$699,000

523 Schaffer Rd Boone, NC 28607

Estimated payment $4,028/month

Total Views 2,231
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,759 Sq Ft
$253 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Second Kitchen
  • Mountain Architecture
  • Valle Crucis Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Porch

About This Home

Mountain Living at its finest. This home sits on 1.09 acres of gently sloping yard with mature landscaping, large rock formations, a storage shed, garden space and plenty of room for outdoor activities. Enjoy 600 sq ft. of deck space with areas for dining, relaxing and a stone fire pit. The main level with flat entry features an open living room/kitchen/ dining area with a gas fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The beautifully updated kitchen has an abundance of storage and counter space making it a dream for culinary artists. Attached sunroom brings the outdoors in and is the perfect spot for morning coffee in all four seasons. Just down the hall you will find 2 spacious guest bedrooms and an updated full bath with dual vanities and walk in shower. The primary bedroom has lots of natural light, vaulted ceilings, eco-friendly cork flooring and a tastefully updated ensuite bathroom with a large shower and ample storage. Head downstairs from the main living area for 2 bonus rooms as well as a family room, second kitchen, utility and Laundry room and a full bathroom all updated in July of 2024. There is also a spacious 2 Car garage with built ins and workspace. Peaceful and established neighborhood near the Watauga River with easy access to Boone and Banner Elk.

Listing Agent

Bishop Glover

Boone Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-264-5267 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,503

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.09 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Zoning described as R1,Residential

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mountain Architecture
  • Log Cabin
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Valle Crucis Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Old Keller Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1888-46-4877-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,503

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.09
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Old Keller Farm
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1832.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home, Mountain
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-264-5267
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 107.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 927.0
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Vented, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Second Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2759.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, 1 Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 125.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1888-46-4877-000
  • Zoning Description: R1,Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1503.0
  • Tax Book Number: 366/50

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 $1,503 $380,500 $24,600 $355,900
2023 $1,480 $380,500 $24,600 $355,900
2022 $1,480 $380,500 $24,600 $355,900
2021 $1,267 $262,100 $28,200 $233,900
2020 $1,267 $262,100 $28,200 $233,900
2019 $1,267 $262,100 $28,200 $233,900
2018 $1,136 $262,100 $28,200 $233,900
2017 $1,136 $262,100 $28,200 $233,900
2013 -- $241,400 $28,200 $213,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 256896

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1888-46-4877-000