Market Report · August 2026
Watauga Lake Real Estate Market
Real numbers from local MLS sales across the Watauga Lake area — trailing 12 months, not a national portal's guess.
Homes — by Water Feature
Lake front, lake view, lake access, and the surrounding area are four different markets. Here's each one:
Lake Front Homes
water at the property
$724,500
Median Sold
10
Sold · 12 mo
53
Avg DOM
4
Active Now
$1,199,500
Active Median
See the 4 active + 10 sold behind these numbers
| Status | Listed / Sold | Address | Price | DOM | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 8/10/2026 | Address Available, Butler | $6,700,000 | 10 | MLS |
| Active | 8/11/2026 | 175 Lakeside Drive, Butler | $1,550,000 | 9 | MLS |
| Active | 5/6/2026 | 237 Candlewood Lane, Butler | $849,000 | 106 | MLS |
| Active | 6/3/2026 | 465 Big Oak, Butler | $680,000 | 78 | MLS |
| Sold | 8/12/2026 | 285 Cable Hollow Road | $1,440,000 | 68 | MLS |
| Sold | 7/17/2026 | 143 Lakeside Drive | $650,000 | 88 | MLS |
| Sold | 7/13/2026 | 162 Cable Hollow Road | $629,000 | 53 | MLS |
| Sold | 7/9/2026 | 1053 Piercetown Road | $799,000 | 1 | MLS |
| Sold | 6/12/2026 | 134 Summer Hill Private Drive | $1,050,000 | 59 | MLS |
| Sold | 5/29/2026 | 248 Cable Hollow Road | $900,000 | 36 | MLS |
| Sold | 5/1/2026 | 1065 Piercetown Road | $625,000 | 28 | MLS |
| Sold | 4/29/2026 | 889 Piercetown Road | $600,000 | 20 | MLS |
| Sold | 8/27/2025 | 16485 Hwy 67 W | $450,000 | 1 | MLS |
| Sold | 8/21/2025 | 1952 Sink Valley Rd | $850,000 | 176 | MLS |
Lake Access Homes
deeded or community access
$705,650
Median Sold
6
Sold · 12 mo
188
Avg DOM
13
Active Now
$850,000
Active Median
See the 13 active + 6 sold behind these numbers
| Status | Listed / Sold | Address | Price | DOM | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 4/7/2026 | 710 Gordon Ridge Road, Butler | $1,760,250 | 135 | MLS |
| Active | 6/10/2026 | 589 Harbor Point Road, Butler | $1,049,000 | 71 | MLS |
| Active | 3/17/2026 | 136 Farmhouse Village Trail, Butler | $898,000 | 156 | MLS |
| Active | 3/17/2026 | 232 Farmhouse Village Trail, Butler | $898,000 | 156 | MLS |
| Active | 3/17/2026 | 190 Farmhouse Village Trail, Butler | $898,000 | 156 | MLS |
| Active | 5/13/2026 | 375 Lake Cabin Lane, Butler | $850,000 | 99 | MLS |
| Active | 5/30/2026 | 109 Lonesome Pine Trail, Butler | $850,000 | 82 | MLS |
| Active | 6/28/2026 | 397 Lake Cabin Lane, Butler | $725,000 | 53 | MLS |
| Active | 7/15/2026 | 505 Scott Street, Butler | $699,900 | 36 | MLS |
| Active | 7/8/2026 | 512 Norris Rd ( Bridle Path) Road, Butler | $519,000 | 43 | MLS |
| Active | 1/2/2026 | 476 Norris Rd ( Bridle Path) Road, Butler | $499,000 | 230 | MLS |
| Active | 1/2/2026 | 477 Norris Rd ( Bridle Path) Road, Butler | $499,000 | 230 | MLS |
| Active | 5/8/2026 | 115 Lonesome Pine Trail, Butler | $414,000 | 104 | MLS |
| Sold | 5/29/2026 | 221 Harbor View Road | $926,900 | 278 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/20/2026 | 306 Silver Oak Trail | $635,000 | 130 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/18/2026 | 236 Lakeside Drive | $618,000 | 321 | MLS |
| Sold | 12/11/2025 | 175 Deer Ridge Ct | $865,000 | 113 | MLS |
