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656 Goforth Road, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

2beds
3baths
1,756sqft
$725,000
$413price/sqft
$4,245/moest. monthly cost
$169,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming Blowing Rock Cottage on the Prestigious Blowing Rock Country Club Golf Course with Outstanding Outdoor Living Space and Golf Course & Mountain Views. This charming property offers One Level Living, a Spacious Deck with Amazing Views, Beautiful Wood Paneled Walls, Beautiful Hardwood Floors on the Main Level, Charming Stone Fireplace and Easy Access to the best things Blowing Rock is known for. Perched right across the street from the 7th Fairway and Club House this highly coveted location offers excellent golf course and mountain views, cool mountain breezes and amazing sunsets capping off the day. Enjoy a < 1.5 mile drive to Downtown Blowing Rock and minutes to all of the amazing things that the enchanting Town of Blowing Rock has to offer: Fantastic Restaurants, Shops, Museums, Markets, Summer Music, Festivals, Parades, Blowing Rock's Park with Pickleball, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming Pool and Playground, etc. etc. The nearby Blowing Rock Country Club Offers Golf, Dining, and other recreation (membership required). Only a short drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Moses Cone Park, Pisgah National Forest, The Blowing Rock Attraction, Tweetsie Railroad, Fishing Streams, Trails, Grandfather Mountain and other local attractions. This property has a deep lot and the adjoining property is also offered for sale to create several additional use opportunities. Buried oil tank on property.

Getting Around

6
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
1
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Blowing Rock ElementaryGrades PK-81.0 mi
8/10
Watauga HighGrades 9-126.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1957

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding,Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Range,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space,Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: One,Stone,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 595
  • Finished area above ground: 1,161

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Propane
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,842
  • Total interior livable area: 1,756 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 2817440396000

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Golf Course,Long Range,Mountain(s)

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.35 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: Carport,Driveway,Shared Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Landslide
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Watauga County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,665$43,980
Home Insurance *$179$2,148
Property Taxes $201$2,412
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$4,245$50,940
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$145,542/yr
40% on housing$127,350/yr
45% on housing$113,200/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.3%
9.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.8%
0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$413This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28605$585
Watauga County$294

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28605$382
Watauga County$292

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-11Listed for sale$759,000
2020-05-06Sold$310,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJay Coble
BrokerageBlue Ridge Realty & Inv. Blowing Rock

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