270 Buxton Street, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
About This Home
Step back in time and own one of Blowing Rocks classic cottages. Meticulously preserved and keeping all the great details in perfect shape! Perched above the rim of the Johns River Gorge and featuring breathtaking long range layered views centered right on Grandfather Mountain. An easy walk to town location, right off the Main St. sidewalk trail! Buxton St. is a hidden gem enclave of less than a dozen historic homes and it's no-through street and super quiet. Home has recently had many updates including a gourmet kitchen, new architectural shingled roof, updated bathroom and much more. Is being offer FULLY FURNISHED & is ready to use day one. Home maintains the classic old cottage feel of a bygone era and still gives you all the modern conveniences you dream of. Floorplan has lots of flexibility too, 4 BR / 4 Baths & den on Main Level can easily be extra bedroom if needed. The living / family room is a showstopper, oversized and ready for large family gatherings and features a large stone fireplace. Firepit area and 2 large covered porches will give everyone a place to hang out. Cast Aluminum fenced area for the dog is already in place too. If you have been looking for a classic, downtown cottage with a BIG VIEW & loaded with charm... THIS IS IT! Recent updates include: Very high end new roof 5/4/2026, Radon Mitigation System, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Hot Water Heater, Main Level Bath Floor, Kitchen Floor Refinished, Air Conditioning, Tree Trimming. Recent Radon Test was 2.5, Recent Engineers Letter Attached in documents (just wanted to make sure everything structurally was in great shape). Extra Parking below on Twin Springs.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural,Other,Shingle,See Remarks
- Construction materials: Cedar,Wood Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Oven,Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Features
- Furnished,Window Treatments
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 775
- Finished area above ground: 2,487
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Propane
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,262
- Total interior livable area: 3,262 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 02818
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered,Multiple,Screened
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range,Mountain(s)
Lot
- Lot size: 0.38 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Inland Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Caldwell County and North Carolina
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,548 | $78,576 |
| Home Insurance * | $320 | $3,840 |
| Property Taxes | $658 | $7,896 |
| Electricity | $303 | $3,645 |
| Total | $7,829 | $93,948 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000 |
| 2026-01-01 | Listing removed | $1,375,000 |
| 2025-08-28 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000 |
| 2025-08-01 | Listing removed | $1,355,000 |
| 2025-07-01 | Price change | $1,355,000 |
| 2025-05-27 | Price change | $1,375,000 |
| 2025-04-09 | Listed for sale | $1,390,000 |
| 2025-01-13 | Contingent | $1,390,000 |
| 2024-10-24 | Price change | $1,390,000 |
| 2024-08-12 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000 |
| 2022-08-23 | Sold | $985,000 |
| 2022-08-03 | Contingent | $1,100,000 |
| 2022-06-25 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000 |
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