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  • $649,000

    188 Laurel Hill Drive, Boone, NC 28607

    2beds
    1,842sqft
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    $3,729/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1983
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $610,000 Zestimate®
    $352/sqft
    $100/mo HOA

    What's special

    Mountain viewsUpdated bathroomFlat screen televisionPrimary bedroomLarge family roomWet bar for entertaining
    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.
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    Listed by:

    Irene Sawyer (828)434-3158,

    Keller Williams High Country

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 263904MLS LogoOriginating 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: $352/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

        $610,000

        $580,000 - $641,000

        $3,196/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/21/2026Listed for sale$649,000+21.3%$352/sqft
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        8/9/2026Listing removed$3,400$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        7/10/2026Listed for rent$3,400+4.6%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        4/21/2024Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        3/27/2024Listed for rent$3,250$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        10/6/2022Sold$535,000+80.1%$290/sqft
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        10/3/2005Sold$297,000$161/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 28607

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        1 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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