ActivePrice ↓ $24,000
MLS# CAR4417361 · 18 days on market
188 Laurel Hill Drive
Boone, NC 28607 · Laurel Hill
$625,000$339/sqft↓ $24,000
Originally listed at $649,000
Beds2
Baths2
Sq Ft1,842
Lot0.41 ac
$/SqFt$339
DOM18
Architectural Narrative
Sensational full-time home or investment property! Mountain Views, Highly-Desirable Neighborhood, with short- and long-term rentals permitted! Welcome to this wonderful two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the highly desirable neighborhood of Laurel Hill. This cute cottage offers the perfect blend of mountain living, investment potential, and convenience. The floor plan is thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the awe-inspiring Grandfather Mountain view, with a spacious front porch (complete with swing,) and a large deck overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first-level includes a large family room complete with a flat screen television and a wet bar for entertaining. The second-level living room includes a wood-burning fireplace adding character and providing a cozy ambiance on those cold winter nights, plus the primary bedroom and updated bathroom. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property, this home offers exceptional flexibility. Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, and the property has an impressive rental history, generating $34,560 in annual rental income under a long-term lease in each of the past three years. Recent improvements include new bathroom vanities and ceramic tile flooring. The bonus room (used as an additional bedroom) features a convenient built-in desk for working from home or studying. The detached two-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Enjoy easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian State University, and all of the charming mountain communities of the High Country of North Carolina. With mountain views, rental income potential, desirable amenities, and an outstanding location, this property is an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the High Country.
At a Glance
Bedrooms2
Full Baths2
Half Baths0
Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage
Year Built1983
LevelsTwo
Garage2 spaces
Community & Resources
Community
Laurel Hill
Boone, NC
County
Watauga
NC · 28607
High School
Watauga
Assigned district
Middle School
None
Assigned district
Elementary
Blowing Rock
Assigned district
Tax Assessed
$466,000
County record
Property Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1983
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Living Area (SqFt)
- 1,842
- Above Grade SqFt
- 1,842
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Lot Size
- 0.41 acres
- Zoning
- Rsidential
- Parcel #
- 2828-87-0024-000
- Tax Assessed Value
- $466,000
- HOA
- $1,200 / Annually
Interior Features
Built-in FeaturesWet Bar
Appliances
DishwasherDisposalDryerElectric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorRefrigerator with Ice MakerWasherWasher/Dryer
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
- Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- Inside, Main Level
- Water Source
- Shared Well
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Exterior & Parking
- Architectural Style
- Cottage
- Construction
- Hardboard Siding, Wood
- Foundation
- None
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Patio / Porch
- Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Lot Features
SlopedWoodedViews
View
Long RangeMountain(s)Year Round
Gallery
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams High Country · Irene Sawyer · Listed 08/22/2026
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188 Laurel Hill Drive
Boone, NC · $625,000
