NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Old Blowing Rock Rd Boone, NC 28607

Boone Area

Estimated Value: $289,524

2 Beds
1 Bath
915 Sq Ft
$316/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 5, 2025

Last sale price $268,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,655 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Hardin Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of September 2025

This 1918 cottage is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and is situated on 0.58 acre across the road from 32+ acres of Blue Ridge Conservancy land. Located on a state maintained road it is centrally located just minutes from downtown Boone & Blowing Rock, Watauga Medical, and ASU. Suited for full-time living, a weekend retreat, long-term rentals. A rare find with endless potential! Due to ceiling height of 6'6" the 215 sq ft upstairs bedroom is not counted in the total square footage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Abernethy

RE/MAX Realty Group Brokerage Phone: 828-262-1990 Listed on: 07/31/2025

RE/MAX Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobbie Jo Mccachren

Keller Williams High Country

Keller Williams High Country
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $578

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 25,265 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 915 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Hardin Park Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Private Water Source
  • Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2819-68-0414-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$578

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Boone, take Hwy 321 toward Blowing Rock. Just past Walgreens, take a right on Jordan V. Cook Road. Follow to a left on Old Blowing Rock Road. First house on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 915.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-262-1990
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 915.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2819-68-0414-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 578.12
  • Tax Book Number: 713/821

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Abernethy
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Bobbie Jo Mccachren
Keller Williams High Country
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,900
-10.64%
Views
91
Current Estimated Value
$289,524

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,524
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$268,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $268,000 -10.6% $293 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $328 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

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 $802 $181,800 $31,600 $150,200
2024 $790 $181,800 $31,600 $150,200
2023 $767 $181,800 $31,600 $150,200
2022 $767 $181,800 $31,600 $150,200
2021 $603 $113,000 $21,800 $91,200
2020 $603 $113,000 $21,800 $91,200
2019 $603 $113,000 $21,800 $91,200
2018 $547 $113,000 $21,800 $91,200
2017 $547 $113,000 $21,800 $91,200
2013 -- $97,100 $18,200 $78,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 257118

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2819-68-0414-000

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