| Sold | 9/9/2025 | 289 Harbour View Rd | $725,000 | 89 | MLS |
| Sold | 8/29/2025 | 172 Lakeside Dr | $686,300 | 199 | MLS |
Lake View Homes
view, no frontage
$308,750
Median Sold
6
Sold · 12 mo
155
Avg DOM
4
Active Now
$607,250
Active Median
See the 4 active + 6 sold behind these numbers
| Status | Listed / Sold | Address | Price | DOM | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 5/20/2026 | 683 Lakeridge Drive, Butler | $750,000 | 92 | MLS |
| Active | 5/30/2026 | 807 Vista Road, Butler | $675,000 | 82 | MLS |
| Active | 4/4/2026 | 2210 Norris Road, Butler | $539,500 | 138 | MLS |
| Active | 8/17/2026 | 290 Lakeridge Road, Butler | $350,000 | 3 | MLS |
| Sold | 7/6/2026 | 179 Woodhaven Drive | $310,000 | 293 | MLS |
| Sold | 5/26/2026 | 244 Bill Branch Lane | $510,000 | 55 | MLS |
| Sold | 4/2/2026 | 624 Whaley Town Road | $180,000 | 228 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/20/2026 | 250 Piercetown Road | $235,000 | 100 | MLS |
| Sold | 12/8/2025 | 118 Managoff Ln | $307,500 | 102 | MLS |
| Sold | 10/22/2025 | 261 Rainbolt St | $400,000 | 152 | MLS |
Surrounding Lake Area
no frontage, view, or access
$295,000
Median Sold
27
Sold · 12 mo
162
Avg DOM
17
Active Now
$349,900
Active Median
See the 17 active + 27 sold behind these numbers
| Status | Listed / Sold | Address | Price | DOM | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 7/28/2026 | 1877 Dry Hill Road, Butler | $7,900,000 | 23 | MLS |
| Active | 6/16/2026 | 191 Bear Ridge Drive, Butler | $1,175,000 | 65 | MLS |
| Active | 6/12/2026 | 4125 Pine Orchard Road, Butler | $1,150,000 | 69 | MLS |
| Active | 5/5/2026 | 4379 Pine Orchard Road, Butler | $674,000 | 107 | MLS |
| Active | 5/6/2026 | 268 A Moreland Drive, Butler | $595,000 | 106 | MLS |
| Active | 4/10/2026 | 289 Myrtle Drive, Butler | $400,000 | 132 | MLS |
| Active | 7/16/2026 | 1357 Doe Creek Road, Butler | $369,900 | 35 | MLS |
| Active | 3/31/2026 | 1120 Myrtle Drive, Butler | $357,500 | 142 | MLS |
| Active | 5/21/2026 | 207 Main Street, Butler | $349,900 | 91 | MLS |
| Active | 7/4/2026 | 1570 Highway 321, Hampton | $325,000 | 47 | MLS |
| Active | 6/13/2024 | 136 Church Street, Butler | $299,000 | 798 | MLS |
| Active | 8/19/2026 | 130 Gene Drive, Butler | $295,000 | 1 | MLS |
| Active | 8/4/2026 | 6539 Big Dry Run Road, Butler | $259,000 | 16 | MLS |
| Active | 7/31/2026 | 591 Whaley Town Road, Butler | $255,000 | 20 | MLS |
| Active | 6/14/2026 | 408 Pine Street, Butler | $189,000 | 67 | MLS |
| Active | 8/5/2026 | 902 R D Campbell Road, Butler | $185,000 | 15 | MLS |
| Active | 3/30/2026 | Tbd Tank Road, Butler | $115,000 | 143 | MLS |
| Sold | 8/7/2026 | 540 Whaley Town Road | $292,400 | 62 | MLS |
| Sold | 7/16/2026 | 3306 U.S. 321 | $310,000 | 59 | MLS |
| Sold | 6/12/2026 | 239 Morley Street | $180,000 | 38 | MLS |
| Sold | 6/3/2026 | 4861 Dry Hill Road | $1,125,000 | 49 | MLS |
| Sold | 6/1/2026 | 162 Moody Road | $700,000 | 1054 | MLS |
| Sold | 5/4/2026 | 4896 Highway 321 | $185,000 | 1 | MLS |
| Sold | 4/3/2026 | 4549 Pine Orchard Road | $300,000 | 132 | MLS |
| Sold | 3/31/2026 | 542 Copley Branch Road | $200,000 | 103 | MLS |
