$500,000

450 Astor Cook Rd Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Estimated payment $2,821/month

Total Views 397
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,867 Sq Ft
$268 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 1.42 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • Blowing Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch

About This Home

Nestled on 1.42 acres, this versatile home offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience with being just 7 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and within the desirable Blowing Rock School District. Enjoy easy access to all that downtown Boone has to offer as well, just being 15 minutes away. A serene creek meanders through the property, enhancing the peaceful mountain setting and offering the perfect backdrop for relaxation or outdoor adventures. Lots of the land is naturally wooded, inviting exploration and providing privacy year-round. The home is officially permitted as a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence but features an additional bonus room on the main level with a closet, as well as a fully equipped studio apartment on the lower level with its own entrance. The downstairs studio includes a full kitchen, dining area, bathroom, and dedicated sleeping space best suited a short-term rental, long-term rental, or even a guest suite. The downstairs has a brand new electric unit for heating & cooling as well as new paint! Additional features include a 500 sq ft fully enclosed metal carport with electricity already ran, ready for an oversized single-car garage, workshop, or extra storage. The gravel driveway was just graded with new gravel for the next owner! Whether you're looking for a primary residence, mountain getaway, or an income-producing investment, this unique property offers flexible living options in a highly sought-after location.

Listing Agent

Jordan Foster

Mountain Estate Realty Listed on: 09/04/2025

Mountain Estate Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $917

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.42 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Schools

  • Blowing Rock Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Fox Run Ridge II Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2818-66-9764-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$917

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.42
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Fox Run Ridge II
  • Directions: From Downtown Blowing Rock: Turn LEFT onto HWY 321. In about 3 miles, turn LEFT onto Astor Cook Rd. Stay LEFT at the first fork. Stay LEFT at the second fork. The home will be the second driveway on your RIGHT. Right before the creek. Gravel driveway. No sign.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1250.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 617.0
  • Fireplace Features: Other, See Remarks
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 1867.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Disclosures: Agent has Financial Interest, Other
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Gravel, Other, Oversized, Private, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: Electric, None, Other, See Remarks
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Kerosene
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Fox Run Ridge II
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 2818-66-9764-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 917.43
  • Tax Book Number: 1874/489
  • Tax Lot: 19

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $917 $288,500 $55,000 $233,500
2023 $621 $288,500 $55,000 $233,500
2022 $621 $288,500 $55,000 $233,500
2021 $0 $202,600 $27,500 $175,100
2020 $437 $202,600 $27,500 $175,100
2019 $546 $202,600 $27,500 $175,100
2018 $494 $202,600 $27,500 $175,100
2017 $494 $202,600 $27,500 $175,100
2013 -- $177,600 $27,500 $150,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $268 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 257893

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2818-66-9764-000