Blowing Rock, NC, Build Ready
Lot 22 : Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Ashe County, North Carolina
Land Description
Owner Financing:
- $$24,997.50 down (plus the $0 non refundable doc fee)
- $$24,997.50 down $556.06/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
Most people who buy raw land in the mountains spend the first several months after closing just trying to figure out if they can build.
They are waiting on soil scientists. Waiting on county offices. Waiting to find out if the land they just bought can actually support a septic system for the home they have been picturing. It is one of the most frustrating parts of the raw land process - and it stops a lot of dreams before they ever get started.
This 0.39-Acre property near Blowing Rock, NC is not that kind of lot.
A licensed land soil scientist has already evaluated this property and cleared it for a 3 to 4 bedroom septic system. Power lines are available in the area. A private well would serve water, which is completely standard for homes built in this part of Watauga County. The zoning is residential and ready for a single-family home with a minimum of 900 square feet of heated space.
The hard work is done. The path is clear. You get to skip straight to the part where you actually plan your home.
This Is What Build-Ready Actually Means.
A lot of listings use the phrase "build-ready" loosely. It gets thrown around to mean anything from "we think it might perc" to "someone mentioned it should be fine." That is not what this is.
This property went through a proper soil evaluation by a licensed land soil scientist. The result was a cleared septic for a 3 to 4 bedroom home. In Watauga County, where elevation changes quickly and soil conditions vary significantly across short distances, that evaluation is not a formality. It is the difference between a lot you can build on and a lot you are still trying to figure out two years after you bought it.
Here is what the utility picture looks like in plain terms.
Power lines are available in the area and can be connected to the property. Water is served by a private well - standard throughout this region, well understood by local builders, and not a complication. There is no municipal water or sewer in this part of Watauga County, and buyers who have done their research on mountain land in this area expect that. It is not a drawback. It is just how homes are built here.
Exterior finishes on any home built here must be wood, brick, or stone. That is a zoning standard that protects the mountain character of the neighborhood and preserves the appeal of the area for every owner who builds here.
When you put all of that together - cleared septic, available power, private well standard, residential zoning, and exterior finish requirements - you have a lot that is ready right now. Not ready after a few more months of evaluation. Ready now.
The Setting You Have Been Picturing.
From the road, the lot rises naturally through the trees. That elevation gives this property the kind of private, tucked-away feel that buyers come to this part of North Carolina to find. It also positions a home here to take full advantage of the mountain views that surround it.
Mature hardwoods line every edge of the property. The canopy is full and natural. There are no structures in view, no neighboring development pressing in, and no noise that reminds you the outside world exists. When you stand on this lot, it feels like a quiet piece of the Blue Ridge that has been sitting here waiting for the right buyer.
The terrain slopes in the way that is natural to this part of Watauga County. That slope is your friend. It gives a home built here a natural grade to work with - a foundation for decks oriented toward the views, windows that look out into the canopy, and outdoor living space that feels like part of the mountain.
The road transitions to dirt as you approach, which fits exactly what this setting calls for. It is not a limitation. It is a signal that you are arriving somewhere that has held onto its natural character. Aho Road is paved and connects directly to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Scenic overlooks, trailheads, and mountain drives are within minutes of the property. Conservation hiking trails run through the surrounding area. You are not driving to the outdoors from here. You are stepping out into it.
Blowing Rock Is The Reason This Lot Has Long-Term Value.
Blowing Rock has been drawing visitors and second-home buyers for generations. It earns that attention every time. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs along its edge. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Julian Price Park, Bass Lake, Glen Burney Falls, and Tweetsie Railroad surround it. Downtown Blowing Rock has independent restaurants, shops, and galleries that give it real staying power across every season.
This property is minutes from all of it.
Not a long drive. Not a trade-off between proximity and privacy. Minutes. That balance is hard to find in Watauga County, and it is one of the reasons buyers who have been searching this market recognize a lot like this when they see it.
Boone is nearby for everyday services - grocery stores, building supply, medical, and the activity that comes with Appalachian State University. For buyers planning a build, having Boone close matters. Trades, materials, and services are more accessible than they would be from a more remote property.
For buyers coming from Charlotte, the drive is approximately two hours and forty minutes. Far enough to feel like a real escape. Close enough to use on a regular basis. Buyers coming from Raleigh, Greensboro, or the Triangle have a similar window. This is one of the most searched corridors for mountain land for sale in NC - and Watauga County sits at the top of that conversation.
Short-Term Rental Flexibility Is Part Of This Picture.
A 3 to 4 bedroom home with elevated views, trail access, a wooded private setting, and minutes-from-downtown-Blowing-Rock location checks every box that short-term rental guests in this market look for. Short-term rental potential is strong in this area, with consistent demand for well-located homes near the Parkway and Blowing Rock across all four seasons.
This property is sized and positioned to take advantage of that. At 0.39 acres, there is enough room to design a home with outdoor living space and the kind of private feel that photographs well and books well. The location does the marketing for you.
