Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock perches at a cool 3700’ elevation on the lip of the Blue Ridge Parkway overlooking the Piedmont.  Everyone loves Blowing Rock and for myriad reasons.  Only an hour and forty-five minutes to Charlotte, it’s a convenient antidote to civilization.  Once here you can browse the shops on Main Street, hike Moses Cone and the Boone Fork or picnic at Price Lake on the Parkway.  From Blowing Rock you can be in Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis or Linville in a matter of minutes. Don’t forget shopping at Shoppes on the Parkway outlet mall!  In wintertime, imagine skiing the slopes at App Ski Mountain, Sugar and Beech Mountains.  And in summertime when it’s 95 degrees in Charlotte, where would you rather be!  Come spend a weekend at a cute cabin near Blowing Rock and begin a lifetime love affair with the mountains!

Street view of Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Blowing Rock Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $843K
Lowest Price $1.6K
Highest Price $14M
Total Listings 191
Avg. Days On Market 310
Avg. Price/SQFT $457

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Blowing Rock, NC At A Glance

Only an hour and forty-five minutes to Charlotte, Blowing Rock is a semi-rural community and a convenient antidote to the hustle and bustle of civilization. Incorporated in 1889, the area has a rich history, which is seen in some of the preserved buildings and landmarks in and around the region. Blowing Rock is surrounded by several parks and preserves, as well as Grandfather Mountain, making this an attractive destination for hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, skiers, and more.

As of 2023, Blowing Rock has a population of about 1,300 people.

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The community of Blowing Rock is considered to be an outdoor escape, and while many travel to the area as a vacation destination, the town has a small and welcoming population of permanent residents. The real estate market of Blowing Rock consists primarily of single-family homes, with some options for condos and vacant lots of land.

Single-family homes for sale in Blowing Rock offer a rustic and cozy atmosphere, whether located close to the downtown (centered on Main Street) or positioned in some of the hilly, more private residential areas in the near vicinity. Architecturally, homebuyers will find that Blowing Rock homes are mostly designed in cabin or cottage styles, using stone and wood exteriors—though there are some exceptions, specifically with the ranch-style properties. A good number of the homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s, though a lot of the homeowners have renovated and/or upgraded their properties over the years.

Though square footage and floor plans range from property to property, most of the homes for sale in Blowing Rock have multiple bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate families and guests. The town does allow short term rentals, however there are an assortment of rules and regulations, including location restrictions and accessibility laws.

For those who want to build their own home or begin a new business venture, Blowing Rock does often have a selection of vacant lots for sale on the market. These are great options for homebuyers seeking a home in an upcoming neighborhood or a more rural location, or for entrepreneurs pursuing new possibilities. 

Condos for sale in Blowing Rock tend to be located closer to the town center. Like the single-family homes in this area, condos take on cottage-style designs. These buildings are also low-rise complexes and make for an excellent vacation property or investment opportunity.

Blowing Rock, much like other mountain communities in western North Carolina, has a number of subdivisions, each of which offer something a little different. Chetola, for example, is one of Blowing Rock’s premier luxury resort neighborhoods, situated near the town’s lakes. 

 

Luxury Homes In Blowing Rock

The Blowing Rock real estate market also has a number of luxury homes for sale. These estate properties often feature thousands of square feet and some acreage attached—with some of the most luxurious properties being located in Blowing Rock’s southern end. 

Neighborhoods such as Laurel Park feature homes that are perched on the hillside and overlook Blowing Rock down below. Along with privacy and security, these homes have a number of desirable amenities, from high-end upgrades to a great location close to the downtown.

Blowing Rock: Top Highlights & Amenities

Main Street is Blowing Rock’s downtown area, which offers everything from quaint local stores and boutiques in historic buildings to restaurants and pubs. This is also where the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum, Memorial Park, and the landmark Blowing Rock 1888 Museum are located. For more shopping opportunities, the Shoppes on the Parkway outlet mall is a popular destination. 

One of the biggest highlights of Blowing Rock are the outdoor activities. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, which is in the mountains, has a preserved estate home as well as hiking trails. Bass Lake is another Blowing Rock highlight, as is the Glen Burney Falls Trail and Julian Price Memorial Park—the latter of which is just outside Blowing Rock. Residents can also hit the slopes at App Ski Mountain, Sugar, and Beech Mountains, or stay local and golf at the Blowing Rock Country Club.

From Blowing Rock you can be in Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis, or Linville in a matter of minutes. And of course, all those who pass through must see The Blowing Rock—a landform high above the town with famous winds—itself!


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