188 Forest Ln Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Blowing Rock AreaEstimated payment $2,978/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Guest House
- Views of Trees
- Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
- Second Kitchen
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
Amazing mountain home between Blowing Rock and Boone off Niley Cook Road! Move in ready 3 BR, 1.5 BA home with separate full guest apartment suite with living room, kitchen, full bath, laundry, bonus room with bed. Guest suite has its own entry - no interior stairs to connect to main level - good for privacy. Total room count is 3 BR plus Bonus Room, 2.5 BA, two kitchens, two laundry areas, two living rooms. Home has two electric meters, two replacement water heaters, two different heating systems so the usage can be separated logically. Blowing Rock school district. 5 miles to Blowing Rock and 4 miles to center of the university. Seasonal mountain views in wooded setting. Close to university and ski slopes. The new owner will benefit from the home being updated and very well maintained by meticulous second home owner for over 15 years. Interior and exterior look great and feel sturdy! Main level and second story have 3 BR, 1.5 BA, kitchen, living, dining, laundry. Basement guest apartment with separate outside entry has kitchen, laundry, living, dining, full sleeping room, full bath. Use all levels for your family and friends OR Live in one and rent the other either as vacation rental or long term tenant. Centrally located to App State football and all other sports and cultural activities, ski slopes, golf, bike and hike trails, county recreation center with pool, excellent medical center, lots of restaurants and shopping, scenic driving on Blue Ridge Parkway. Owner had some new flooring installed, deck boards replaced, updated painting, installed mini-split and two heat pumps, replaced two water heaters, new sliding glass doors installed, engineered reinforcement helical piers to foundation, deck painted, vapor barrier installed, driveway and retaining walls expanded and reinforced. Low traffic setting near the end of the street. Gutter guards and downspouts with extensions and French drain channel rain water away from house foundation - a crucial component for correct mountain home maintenance. Home is offered basically furnished to include three bedrooms of furniture, dining table and chairs. Seller keeps decor, art items, two sets of washer dryers, living room furniture, basement apartment furniture - list of furniture to be included will be provided. Do not disturb tenant. 3 BR septic permit - septic pumped in 2022. Vacation renter in place until Sept 6. Appointments can be made starting Sept 6.
Listing Agent
Lyons Construction And Realty, Inc. Brokerage Email: robbie.sharrett@gmail.com Listed on: 08/05/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,138
Year Built
- Built in 1980
Lot Details
- 11,326 Sq Ft Lot
- Property fronts a private road
Property Views
- Trees
- Mountain
- Seasonal
Home Design
- Mountain Architecture
- Cottage
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Living Quarters
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Propane Fireplace
- Window Treatments
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
- Crawl Space
Parking
- Private Parking
- Gravel Driveway
Schools
- Blowing Rock Elementary School
- None Middle School
- Watauga High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heat Pump System
- Radiant Heating System
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- Septic System
- Private Sewer
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Wrap Around Porch
- Guest House
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Mountain Ridge Estates Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Long Term Rental Allowed
- Assessor Parcel Number 2829-14-0563-000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,138 | $270,600 | $20,400 | $250,200 |
| 2024 | $11 | $270,600 | $20,400 | $250,200 |
| 2023 | $1,145 | $260,600 | $20,400 | $240,200 |
| 2022 | $1,145 | $260,600 | $20,400 | $240,200 |
| 2021 | $1,066 | $195,600 | $27,200 | $168,400 |
| 2020 | $1,066 | $195,600 | $27,200 | $168,400 |
| 2019 | $1,066 | $195,600 | $27,200 | $168,400 |
| 2018 | $968 | $195,600 | $27,200 | $168,400 |
| 2017 | $968 | $195,600 | $27,200 | $168,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $132,000 | $13,000 | $119,000 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2026 08/05/26 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $325 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $206,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $195,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $165,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $175,500 | New Conventional |
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 263628
APN: 2829-14-0563-000
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