Buyers should confirm their intended use with local guidelines and current Watauga County regulations before moving forward. If short-term rental flexibility is part of what you are thinking about, the location, setting, and build potential all support that direction.
What This Lot Is And What It Is Not.
This is a 0.39-Acre lot. It is not a large parcel. What it gives you is a well-positioned piece of land in a location that larger parcels in this market rarely occupy at this price point. The size works for the right buyer - someone who wants to build thoughtfully, maintain comfortably, and own something in Blowing Rock without the overhead of managing multiple acres.
The road transitions to dirt as you approach. That is typical for mountain land in this region and not a barrier to building or daily use.
A private well will need to be installed for water service. Local builders work with this process routinely. It is a well-understood part of constructing a home in this part of Watauga County.
If you have been searching for land near Boone NC or Blowing Rock and you understand what build-ready really means in this market, this lot is worth your full attention.
Pricing And Owner Financing.
The cash price for this 0.39-Acre property near Blowing Rock is $49,995.
Given the build potential and location of this property, owner financing is structured with 50 percent down - keeping the path to ownership direct and without bank involvement. Monthly payments are $556.06 for 60 months, plus a $25 monthly loan servicing fee that covers the administration of your owner-financed note. Annual property taxes are approximately $180.
There is no bank approval process with owner financing. Straightforward terms and a clear timeline to having this property in your name.
If You Have Been Searching For The Right Lot Near Blowing Rock.
If you have been watching Blowing Rock for a while - checking listings, driving through on weekends, waiting for the right one - this is worth a real conversation.
Buyers who have been searching this market long enough recognize what this combination means when they see it. If it feels right, it is worth a call.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you pick up the phone. That is exactly what the conversation is for.
Call our team today and we will walk you through the property, the septic clearance, the build potential, and what ownership here would actually look like for you - step by step, no pressure, no rush.
You will speak with someone who genuinely cares about helping you make the right decision. Not the fast decision. The right one. That is how we guide people into ownership, and it is the only way we know how to do this.
State: Nc
County: Watuaga
Zip: 28605
Size: 0.39 acres
Apn: 000
Legal Description: Lot 22 AHO Heights
Deed:
Being all of Lot No. 22 according to a plat of Aho Heights,
property of Roy Parlier, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a plat of
which is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for
Watauga County at Plat Book 3 at page 120, and which lot is
more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at an iron pin at the southern terminal of the western
margin of a street in the line of Lot No. 8 according to said plat
referred to and running thence North 28° West with the western
margin of said street 75 feet to a stake at the southeast corner of
Lot No. 21; thence with the southern line of Lot No. 21 South 57°
49' West 187.9 feet to an iron pin in the eastern margin of another
street; thence with the eastern margin of said street South 18° 20'
East 100 feet to a stake; thence with the northern line of Lot No. 9
and continuing with the northern line of Lot No. 8 North 50° 40'
East 209.24 feet to the
Beginning.
Lat/Long Coordinates:
Nw: 36.1526895202, -81.
Ne: 36.1526895202, -81.
Sw: 36.1520818316, -81.
Se: 36.1520818316, -81.
Elevation: 3300 ft feet
Annual Taxes: Approx. $180 per year
Zoning: Residential
Flood Zone: No
HOA/POA: No
Improvements: No improvements done.
Access: Gravel Road
Water: Will need to install a Well
Sewer: Will need to install a Septic System
Utilities: Electric
Owner Financing:
- $$24,997.50 down (plus the $0 non refundable doc fee)
$$24,997.50 down $556.06/Mo for 60 months (plus prorated taxes and note maintenance fee)
We do not offer owner financing for residential use or full-time living on the property during the financing term.
Land Maps & Attachments
Directions to Land
From Charlotte, North Carolina to 136 Mountain Song Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
-Get on I-277 N 4 min (0.9 mi)
-Head toward N College St 0.3 mi
-Sharp left onto N Caldwell St 0.6 mi
-Sharp left to merge onto I-277 N 0.1 mi
-Follow I-85 S to US-321 N in Granite Falls 1 hr 3 min (62.7 mi)
-Merge onto I-277 N 1.1 mi
-Keep left to continue on I-277 N/NC-16 N/E Brookshire Fwy, follow signs for I-85 S 0.5 mi
-Continue onto NC-16 N 1.8 mi
-Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to merge onto I-85 S toward Gastonia 19.0 mi
-Take exit 17B toward US-321 N 0.3 mi
-Use any lane to turn right onto US-321 N 39.9 mi
-Follow US-321 N to Mountain Song Rd in Watauga County 46 min (34.2 mi)
-Keep right to stay on US-321 N
-Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 10.7 mi) 32.9 mi
-Turn right onto Aho Rd 0.8 mi
-Slight left onto Moseley Mountain 0.5 mi
-Turn right onto Mountain Song Rd
-Destination will be on the right 351 ft
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