270 Buxton Street

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

$1,390,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,580 Sq. Ft.
$388 / Sq. Ft.
3,580
Sq. Ft.
$388
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A charming home, originally built as a 1933 Blowing Rock cottage, was extensively renovated and expanded in 2010 while preserving its original character. It offers breathtaking long-range and layered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains including Johns River Gorge and Grandfather Mountain from every level. Conveniently on a quiet dead-end street within distance of downtown Blowing Rock. This four-bedroom, four-bath home includes a main-level den/office. Its spacious great room features a grand stone...A charming home, originally built as a 1933 Blowing Rock cottage, was extensively renovated and expanded in 2010 while preserving its original character. It offers breathtaking long-range and layered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains including Johns River Gorge and Grandfather Mountain from every level. Conveniently on a quiet dead-end street within distance of downtown Blowing Rock. This four-bedroom, four-bath home includes a main-level den/office. Its spacious great room features a grand stone wood-burning fireplace and tongue and groove ceilings. There are hardwood floors throughout the home with original wide plank flooring on the second level. The sunlit kitchen is particularly notable for its spaciousness, functionality and cathedral ceiling. Enjoy two large covered porches, one of which is screened, and a stone patio and pathways for outdoor relaxation. Recent updates include a renovated first-floor bath including a new walk-in shower in 2022, new water heater in 2024, the addition of air conditioning in 2023, refinished floors in 2024 and encapsulation of the crawlspace in 2022. This property offers a blend of historic charm and modern comfort in a desirable location. A list of furnishings that will convey to the buyer can be found in the online documents. Fireplace on lower lever is non-functioning. Spring on lower part of the property. Parking is available on two-car deck and two cars on Twin Springs Road. Garage is for golf cart or small car. Square footage discrepancy between tax card and professional measurements due to renovations that took place prior to seller owning the house.
  1. Listed by Robert Garrett • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty • (828) 773-1491
  2. Listed by Gwen Steele • Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 270 Buxton Street

Architectural Style
Mountain
Parking Features
Detached, Garage, GolfCartGarage
View
Yes
Subdivision Name
None
View
LongRange, Mountains
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2024 11:09 AM

Property Details for 270 Buxton Street

StatusActive
MLS #251098
Days on Market136
Taxes$4,220 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1933
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,378 SF
CountyWatauga County

Building Information for 270 Buxton Street

Stories3Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,378 SF

Property Information for 270 Buxton Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Headed South on Main Street from Downtown, take a right on Buxton Street. Follow to #270 on the right. Two car parking deck.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
  • MLS Area Minor: Blowing Rock
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 02-8-1-8
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,220
  • Tax Book Number: 2064/1736
  • Tax Legal Description: BK 2064 PG 1736 YR 22 ST 1970.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2570.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1010.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.376
  • Lot Size Area: 0.376
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3580.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable, SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open, Screened, WrapAround
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: CrawlSpace, ExteriorEntry, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, AtticFan
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Propane
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, WoodBurning, Outside
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, GasCooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Furnished

Property History for 270 Buxton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 270 Buxton Street

Taxable ValueLand$459,500Additions$221,100Total$680,600
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,886 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,886 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,379 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Year Renovated1975CountyCALDWELLAPN02 8 1 8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 270 Buxton Street

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
Blowing Rock 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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270 Buxton Street is a single family home for sale in Blowing Rock, NC 28605. This property was listed for sale on August 12, 2024 by Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty, it's currently listed at $1,390,000. It has been on the market for a total of 136 days and was last sold on August 23, 2022. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Blowing Rock Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Innovation Academy. 270 Buxton Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,580 sqft single family home built in 1933.

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