About this home

Mountain Getaway in Powder Horn Mountain - Move-In & Rental Ready! Escape to the mountains with this inviting, fully furnished 3-bedroom, 3-bath A-frame nestled on 0.96 wooded acres in the gated Powder Horn Mountain community. Whether you're looking for a personal mountain retreat, a family vacation home, or a rental investment property, you can enjoy or rent this home from day one! The main level offers easy access with a nearly level entry and just one step up to the wraparound deck. Inside, you'll find two bedrooms, a full bath, and an open living, dining, and kitchen area centered around a beautiful stone gas fireplace. Upstairs, the primary loft features its own full bath and overlooks the living area. The loft could be enclosed for added privacy, and the septic system allows for a true three-bedroom home. The lower level adds more living and entertainment space, with a game and movie room, laundry area, and a third full bath. Step outside to a spacious screened porch and fire pit area for relaxing after a day of hiking, exploring, or enjoying the mountain air. Two large unfinished spaces provide plenty of additional storage. This home has been thoughtfully updated, with new HVAC installed in 2021, a refinished basement in 2021, and a renovated kitchen in 2022. The refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer are all new. The water heater was replaced, and every room was painted in 2022. All furnishings are new as of 2022 and are included with the property, making this a true turnkey opportunity. The septic system was inspected and pumped in 2026. Both short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, offering flexibility for personal use and investment income. The sellers have enjoyed the property as both an Airbnb short-term rental and a family vacation getaway. Airbnb rental history is available upon request. Annual POA dues of $2,402 provide access to an impressive array of community amenities, including trash pickup, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, clubhouse, hiking trails, three lakes, trout waters, a campground, playground, chapel, and more. Conveniently located approximately 25 minutes from Appalachian State University and downtown Boone, this mountain retreat offers a wonderful balance of privacy, recreation, and access to local shopping, dining, and attractions. Offered fully furnished, this property is ready for your next mountain adventure or rental season. Come discover all that Powder Horn Mountain has to offer! Learn more about the community

Facts and features

Schools

• Parkway Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 5.0 mi

  8

• Watauga High

  high · 9-12 · 8.1 mi

  8

• Watauga Innovation Academy

  high · 9-12 · 8.1 mi

  6

• Hardin Park Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 8.9 mi

  8

• Watauga Virtual Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 9.0 mi

  10

Price history

• Oct 10, 2026 · Listed$489,000
• Nov 17, 2022 · Listing Removed—
• Nov 14, 2022 · Sold$375,000
• Sep 23, 2022 · Price Changed$390,000
• Sep 15, 2022 · Listed$415,000
• Dec 2, 2020 · Sold$280,000

Tax history

• 2025$1,421 tax · $324,300 assessed
• 2024$1,409 tax · $324,300 assessed
• 2023$1,409 tax · $324,300 assessed
• 2022$1,386 tax · $324,300 assessed
• 2021$1,043 tax · $197,500 assessed
• 2020$1,043 tax · $197,500 assessed
• 2019$1,043 tax · $197,500 assessed
• 2018$945 tax · $197,500 assessed

Home value

$481,874

• Quantarium$481,874
• Cotality$478,300
• Collateral Analytics$498,000

Where it is