| Sold | 3/31/2026 | 326 Grindstaff Road | $220,000 | 89 | MLS |
| Sold | 3/9/2026 | 930 Preserve Way | $347,000 | 99 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/27/2026 | 231 Pine Street | $290,000 | 144 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/24/2026 | 382 Lowell Stalcup Road | $324,400 | 141 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/20/2026 | 718 Copperhead Hollow Road | $635,000 | 54 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/13/2026 | 14135 Highway 67 (30.82 Acres) | $715,000 | 184 | MLS |
| Sold | 2/9/2026 | 531 Preserve Way | $362,000 | 433 | MLS |
| Sold | 1/20/2026 | 1934 Dry Hill Road | $475,000 | 411 | MLS |
| Sold | 1/9/2026 | 1331 Pine Orchard Road | $295,000 | 115 | MLS |
| Sold | 12/17/2025 | 636 Copley Branch Road | $290,000 | 31 | MLS |
| Sold | 12/2/2025 | 162 Lakeside Dr | $325,000 | 104 | MLS |
| Sold | 12/1/2025 | 318 Wayne Laws Rd | $185,000 | 43 | MLS |
| Sold | 11/19/2025 | 3980 Big Dry Run Rd | $475,000 | 189 | MLS |
| Sold | 10/30/2025 | 1535 Hwy 321 | $135,000 | 39 | MLS |
| Sold | 10/9/2025 | 108 Moody Rd | $55,000 | 186 | MLS |
| Sold | 10/3/2025 | 423 Dugger Hollow Rd | $210,000 | 383 | MLS |
| Sold | 10/2/2025 | 540 Whaley Town Rd | $180,000 | 78 | MLS |
| Sold | 9/9/2025 | 1761 Pine Orchard Rd | $368,000 | 87 | MLS |
| Sold | 9/8/2025 | 4166 Pine Orchard Rd | $160,000 | 66 | MLS |
All homes combined: 49 sold · median $368,000 · $303/sq ft · 142 days avg on market
Land & Lots
34
Parcels Sold · 12 mo
$119,750
Median Sold Price
129
Active Land Listings
240
Avg Days on Market
Waterfront land: 6 sold · median $445,000 · 6 active (active median $424,500) — vs. off-water land median $87,500.
Sales by Month — Year over Year · all property types
Prior year
This year
10
5
3
8
1
2
10
6
4
6
2
10
6
6
6
8
5
6
8
8
5
6
11
4
Sep
'24 / '25
Oct
'24 / '25
Nov
'24 / '25
Dec
'24 / '25
Jan
'25 / '26
Feb
'25 / '26
Mar
'25 / '26
Apr
'25 / '26
May
'25 / '26
Jun
'25 / '26
Jul
'25 / '26
Aug
'25 / '26
On the Market Now
Active home listings
38
Active median (all homes)
$634,500
Lake front active median
$1,199,500
Sold-to-list ratio (homes)
95.2%
Waterfront premium (median home)
+146%
Waterfront homes sold (12 mo)
10
Community Market Reports
Every community page carries its own live market report — sold prices, pace, and trend — alongside the listings, maps, and community details. Pick one on the map or from the list:
Bear Ridge Estates (Carter)
Candlewood (Johnson)
Eagle Bay (Johnson)
Eagle Ridge (Johnson)
Elk River Estates (Carter)
Heartwood (Carter)
Hickory Hills (Johnson)
Hidden Valley Retreat (Carter)
Horseshoe Cove (Carter)
Lake Ridge (Johnson)
Laurel Mountain Estates (Johnson)
Mountain Shore (Johnson)
Nautica Cove (Johnson)
Northriver Shores (Johnson)
Oak Point Estates (Carter)
Point 8 Pines (Carter)
Sugar Cove (Carter)
Summerfield (Johnson)
The Harbour (Johnson)
Tuscanee (Johnson)
Vineyard Farms (Johnson)
Vineyard Valley (Johnson)
Watauga Falls (Carter)
Watauga Lake Development (Johnson)
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Aggregate statistics computed from local MLS sold data and county records, updated 8/20/2026. Individual results vary; this is not an appraisal.