Location Location Location! Walk to Downtown shopping, restaurants ,bars, theatre, and more!! Walk to Appalachian State University campus and/or applecart stops! This home presents a rare opportunity for a ready to rent downtown cottage promising a consistent flow of tenants as is! Newer Metal roof, siding and nice deck. Property has a great yard that borders a year round rushing creek! Lots of storage in the walk up attic. Home has a walkout basement area(large) with a laundry area. Some beautiful stonework and original hardwood floors give this wonderful downtown cottage a vintage feel and is in a perfect location to maximize rental incomes for the investor type. This property also offers some commercial possibilities. Lots of light, windows and charm.
For sale
$390,000
229 Old Bristol Road, Boone, NC 28607
2beds
1,185sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$360,600 Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful stoneworkNice deckLots of lightOriginal hardwood floorsNewer metal roof
- 197 days |
- 478 |
- 16 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lindsey Lacey 828-898-9282,
Preferred Mountain Real Estate
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 259867
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,985
- Total interior livable area: 1,185 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,185
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2901507409000
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boone
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,554
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$360,600
$343,000 - $379,000
$2,434/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $390,000+0.1%$329/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $389,500$329/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $389,500+1.2%$329/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listing removed | $384,900$325/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $384,900$325/sqft |
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| 1/22/2018 | Listing removed | $725$1/sqft |
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| 1/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $725$1/sqft |
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| 1/23/2017 | Listing removed | $725$1/sqft |
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| 1/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $725$1/sqft |
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| 5/12/2015 | Listing removed | $725$1/sqft |
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| 4/29/2015 | Listed for rent | $725$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $218,400 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $1,657 +2% | $219,500 |
| 2023 | $1,624 +3.6% | $219,500 |
| 2022 | $1,568 +31.8% | $219,500 +66.7% |
| 2021 | $1,190 +3.4% | $131,700 |
| 2020 | $1,151 | $131,700 |
| 2019 | -- | $131,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $131,700 |
| 2017 | $1,085 +5.1% | $131,700 +6.4% |
| 2013 | $1,032 | $123,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $123,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $123,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hardin Park ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hardin Park
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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