gently sloping topography and a winding creek on the lower boundary of the lot. The setting supports a balance of privacy and accessibility, with a paved private road and established...A 10-minute drive from New Market Center in Boone brings you to a hidden gem, the elegant Poplar Forest gated community. With an understated design approach, Poplar Forest offers large building lots in a gorgeous natural setting, emphasizing awesome mountain vistas and privacy. Lot 38 is a 2.3-acre site with long-range views, gently sloping topography and a winding creek on the lower boundary of the lot. The setting supports a balance of privacy and accessibility, with a paved private road and established infrastructure in place. Utilities are available to the lot, including underground service and high-speed fiber optic internet. Water and septic systems are needed. The community allows short-term and long-term rentals, offering potential for personal use or investment. Poplar Forest provides a gated entrance and access to community hiking trails, contributing to an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. All this, yet minutes from Boone (ranked #3 of The South's Best Mountain Towns, Southern Living) and everything High Country has to offer.

Property Details for Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Creek, Stream
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
Poplar Forest
View
LongRange
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 03/24/2026 11:02 AM

Property Details for Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive

StatusActive
MLS #260527
Days on Market46
Taxes$526 / year
HOA Fees$1,500 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
Lot Size2.28 AC
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive

Building Size-Lot Size2.28 AC

Payment Calculator

$1,352 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,183

Property Taxes

$44

HOA Dues

$125

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Property Information for Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From New Market Center in Boone, take Hwy. 194 for 1.5 miles to left on Howard's Creek Rd., proceed 1.5 miles to Poplar Forest Community on the right; through gate proceed on Poplar Forest Dr. for .5 miles to LOT 38 marker on left.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 2-NFork, MCamp, Bald Mtn
  • MLS Area Minor: Boone
  • Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2912-22-2991-000
  • Association Fee: $1,500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Poplar Forest POA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $526
  • Tax Book Number: 2342/160
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 38, PB29 PG280
  • Tax Lot: 38
School Information
  • Elementary School: Green Valley
  • High School: Watauga
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: RollingSlope
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.285
  • Lot Size Area: 2.285
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, HoaDocuments, Plat, RestrictiveCovenants, Survey
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: NotConnected
  • Utilities: UndergroundUtilities, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: NotConnected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated, TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Vegetation: PartiallyWooded

Property History for Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260527

$235,000
Mar 3, 2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4258888

$250,000
May 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4258888

$290,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/23/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #260527

$235,000
03/03/2026

Withdrawn

CANOPY #4258888

$250,000
05/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4258888

$290,000

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Schools near Lot 38 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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Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive is a 2.28 ac of land for sale in Boone, NC 28607. This property was listed for sale on March 23, 2026 by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, it's currently listed at $235,000. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Green Valley Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. Lot 38 Poplar Forest Drive is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 2.28 ac of land on a 99,534 sq. ft. / 2.28 acres lot.

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