$450,000 $230/sqft
3455 Valley Drive
Lenoir, NC 28645
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,957 sqft · 1999 · 2 mo ago
Highland Meadows feels like a true mountain retreat: wooded acreage, long-range views, gravel roads, and a setting that trades subdivision density for space and scenery.
Listing summary: 3 Active25 Recently Sold
$450,000 $230/sqft
Lenoir, NC 28645
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,957 sqft · 1999 · 2 mo ago
$95,000
Lenoir, NC 28645
2 mo ago
$695,000 $211/sqft
Lenoir, NC 28645
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,288 sqft · 1994 · 10 mo ago
$420,000 $286/sqft
Lenoir, NC 28645
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,467 sqft · 1998 · DOM: 233 d
$125,000
Lenoir, NC 28645
DOM: 53 d
$689,900 $355/sqft
Lenoir, NC 28645
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,944 sqft · 2008 · DOM: 104 d
$374,999 $328/sqft
Lenoir, NC 28645
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · 2006 · DOM: 86 d
$130,000
Lenoir, NC 28645
DOM: 21 d
$99,900
Lenoir, NC 28645
DOM: 63 d
North Carolina mountains, Caldwell County
$310,000
Lenoir, NC 28645
3 bd · 2 ba · 0 sqft · 9.9 ac · 2013 · DOM: 79 d
$49,900
Lenoir, NC 28645
10 ac · DOM: 380 d
$59,000
Lenoir, NC 28645
10 ac · DOM: 42 d
AI-assisted overview based on MLS listing data for Highland Meadows, Lenoir
Highland Meadows feels like a true mountain retreat: wooded acreage, long-range views, gravel roads, and a setting that trades subdivision density for space and scenery. Homes and homesites here are set up for privacy, with many properties stretching across 10 acres or more and several offering stream, creek, or hillside backdrops. The overall mood is rustic but not rough-edged, thanks to cabins and custom homes that pair natural surroundings with thoughtful updates.
"Mountain views and acreage define the daily experience here."
The housing mix leans heavily toward single-family residences, especially log cabins, mountain cottages, and custom retreats built between the mid-1990s and early 2010s. Inside, you’ll often find stone or gas fireplaces, wraparound or covered porches, lofts, finished basements, and flexible lower-level space. Many homes feature outbuildings, workshops, sheds, or bonus rooms, which fits the community’s practical, outdoors-oriented feel. Acreage is a major part of the appeal, and lot sizes here tend to be generous enough to support gardening, trails, hobby space, or simply a more open setting.
Highland Meadows is a gated community with HOA-maintained gravel roads, and that structure helps preserve the secluded character buyers are drawn to. The rhythm of life here is shaped by the land itself: morning light over the ridgelines, porches looking out toward the mountains, and streamside spots for a fire pit, picnic area, or quiet walk. Outdoor recreation is part of the appeal, with room for hiking, ATV use, and enjoying the wooded terrain right at home.
"This is a place where the landscape does most of the talking."
Highland Meadows sits off Valley Drive and Highland Meadows Way in the Lenoir area of Caldwell County, with the nearest town described as about 8 miles away and downtown Lenoir roughly a 15-minute drive from some homes. Blowing Rock is commonly noted at about 30 to 45 minutes, while Boone is also around 45 minutes; Asheville, Greensboro, and Charlotte airports are described as two hours or less. Nearby references include Wilsons Creek, scenic hiking trails, and the broader Blue Ridge mountain corridor. School assignments are Kings Creek Elementary, Kings Creek Middle, and Hibriten High, giving the community a clear local school path within the Caldwell County area.
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25 recently sold in Highland Meadows, Lenoir
| Property | Sold | List Price | DOM | Size | List $/SF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Mar 9 2026 | $420,000 | 233 | 1,467 sq ft | $286 |
| | Aug 25 2025 | $125,000 | 53 | — | — |
| | Aug 7 2025 | $689,900 | 104 | 1,944 sq ft | $355 |
| | Feb 20 2025 | $374,999 | 86 | 1,144 sq ft | $328 |
| | Mar 7 2024 | $130,000 | 21 | — | — |
| | May 19 2023 | $99,900 | 63 | — | — |
| | Mar 28 2023 | $310,000 | 79 | — | — |
| | Sep 29 2022 | $49,900 | 380 | — | — |
| | Aug 23 2022 | $59,000 | 42 | — | — |
| | Aug 19 2022 | $500,000 | 32 | 1,850 sq ft | $270 |
| | Jul 7 2022 | $35,000 | 1133 | — | — |
| | Jun 8 2022 | $315,000 | 28 | 1,238 sq ft | $254 |
| | Jul 15 2021 | $379,900 | 46 | 2,328 sq ft | $163 |
| | Apr 30 2021 | $69,900 | 294 | — | — |
| | Mar 4 2021 | $49,900 | 54 | — | — |
| | Jul 2 2020 | $289,000 | 255 | 2,238 sq ft | $129 |
| | Jul 27 2018 | $289,400 | 413 | 2,153 sq ft | $134 |
| | Jun 5 2018 | $275,000 | 43 | 1,879 sq ft | $146 |
| | Jun 4 2018 | $224,900 | 189 | 1,893 sq ft | $119 |
| | May 4 2018 | $264,900 | 78 | 2,118 sq ft | $125 |
| | Nov 9 2017 | $224,900 | 28 | 3,600 sq ft | $62 |
| | Jun 29 2016 | $139,900 | 268 | 780 sq ft | $179 |
| | Sep 6 2013 | $159,900 | 136 | 1,645 sq ft | $97 |
| | Sep 28 2012 | $189,900 | 102 | 2,025 sq ft | $94 |
| | May 25 2012 | $279,000 | 99 | 1,632 sq ft | $171 |
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