Sold for $268,000

$268,000

253 Old Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC 28607

2beds

915sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1918

0.58 Acres Lot

$264,500 Zestimate^®

$293/sqft

$1,685 Estimated rent

Home value

$264,500

$225,000 - $312,000

$1,685/mo

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What's special

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.

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 & HOA

Community

Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
Subdivision: None

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Boone

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $293/sqft
Tax assessed value: $181,800
Annual tax amount: $578
Date on market: 7/31/2025
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 Report a problem
8/17/2025	Contingent	$299,900$328/sqft
Source: High Country AOR #257118 Report a problem
7/31/2025	Listed for sale	$299,900$328/sqft
Source: High Country AOR #257118 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$181,800
2024	$790	$181,800
2023	$790 +3%	$181,800
2022	$767 +27.2%	$181,800 +60.9%
2021	$603	$113,000
2020	$603	$113,000
2019	$603	$113,000
2018	$603 +10.3%	$113,000
2017	$547 +9%	$113,000 +16.4%
2013	$501	$97,100
2012	--	$97,100
2011	--	$97,100
2010	--	$97,100

Find assessor info on the county website

Neighborhood: 28607

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Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Hardin Park Elementary
Grades: PK-8Distance: 2.3 mi
8/10
Watauga High
Grades: 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.