This 1918 cottage is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and is situated on 0.58 acre across the road from 32+ acres of Blue Ridge Conservancy land. Located on a state maintained road it is centrally located just minutes from downtown Boone & Blowing Rock, Watauga Medical, and ASU. Suited for full-time living, a weekend retreat, long-term rentals. A rare find with endless potential! Due to ceiling height of 6'6" the 215 sq ft upstairs bedroom is not counted in the total square footage.
Sold for $268,000 on 09/05/25
$268,000
253 Old Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC 28607
2beds
915sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.58 Acres Lot
$266,100 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$1,624 Estimated rent
Home value
$266,100
$224,000 - $317,000
$1,624/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 05, 2025 at 08:29am
Listed by:
Tom Abernethy 828-262-1990,
RE/MAX Realty Group
Bought with:
Bobbie Jo McCachren, 294301
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 257118
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
- Other, See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 915 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 915
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2819680414000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Long Term Rental Allowed
Location
- Region: Boone
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $268,000-10.6%$293/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #257118 | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Contingent | $299,900$328/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257118 | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900$328/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #257118 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $790 | $181,800 |
| 2023 | $790 +3% | $181,800 |
| 2022 | $767 +27.2% | $181,800 +60.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hardin Park ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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