Sensational full-time home or investment property! Mountain Views, Highly-Desirable Neighborhood, with short- and long-term rentals permitted! Welcome to this wonderful two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the highly desirable neighborhood of Laurel Hill. This cute cottage offers the perfect blend of mountain living, investment potential, and convenience. The floor plan is thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the awe-inspiring Grandfather Mountain view, with a spacious front porch (complete with swing,) and a large deck overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first-level includes a large family room complete with a flat screen television and a wet bar for entertaining. The second-level living room includes a wood-burning fireplace adding character and providing a cozy ambiance on those cold winter nights, plus the primary bedroom and updated bathroom. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property, this home offers exceptional flexibility. Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, and the property has an impressive rental history, generating $34,560 in annual rental income under a long-term lease in each of the past three years. Recent improvements include new bathroom vanities and ceramic tile flooring. The bonus room (used as an additional bedroom) features a convenient built-in desk for working from home or studying. The detached two-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Enjoy easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian State University, and all of the charming mountain communities of the High Country of North Carolina. With mountain views, rental income potential, desirable amenities, and an outstanding location, this property is an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the High Country.
For sale
Price cut: $24K (9/9)
$625,000
188 Laurel Hill Drive, Boone, NC 28607
2beds
1,842sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.41 Acres Lot
$598,800 Zestimate®
$339/sqft
$100/mo HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsUpdated bathroomFlat screen televisionPrimary bedroomLarge family roomWet bar for entertaining
- 50 days
- 997
- 59
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Irene Sawyer (828)434-3158,
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263904
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 1,842 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,842
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Shared Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2828870024000
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Hardboard, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Laurel Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,200 annually
Location
- Region: Boone
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $339/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $466,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,714
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$598,800
$569,000 - $629,000
$2,544/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Price change | $625,000-3.7%$339/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+21.3%$352/sqft |
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| 8/9/2026 | Listing removed | $3,400$2/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,400+4.6%$2/sqft |
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| 4/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 10/6/2022 | Sold | $535,000+80.1%$290/sqft |
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| 10/3/2005 | Sold | $297,000$161/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $466,000 |
| 2024 | $1,818 | $466,000 |
| 2023 | $1,818 +1.3% | $466,000 |
| 2022 | $1,795 +36.3% | $466,000 +70.7% |
| 2021 | $1,317 | $273,000 |
| 2020 | $1,317 | $273,000 |
| 2019 | $1,317 | $273,000 |
| 2018 | $1,317 +11.6% | $273,000 |
| 2017 | $1,180 +10.2% | $273,000 -1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,071 | $277,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $277,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $277,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $277,100 |
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Neighborhood: 28607
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blowing Rock
- 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.







