$474,900
UNDER CONTRACT

157 Twisted Laurel Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated payment $2,677/month

Total Views 571
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft
$306 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Cottage
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

Highest and Best Offer Deadline of Sunday the 6th at 5pm. Welcome to the Twisted Laurel Cottage, a charming mountain retreat perched atop Mine Branch, perfectly situated between Boone and Blowing Rock in the desirable Blowing Rock School District. This classic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers more than just comfortable living—it delivers character and versatility. Step inside to discover a welcoming layout enhanced by an inviting sunroom and a cozy den, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The detached shed presents endless possibilities, whether you envision a workshop, garden shed, game room, home office, or private yoga studio. As winter settles in, gather around the woodstove insert for warmth and ambiance, with the peace of mind provided by a recently updated central dual-fuel HVAC system. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a vacation getaway, or a short-term rental investment, this home offers a rare blend of location, function, and mountain charm.

Listing Agent

Scott Warren

Boone Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-264-5267 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Mountain Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2819-95-9405-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,077

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1554.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-264-5267
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 206.0
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Other, See Remarks, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1554.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2819-95-9405-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1076.98
  • Tax Book Number: 1920/580

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $1,077 $257,700 $34,800 $222,900
2023 $1,054 $257,700 $34,800 $222,900
2022 $1,054 $257,700 $34,800 $222,900
2021 $865 $169,600 $24,000 $145,600
2020 $865 $169,600 $24,000 $145,600
2019 $865 $169,600 $24,000 $145,600
2018 $780 $169,600 $24,000 $145,600
2017 $780 $169,600 $24,000 $145,600
2013 -- $140,000 $18,200 $121,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $474,900 +86.2% $306 / Sq Ft
05/30/2017 05/30/17 Sold $255,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
04/30/2017 04/30/17 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2017 01/16/17 For Sale $255,000 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $218,000 --
Warranty Deed $201,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,000 New Conventional
Closed $242,250 New Conventional
Closed $70,732 New Conventional
Closed $75,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $203,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $194,970 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256487

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2819-95-9405-000