$4,500,000

1245 Laurel Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated payment $26,478/month

Total Views 3,969
4 Beds
6 Baths
5,535 Sq Ft
$813 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Far Horizons is a 1924 estate offering panoramic views stretching 100+ miles- capturing sunsets & Johns River Gorge, Grandfather & Grandmother Mtns, Table Rock, Hawksbill, Sugar, & even the Charlotte skyline on a clear day. This masterfully restored residence blends mountain charm w/ modern luxury. Painstakingly renovated in '90 & again in '15, home now has new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, & smart systems. The main residence is a celebration of historic architecture & contemporary livability, w/ 7 stone fireplaces, beams, & walls of windows. The great room w/ stone hearth opens to sunroom w/ wet bar, formal dining w/ fireplace, & chef’s kitchen w/ wormy chestnut cabinetry, granite, Sub-Zero/Wolf, & breakfast nook. Upstairs, a primary suite= stone balcony & hot tub, FP, WI closet, & spa-like BA. 3 more ensuite BRs offer views & FPs, 1 w/ balcony. Lower= 2nd living, game room, wine cellar, HBA A breezeway connects main house to 3-car garage & apartment w/ kitchen, living, BR, BA, & flex.

Listing Agent

Jay Vincent

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties Brokerage Email: jay@vincentproperties.com License #65078 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Vincent Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-15

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Cork
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga Middle School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane

Community Details

  • Mayview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2807-58-4074-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,630

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Restrictions: Other - See Remarks
  • Restrictions Description: 2018/79, 2112/384, 2177/809
  • Second Living Quarters: Exterior Connected,Separate Entrance,Separate Kitchen Facilities,Separate Living Quarters,Upper Level Garage,Other - See Remarks
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 683.37
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: jay@vincentproperties.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Cork, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Stairs Pulldown, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Other - See Remarks
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2368
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 290
  • Sq Ft Unheated Main: 574
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 864
  • Sq Ft Upper: 1896
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4264
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1271
  • Fireplace Features: Bonus Room, Gas Unvented, Great Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
  • Living Area: 5535
  • Bedroom Main: 0
  • Room Count: 22
  • Bedroom Basement: 0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Storage, Other - See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Slate, Other - See Remarks
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Year Round
  • Waterfront Elevation: 3500
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood, Other - See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Other - See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 1
  • Sq Ft Garage: 994
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Attached Garage, Shared Driveway, Other - See Remarks

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water Source: City

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Watauga
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Adjoins Forest
  • Lot Size Area: 0.764
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 2807-58-4074-000
  • Plat Book Slide: 29/141
  • Plat Reference Section Pages: 29/141
  • Zoning Specification: R-15

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $18,630 $2,566,100 $677,300 $1,888,800
2023 $17,765 $2,566,100 $677,300 $1,888,800
2022 $17,765 $2,558,800 $670,000 $1,888,800
2021 $19,246 $2,291,200 $732,800 $1,558,400
2020 $18,329 $2,291,200 $732,800 $1,558,400
2019 $18,329 $2,291,200 $732,800 $1,558,400
2018 $17,502 $2,398,600 $846,600 $1,552,000
2017 $997 $849,300 $846,600 $2,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $4,500,000 +73.1% $813 / Sq Ft
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $2,600,000 0.0% $414 / Sq Ft
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2020 03/11/20 For Sale $2,600,000 -24.4% $414 / Sq Ft
09/23/2016 09/23/16 Sold $3,437,500 0.0% $581 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2015 12/02/15 For Sale $3,437,500 -- $581 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4228582

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 2807-58-4074-000