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3 beds2,218 sqft

256 Rainbow Mountain Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Single FamilyProperty Type
3.16 acresLot Size
1973Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$240/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Nestled off Winkler's Creek at the base of Rainbow Mountain, this renovated cabin on 3.16 acres offers a quiet escape. Circle driveway welcomes you to a lush yard with raised gardens, a chicken coop and a fenced in backyard. Enter from the one car garage or up the steps to a covered front porch. Cozy den is heated by a wood burning stove. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances flank the sink with a view of the backyard and open deck. Skylights. Full laundry room with sink. Ample pantry....Nestled off Winkler's Creek at the base of Rainbow Mountain, this renovated cabin on 3.16 acres offers a quiet escape. Circle driveway welcomes you to a lush yard with raised gardens, a chicken coop and a fenced in backyard. Enter from the one car garage or up the steps to a covered front porch. Cozy den is heated by a wood burning stove. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances flank the sink with a view of the backyard and open deck. Skylights. Full laundry room with sink. Ample pantry. Master has 2 closets with subway tiled shower and granite countertop. Upstairs are two bedrooms that share a beautifully tiled shower with ceramic tile floors. Tongue and groove ceilings throughout. Roomy heated basement area. Lounge in the back by the fire pit. Small spring fed pond. Located between Boone and Blowing Rock near Trout Lake. Highest & best by 11am, 6/22
  • Listed by: Virginia Powell • Blowing Rock Real Estate, Llc
Listing closed: 07/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 231254
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$587,500

Avg days on market

91

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

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Location

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Property Information for 256 Rainbow Mountain Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $988 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mountain
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, OneCarGarage, Gravel, Paved, Private
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Rainbow Mountain
  • View: TreesWoods
  • Zoning Description: R-1,Residential

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Lot Size: 3.16 AC / 137,649 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 321 in Boone, turn behind the mall on Winkler's Creek Road for 2.3 miles to left on Rainbow Mountain Road. Cabin is on your right, 256 Rainbow Mountain Road.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
  • MLS Area Minor: Boone
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2809-75-9880-000
  • Additional Parcels Description: 2809-75-9645-000
  • Association Fee: $240.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Other
  • Association Name: Rainbow Mountain
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $988
  • Tax Book Number: 2147/420
  • Tax Legal Description: TRACT 1 - PLAT 22/462
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
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Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1578.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 640.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.16
  • Lot Size Area: 3.16
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2218.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, GravelDriveway, PavedDriveway
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Community Features: ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Security Features: RadonMitigationSystem
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: Concrete, CeramicTile, Laminate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Item3Units
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Kerosene
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Features: Attic
  • Window Features: CasementWindows, DoubleHung, DoublePaneWindows, Screens

Property History for 256 Rainbow Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231254

$495,000—
Jul 27, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1468261881

$495,000

+9.4% / yr

Jun 21, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231254

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231254

$495,000
07/27/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1468261881

$495,000

+9.4% / yr

06/21/2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231254

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Public Records for 256 Rainbow Mountain Road

Taxable Value

Land

$13,900

Additions

$347,500
Total$361,400

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,506 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,506 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

29,621 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1973

County

WATAUGA

APN

2809-75-9880-000

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 256 Rainbow Mountain 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 256 Rainbow Mountain Road, Boone, NC 28607
$495,000
3
2,218
137,649
$18,000
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–
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56,628
$326,500
3
1,909
64,468
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3
1
966
50,965
$285,000
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435,600
$205,000
3
1,216
45,738

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