Perfect Blowing Rock Cottage on 5 acres only 7 minutes to downtown! Beautifully renovated while maintaining all it's charm! This little cottage lives big with an open living, dining and kitchen space with bonus room upstairs, and additional heated basement area not included in the square footage. In the kitchen, you'll find updated appliances, cabinets, and granite countertops. The attractive bath has a fully tiled shower with characteristic black and white honey comb tiled floors. This upstairs bonus room has 2 built in beds and sitting/office area with storage under the eaves, an additional 183 square feet also not included in the square footage as the ceiling is just shy of 7ft. The seller has also added a whole house ultra violet and water filtration system with under sink reverse osmosis. This house is fully furnished and turn-key ready! The acreage closest to the house is beautifully landscaped, flat and very usable! The remaining acreage could have a variety of uses- another homesite, multiple tiny homes, glamping in the trees, or just enjoy the extra privacy. Lots of unique possibilities with this one!
- NC
- Blowing Rock
- 28605
- 5962 US Highway 221 S
- MLS# 232268
- Date Listed07/29/2021
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 5.09 acres (221,720 sq. ft)
- Subdivision None
- Property Type Single Family
- County Watauga
- Year Built 1956
- Water Private, Well
- Square Feet 747 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $562.12
Interior Features
- Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Electric, Heat Pump
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 5.09
- Lot Size SQFT 221,720.40
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $760
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
5.29 mi
Distance
Watauga
Unknown • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
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Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
5.29 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Fair Acres Lane | Listing | 3 | 3 | Dec 02, 2025 | $599,000 | Sep 26, 2023 | $692,723 |
| 6619 Mountain View | Listing | 4 | 5 | Dec 02, 2025 | $1,150,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,707,743 |
| 302 White Springs Road | Listing | 4 | 6 | Dec 02, 2025 | $525,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1,026,895 |
| 289 Mountain Breeze Knoll | 3 | 2 | Dec 02, 2025 | $749,900 | Dec 07, 2025 | - |
| 6545 Mountain View Road | Listing | 3 | 3 | Dec 02, 2025 | $359,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $695,416 |
| 208 Alderly Circle | 5 | 6 | Dec 02, 2025 | $799,900 | Dec 07, 2025 | - |
| 6382 S 221 Highway | - | 0 | Dec 02, 2025 | $499,000 | Dec 07, 2025 | - |
| 535 Fair Park Drive | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 02, 2025 | $449,000 | Mar 15, 2024 | $577,900 |
| 640 Fair Park Drive | Listing | 2 | 2 | Dec 02, 2025 | $436,200 | Mar 15, 2024 | $617,200 |
| 361 Chestnut Knob Trail | 4 | 3 | Dec 02, 2025 | $350,000 | Dec 07, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,643 | 1,180 | 56,088 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 141 | 376 | 179 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 47.2 | 52.1 | 32.3 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $69,986 | $75,728 | $52,063 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $43,530 | $50,431 | $30,231 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 75 | 68 | 74 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 21.3°F | 21.3°F | 19.6°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 76.4°F | 76.4°F | 76.4°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.95" | 67.95" | 51.53" | 38" |
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 2/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 5962 US Highway 221 S
Source: Realty.com
5962 US Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 is a Single Family 747 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 23 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $419,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 23 photos of 5962 US Highway 221 S.
Our records indicate that 5962 US Highway 221 S was built in 1956.
The full address for this home is 5962 US Highway 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.
5962 US Highway 221 S has been listed on Realty.com since Thu July 29, 2021
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 2/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 2/100.
There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 5962 US Highway 221 S. Blowing Rock Elementary (Grades: PK - 8), Watauga (Grades: 9 - 12)
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