Boone Real Estate
Crisp and clean mountain air, an abundance of wildflowers, beautiful fall colors and picturesque views are only part of why Boone, North Carolina continues to attract new homebuyers. As the county seat of Watauga County and the home of Appalachian State University, Boone isn't just a beautiful place to visit, it is a vibrant community that cherishes its past and has prepared for a prosperous future for its residents.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, nearly 18,000 people currently call Boone their home. Named for a Daniel Boone, the famous American pioneer and explorer who spent time in the area, Boone has historically attracted new residents since its incorporation in 1872 who appreciate the lifestyle afforded them in western North Carolina's High Country. As a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts, Boone has often been named as the Southeast's best adventure destination and was recently named by Outside magazine as one of America's best small towns for recreation.
Within the immediate area of Boone are Grandfather Mountain, Rich Mountain and Howard's Knob, some of the tallest peaks in the Appalachian Mountain range, providing amazing views of the New River, the oldest river in North America, and small creeks and rivers. Boone is also home to the Moses Cone and Parkway Craft Center, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Whether you outdoor passions are golf, hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, swimming, fishing, or nearly any other activity you are sure to find that Boone has something for you and your family.
As you can imagine, Boone's beauty extends beyond its natural landscape and into its quality of life. Over the years Boone has become the center of commerce for the North Carolina High Country and businesses are booming in Boone. Both large and small businesses are finding a solid economic foundation to grow in Boone, and the city is home to the Appalachian Regional Medical Center along with many locally-owned, private businesses, restaurants and shops that compliment national chains and retailers. Downtown Boone, along King Street, still has a feel for the early days and provides a wonderful balance to the modern buildings of Appalachian State University, whose campus borders the downtown area. Appalachian State University and its students and faculty have helped to make Boone a diverse and progressive city, while providing additional entertainment options in its sports programs and cultural performances, further enhancing Boone's energy.
Appalachian State isn't the only contributor to Boone's active community calendar of events. Throughout the year Boone residents celebrate a variety of holidays including Independence Day fireworks displays, Christmas parades and much more. Notable events in Boone include watching the "Horn in the West" during the summer. This drama is presented in one of the country's most beautiful outdoor theatres and tells the story of Daniel Boone. The production has been extremely popular since it was first presented at its 1952 premiere. Additional events include, but certainly are not limited to, the Downtown Boone Art Crawl, the Appalachian Summer Fest, Watauga County Farmers Market and Music on the Mountaintop. There seems to always be something fun going on in Boone!
Real estate in Boone is as eclectic and fantastic as the people who make it their home. You can find homes for sale in Boone that will suit an family's needs?from small single family homes, to townhomes and condominiums, to large homes on multi-acre lots. Be sure to contact your Boone Real estate expert, Barbara Thomas, to find out more about Boone's amazing real estate market!