253 Old Blowing Rock Rd

915 Sq. Ft.
$293 / Sq. Ft.
915
Sq. Ft.
$293
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 1918 cottage is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and is situated on 0.58 acre across the road from 32+ acres of Blue Ridge Conservancy land. Located on a state maintained road it is centrally located just minutes from downtown Boone & Blowing Rock, Watauga Medical, and ASU. Suited for full-time living, a weekend retreat, long-term rentals. A rare find with endless potential! Due to ceiling height of 6'6" the 215 sq ft upstairs bedroom is not counted in the total square footage.This 1918 cottage is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and is situated on 0.58 acre across the road from 32+ acres of Blue Ridge Conservancy land. Located on a state maintained road it is centrally located just minutes from downtown Boone & Blowing Rock, Watauga Medical, and ASU. Suited for full-time living, a weekend retreat, long-term rentals. A rare find with endless potential! Due to ceiling height of 6'6" the 215 sq ft upstairs bedroom is not counted in the total square footage.
  1. Listed by Tom Abernethy • RE/MAX Realty Group • 828-262-1990

Property Details for 253 Old Blowing Rock Road

Architectural Style
Cottage
Parking Features
NoGarage
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING CLOSED: 09/05/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 253 Old Blowing Rock Road

StatusClosed
MLS #257118
Days on Market36
Taxes$578 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1918
Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,264 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 253 Old Blowing Rock Road

Stories2Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,264 SF

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$1,410 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,362

Property Taxes

$48

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 253 Old Blowing Rock Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone, take Hwy 321 toward Blowing Rock. Just past Walgreens, take a right on Jordan V. Cook Road. Follow to a left on Old Blowing Rock Road. First house on the left.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2819-68-0414-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $578
  • Tax Book Number: 713/821
  • Tax Legal Description: SR 1543
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 915.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Area: 0.58
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 915.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Other, SeeRemarks
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, Washer

Property History for 253 Old Blowing Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #257118

$268,000
Aug 16, 2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257118

Aug 15, 2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257118

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2025

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #257118

$268,000
08/16/2025

Under Contract-Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257118

08/15/2025

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #257118

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Schools near 253 Old Blowing Rock Road

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

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

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