




3925 Austin Valley Drive, Lenoir, NC, 28645
About This Home
Escape to your own mountain retreat nestled on 10 beautiful acres in the coveted Austin Creek community. This charming 2,636 sq ft log-style home, built in 2004, offers the perfect blend of rustic character and natural surroundings — including a picturesque creek along the front of the property. Whether you're enjoying the peacefulness from the porch or exploring the surrounding wilderness, this property delivers an unmatched mountain living experience. One of the standout perks of Austin Creek is the community's gated access to Pisgah National Forest, putting miles of hiking trails right at your doorstep. To reach the trail heads, simply continue on Austin Valley Drive after entering the front gate. The home is perked for 2 bedrooms and features 3 full baths. The main level entry offers an open and welcoming layout, while the lower level is currently utilized by the owner as a third sleeping room with its own full bath, providing flexible living arrangements. This is a rare opportunity to own 10 acres with creek frontage, forest access, and a quality mountain home in one of the area's most sought-after natural settings. Only 20 minutes to Blowing Rock and 30 to Boone. with quick and easy access to Highwy 321. Located in beautiful pastoral valley with Mountain views. This is the cabin everyone wants without the High Country prices! Priced below appraisal (available for view). Located on 10 acres in pristine gated community with only a few upscale homes. Large loft overlooks Living area and the Master located on main floor. New appliances and propane freestanding fireplace/stove. New well pump. New radon mitigation system.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Log
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mountain
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Cooktop
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Fireplace features: Free Standing,Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 930
- Finished area above ground: 1,706
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,721
- Total interior livable area: 2,636 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2832.02 57 6390
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Lot size: 10.03 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
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 | $3,135 | $37,620 |
| Home Insurance * | $260 | $3,120 |
| Property Taxes | $313 | $3,756 |
| Electricity | $245 | $2,946 |
| Total | $3,953 | $47,436 |
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
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Listed for sale | $619,999 |
| 2023-04-06 | Sold | $519,000 |
| 2023-02-15 | Contingent | $519,000 |
| 2023-02-10 | Listed for sale | $519,000 |
| 2022-12-20 | Sold | $490,000 |
| 2022-11-28 | Contingent | $499,900 |
| 2022-11-19 | Price change | $499,900 |
| 2022-11-08 | Price change | $519,900 |
| 2022-10-29 | Listed for sale | $539,900 |
| 2019-03-29 | Sold | $346,000 |
| 2019-02-22 | Pending sale | $349,000 |
| 2019-01-14 | Listed for sale | $349,000 |
