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640 Morningside Drive

Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Bed 5

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Bath 5

Bath

SqFt3,567

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Acres0.58

Acre(Lot)

A 1950s Cottage that grew up right, on one of the last big in-town lots: Set back behind a wide circular asphalt drive and low stacked-stone retaining walls, this dark-stained mountain home reads quiet and private from the street — Japanese maples, banks of rhododendron, and 100-year-old oaks and white pines doing the screening. From here you can walk to shops, restaurants, the town pool, the parade route, and Bass Lake. INSIDE THE MAIN LEVEL: The tone is soft sage and blue-green throughout, with original wood-paneled walls, crown molding, and honey-toned hardwood floors that run through most of the house. The entry foyer has a standout feature you won't find in new construction KITCHEN: Features a big peninsula and island layout in slate tile counters with charcoal-gray cabinetry, a gas cooktop, stainless KitchenAid refrigerator and dishwasher, and a pebble-mosaic backsplash. It opens through cased doorways to a formal dining room and a breakfast area, so the whole front of the house flows together. THE MAIN LIVING AREA: Centers around the Grandfather stone fireplace — a rounded river-rock hearth with a raised stone base, flanked by a glass door out to the back deck. The large open room with built-in white bookcases and cabinetry and a beamed ceiling break Is connected to a dining room/breakfast area. French pocket doors with original glass panels separate the office/bedroom from the living space — a nice period touch. BEDROOMS and BATHS: Are generously sized with hardwoods, ceiling fans, and treetop views out every window. Master bath has been fully redone in marble-look tile: A double vanity, farmhouse sinks, Carrara-style counters and Edison-bulb sconces; another in a matching single-vanity layout. THE LOWER LEVEL: Is a complete second residence, and it's the real story here. It has its own full kitchen (gas range, stainless fridge, exterior door), a bright living room with luxury vinyl plank floors and a pass-through window, additional bedrooms, and its own baths. It's finished and currently rentable — long-term rentals are permitted, and the home has been leased consistently for years. OUTSIDE: An elevated wood deck wraps the rear of the house past the stacked-stone chimney, with a covered section for shade, room for a sofa and rocking chairs, and stairs down to a big, level, tree-shaded lawn.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,095,000

AD Id : 87580839

MLS Id : 263001

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.58 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,567 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $2,845

Year Built : 1950

County : Watauga

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 5

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Crawl Space, Finished
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    See Remarks, High Speed Internet Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Main Level Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1950 Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Covered Private Pool: No View: Trees/Woods

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.58 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.58

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 76

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1095000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 2807799355000 Annual Tax: $2845

  • Parking Information

    Paved, Driveway, No Garage, Private

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Blowing Rock
    Junior High School:
    Senior High School: Watauga
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available
  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/03/2026 @ 06:14

MLS: 263001 LISTED BY: Kevin Walker, Blowing Rock Resort Rent. & Sa 828-295-9899 SOURCE: High Country Association of REALTORS

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