$255,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2017

157 Twisted Laurel Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
0.58 Acres

Recently Sold

$162 Per Sq Ft

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2017

This mountain cottage is as charming as it's address on Twisted Laurel Lane in Blowing Rock. It is conveniently located off 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock yet feels secluded and private. Don't miss the winter mountain view off the master bedroom, kitchen, dining room and back porch. One level living at its best. Enjoy the hot tub on the back porch after a day of skiing and snowboarding on our local slopes. 204 square foot shed has electricity and a nice porch. Could be heated for a workshop or more. Meet the whole family there, plenty of room for several vehicles on the flat parking area. Fresh, clean-lined furniture is negotiable except for a few personal items. Seller is happy to provide 4 years of rental history, 2016 - $27,100 (VRBO #231107) Hurry. This listing will not last long. Watauga County has no record of the septic permit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virginia Powell

Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 01/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Don Williams

Carolina Realty Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $713

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Open Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2819959405000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$713

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
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1574.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: Yes
  • 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: One, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic
  • Living Area: 1574.0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Single Pane

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • View: Mountain(s), Seasonal View
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub/Spa, Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Propane, Other, See Remarks
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2819959405000
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 712.61
  • Tax Book Number: 1427/312
  • Tax Lot: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2009
Sold by
Trent Michael D
Bought by
Allen Michael M and Allen Dorothy T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2006
Sold by
Augustine Rebecca Dean and Frieberg Rebecca Dean
Bought by
Trent Michael D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,970
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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

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®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Warren

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Scott Warren

    Boone Realty

    (800) 392-5263

    6 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Scott Warren
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  • Virginia Powell

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Virginia Powell

    Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC

    (828) 719-8497

    78 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Virginia Powell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Don Williams

    Carolina Realty Services

    (828) 773-5660

    3 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Don Williams
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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 39206133

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2819-95-9405-000

North Carolina Watauga County Blowing Rock 28605

157 Twisted Laurel Ln, Blowing Rock, NC

This home is located at 157 Twisted Laurel Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 and is currently priced at $255,000, approximately $162 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 157 Twisted Laurel Ln is a home located in Watauga County with nearby schools including Blowing Rock Elementary School, Watauga High School, and Grace Academy.

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