Last Sold Price
3 beds1,664 sqft$276/sqft
197 Hummingbird Hill, Boone, NC 28607

Description

Escape to your own mountain retreat with this charming log cabin tucked beside the Appalachian State Nature Preserve, where adventure and tranquility meet. Step outside your back door and onto a network of hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through the preserve and connect directly to App State’s baseball stadium, as well as getting you to campus, the football stadium and downtown Boone. This authentic log home offers the perfect blend of rustic warmth and modern comfort. The open-concept...Escape to your own mountain retreat with this charming log cabin tucked beside the Appalachian State Nature Preserve, where adventure and tranquility meet. Step outside your back door and onto a network of hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through the preserve and connect directly to App State’s baseball stadium, as well as getting you to campus, the football stadium and downtown Boone. This authentic log home offers the perfect blend of rustic warmth and modern comfort. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area welcomes you with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a grand stone fireplace—the heart of the home and the perfect gathering place after a day of exploring. The kitchen features updated appliances and plenty of counter space for entertaining or cozy nights in. Designed for easy living, the home’s main level layout provides seamless flow and comfort, while the unfinished basement offers endless potential for expansion, storage, or a recreation space. Once a highly successful short-term rental, this property offers incredible investment potential, a full-time residence, or the ideal mountain getaway. Convenient to town yet peaceful, private, and surrounded by nature, this is Boone living at its best — where the trail truly begins at your doorstep. Comes partially furnished (with furnishings in the photos) Would make an excellent STR property given the style and proximity to Appalachian State University, the Blue Ridge Parkway and multiple ski resorts. 2 local rental companies estimate $35-40k per year in rental revenue. Full proforma available upon request. Recent Improvements: Power Washed house (2025), Gravel and water management around house (2025), Plumbing and bathroom upgrades (2025), HVAC Serviced (2025), Chimney cleaned (2018), Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher & Washer/ Dryer (2023), Septic inspection, pumping and adding risers (2018)
LISTING CLOSED: 12/17/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sarah Long • 828 Real Estate • (828) 386-6047

Property Details for 197 Hummingbird Hill

Status
MLS #
258705
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$1,202 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1967
Lot Size
0.61 AC / 26,571 SF
Architectural Style
LogHome, Mountain
Parking Features
Driveway, Gravel, Private
Subdivision Name
OtherSeeRemarks

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$486,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Boone, NC

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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams High Country

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Building Information for 197 Hummingbird Hill

Stories2Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,571 SF

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$2,438 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,338

Property Taxes

$100

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 197 Hummingbird Hill

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 105 to a right onto Homespun Hills. Right on Hummingbird Hill. Home is toward the top on the left side. See Real Estate Sign
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 1-Boone, Brushy Fork, New River
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2900-45-9308-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2900459373
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,202
  • Tax Book Number: 1967/846
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 28-31 EGGERS SUB
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1664.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Lot Size Area: 0.61
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1664.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SepticAvailable
  • Water Source: Other, SeeRemarks, SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: GravelDriveway
  • Community Features: TrailsPaths, LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: CrawlSpace, ExteriorEntry, Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: CentralAir, OneUnit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Fireplaces, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One, Gas, Stone, Vented, Propane
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Refrigerator, Washer

Property History for 197 Hummingbird Hill

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #258705

$460,000
Nov 13, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #258705

Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258705

$469,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #258705

$460,000
11/13/2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #258705

11/11/2025

Price Change

High Country Association of REALTORS #258705

$469,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 197 Hummingbird Hill

Taxable ValueLand$47,900Additions$291,600Total$339,500
Tax Record2025$1,398 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,698 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,698 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967ZoningE2R1CountyWATAUGAAPN2900-45-9308-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 197 Hummingbird Hill

This home is within Watauga County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hardin Park Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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