$3,437,500
SOLD SEP 23, 2016

1245 Laurel Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605

4 Beds
6 Baths
5,920 Sq Ft
2.09 Acres

Recently Sold

$581 Per Sq Ft

266 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.09 Acre Lot
  • Mountain Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2021

This house is named "Far Horizons". It has only belonged to 3 different family in over 90 years. It rests on two Mayview Park lots that have been combined by Watauga County for tax purposes. This home was built in 1924, but has been taken down to the studs and remodeled twice. First in 1990 and again in 2015. All systems are new in the home. New HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gas lines,and the house has been brought up to pass 2015 building code standards, and inspected by the Blowing Rock building inspector. The house also features an attached over-sized two car garage with a one bedroom one bath guest apartment above with 1069 square feet not included in the total living area of the main house. The garage has two half baths as well as the full bath in the apartment. The home and apartment has long layered range views of Old John's River Gorge, Grandfather Mountain, and all the way to the Mount Mitchell range. House has synthetic slate roof. Seven stone fireplaces. Broker Interest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zach Tate

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,133

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 2.09 Acre Lot
  • Southern Exposure
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Zoning described as City,Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Stone Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mountain Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered patio or porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mayview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 94B & 95
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2807583056000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,133

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.09
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 513
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 414-9400
  • Subdivision Name: Mayview
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4309.0
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1611.0
  • Fireplace Features: Other, See Remarks, Stone, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Jetted Tub
  • Living Area: 5920.0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Southern Exposure
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Hot Tub/Spa, Paved Driveway
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Other, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Other, Oversized, Paved, Private, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Gas, Heat Pump, Propane, Other, See Remarks, Wood
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2807583056000
  • Zoning Description: City,Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16133.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1395/761
  • Tax Lot: 94B & 95

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2022
Sold by
Laruel Lane View Llc
Bought by
Koon Martin D and Koon Jennifer A
Total Days on Market
266

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
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% $847 / 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: High Country Association of REALTORS®

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

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 195152

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2807-58-4074-000