293 Buxton St Blowing Rock, NC 28605
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,569
Sq Ft
9,714
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Mountain View
- Mountain Architecture
- Community Pool
- Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Covered patio or porch
About This Home
As of January 2025If it's all about the view, this house is for you! Enormous, panoramic views of the cascading Blue Ridge Mountains, from this majestic mountain home! Once a depot stop along the historic Lonesome Pine trail in the late 1800s. Enjoy the convenience of in-town living, plus privacy, with an end of the street location. Beautiful hardwood floors, lovely stone fireplace, clear chestnut wainscoting and original built in bookshelves in the living room. Master bedroom on the main level or with a view on the second floor, you choose! Enjoy the tremendous views over the John's River Gorge from either the sunny, open deck or covered deck below. Not included in the total square footage is a 471 square foot guest suite which features a bedroom, and full bathroom, with tile flooring above the detached, one car garage. Use garage loft as an income producing long term rental and/or extra room for guests or a private office. Buried power lines for unobstructed view. New metal roof in 2017. Coated rigid wire railing and fresh exterior paint in 2018.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC Brokerage Phone: 828-295-8485 Listed on: 02/05/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,515
Year Built
- Built in 1895
Lot Details
- 9,714 Sq Ft Lot
- Southern Exposure
- Zoning described as R1,Residential
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Private Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Mountain Architecture
- Cottage
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shake Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,569 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Double Hung Windows
- Mountain Views
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Covered patio or porch
Schools
- Blowing Rock Elementary School
- Watauga High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 02-8-1-5
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Laurel Park Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 5, 2024
Closed on
Dec 30, 2024
Sold by
Kreger Investment Properties Llc
Bought by
Reid Robert F and Reid Mary Hannon
Seller's Agent
Virginia Powell
Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Burr Collier
James B. Collier
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$989,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$111,000
-10.09%
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,468
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.87%
Original Mortgage
$890,100
Outstanding Balance
$885,327
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,265
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2005
Sold by
Shore Gary E and Shore Peggy Harmon
Bought by
Jones Virginia D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 1, 1997
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $989,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $520,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $220,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $890,100 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $475,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,925,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $76,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $105,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Sold | $989,000 | -1.0% | $630 / Sq Ft |
| 05/22/2024 05/22/24 | Price Changed | $999,000 | -8.8% | $637 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2024 03/13/24 | Price Changed | $1,095,000 | -0.5% | $698 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2024 02/05/24 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | +88.0% | $701 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2020 06/30/20 | Sold | $585,000 | 0.0% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2020 05/31/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2019 07/03/19 | For Sale | $585,000 | -- | $330 / Sq Ft |
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,456 | $684,600 | $326,200 | $358,400 |
| 2024 | $3,456 | $545,700 | $326,200 | $219,500 |
| 2023 | $3,456 | $545,700 | $326,200 | $219,500 |
| 2022 | $3,387 | $545,700 | $326,200 | $219,500 |
| 2021 | $3,387 | $545,700 | $326,200 | $219,500 |
| 2020 | $2,807 | $442,800 | $324,400 | $118,400 |
| 2019 | $2,807 | $442,800 | $324,400 | $118,400 |
| 2018 | $4,490 | $442,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $4,446 | $442,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,845 | $442,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $442,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $442,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Virginia Powell
Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC
(828) 719-8497
79 in this area
132 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Burr Collier
James B. Collier
(704) 437-4825
42 in this area
64 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2020
NONMLS MEMBER
NONMLS
129 in this area
2,467 Total Sales
Map
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 247514
APN: 02-8-1-5
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