8007 Cloud Forest Ln, Blowing Rock, NC

About this home

Perched on a rare triple lot in Misty Mountain just outside of Blowing Rock, this charming 2BR/1BA cottage captures spectacular long-range Gorge views and offers an exceptional usable, gently sloping yard. Just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and roughly 10 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock, 8007 Cloud Forest Lane is perfectly positioned for weekends, vacations, or a short-term rental property. From the oversized front parking deck, walk straight into the home-true one-level living with no steps at entry. Inside, an inviting living area feels bright and spacious with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a classic river rock fireplace. Large windows frame the dramatic, ever-changing mountain backdrop, bringing the view into the heart of the home and setting the scene for cozy evenings after a day on the trails or slopes. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and custom cabinetry, offering both style and function for easy entertaining. Whether you're hosting friends for a long weekend or keeping it simple after a day exploring the Parkway, this kitchen works beautifully. Both bedrooms are generously sized, providing comfortable accommodations for family and guests, and the full bath supports easy one-level living. Outdoor living is a standout. With over 450 square feet of deck space just off the living room, you'll have an incredible setting for morning coffee, sunset dinners, or simply soaking in the panoramic scenery. The triple lot has a gentle slope and is fenced for privacy, pets, and room to grow-space for a firepit area, garden beds, games in the yard, or future improvements. Opportunities like this are extremely hard to find; Gorge views on a large lot with usable yard space are the exception. Downstairs, a substantial basement storage room adds valuable space for mountain gear, owner storage, tools, or seasonal items. It also offers excellent potential to be built out, giving you options to expand the footprint-ideal for buyers who want a fantastic vacation home now with an easy path to more square footage later. Expansion potential is a major advantage here. The home could be expanded up, down, or side-to-side to increase the size and tailor it to your vision. There is potential to add additional bedrooms, a larger primary suite, or build out flexible space for a home office, bunk room, or game room. Sold furnished, this property is ready to enjoy immediately and offers outstanding flexibility for the future-use it as your private getaway, share it with friends and family, or continue its short-term rental use. Enjoy proximity to it all: shops and restaurants in downtown Blowing Rock, Moses Cone Memorial Park, Blue Ridge Parkway access, hiking and biking trails, golf, skiing, and all the seasonal adventures the High Country is known for. Don't miss this rare Gorge-view cottage with privacy, land, and potential-an exceptional find in Misty Mountain.

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Property details

Price

$650,000

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1

Interior

967 sqft

Price / sqft

$672

Year built

1969

Lot size

21,344 sqft

Type

Single Family

Days on market

97

Est. property tax

$5,330/yr · $444/mo · 0.82% NC avg

Last sold

$450,000 · May 2021

Estimated monthly payment

Price history

▼ 7.7%Most recent change on 2026-05-18: $650,000 → $600,000.

1. May 18, 2026$600,000Price change
2. Jan 8, 2026$650,000Initial list price
3. May 5, 2021$450,000Sold
4. Oct 21, 2016$275,000Sold
5. Oct 1, 2016$319,000Price change
6. Jul 13, 2016$319,000Price change
7. Apr 15, 2016$339,000Initial list price
8. May 11, 2012$270,000Sold
9. Apr 1, 2001$135,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Blowing Rock, NC, in the Asheville / NC Mountains area. Browse more Blowing Rock listings on the Blowing Rock market page or explore the full Blowing Rock market report.

About Blowing Rock: Blowing Rock is a town in Watauga and Caldwell counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 167 dry days per year and 52.1 inches of annual rainfall.

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Neighborhood (zip 28605)

Median age is 49.9; 28% hold a bachelor's degree; 68% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $68,939.

Median income

$68,939

Median age

49.9

Owner-occupied

68.4%

Bachelor's degree

27.8%

Census median home value

$387,600

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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