229 Old Bristol Rd

1,185 Sq. Ft.
$329 / Sq. Ft.
1,185
Sq. Ft.
$329
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Location Location Location! Walk to Downtown shopping, restaurants ,bars, theatre, and more! Walk to Appalachian State University campus and/or applecart stops! This home presents a rare opportunity for a ready to rent downtown cottage promising a consistent flow of tenants as is! Newer Metal roof, siding and nice deck. Property has a great yard that borders a year round rushing creek! Lots of storage in the walk up attic. Home has a walkout basement area(large) with a laundry area. Some beautiful...Location Location Location! Walk to Downtown shopping, restaurants ,bars, theatre, and more! Walk to Appalachian State University campus and/or applecart stops! This home presents a rare opportunity for a ready to rent downtown cottage promising a consistent flow of tenants as is! Newer Metal roof, siding and nice deck. Property has a great yard that borders a year round rushing creek! Lots of storage in the walk up attic. Home has a walkout basement area(large) with a laundry area. Some beautiful stonework and original hardwood floors give this wonderful downtown cottage a vintage feel and is in a perfect location to maximize rental incomes for the investor type. This property also offers some commercial possibilities. Lots of light, windows and charm.

Property Details for 229 Old Bristol Road

Architectural Style
Cottage
Parking Features
Carport
Subdivision Name
None
Zoning Description
R1
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2026 09:07 PM

Property Details for 229 Old Bristol Road

StatusActive
MLS #259867
Days on Market8
Taxes$1,554 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 229 Old Bristol Road

Stories1Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,030 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,901

Property Taxes

$130

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 229 Old Bristol Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: King street to Old Bristol road to 229.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 1-Boone, Brushy Fork, New River
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2901507409000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,554
  • Tax Book Number: 1838/111
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1185.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1185.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Volts220
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, HotWater, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic

Property History for 229 Old Bristol Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259867

$390,000
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #256175

$389,500
Jun 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256175

$389,500
May 31, 2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #253361

$384,900
Jan 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #253361

$384,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #259867

$390,000
12/31/2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #256175

$389,500
06/09/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #256175

$389,500
05/31/2025

Expired

High Country Association of REALTORS #253361

$384,900
01/18/2025

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #253361

$384,900

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Public Records for 229 Old Bristol Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,400Additions$198,000Total$218,400
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,382 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,382 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningBOB3CountyWATAUGAAPN2901-50-7409-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 229 Old Bristol Road

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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229 Old Bristol Road is a single family home for sale in Boone, NC 28607. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Preferred Mountain Real Estate, it's currently listed at $390,000. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Hardin Park Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 229 Old Bristol Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,185 sqft single family home built in 1947.

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