286 Grady Winkler Rd

561 Sq. Ft.
$606 / Sq. Ft.
561
Sq. Ft.
$606
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Move-in ready one-bedroom, one-bath mountain cottage set on a spacious, fully fenced lot. This charming property with real wood paneling and ceilings offers a lot in a compact floor plan. Situated on nearly ¾ of an acre, the spacious yard is enclosed by split rail fencing with wire mesh. The yard has ample space for other opportunities and improvements. With its functional layout and convenient location, this versatile property could serve as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity...Move-in ready one-bedroom, one-bath mountain cottage set on a spacious, fully fenced lot. This charming property with real wood paneling and ceilings offers a lot in a compact floor plan. Situated on nearly ¾ of an acre, the spacious yard is enclosed by split rail fencing with wire mesh. The yard has ample space for other opportunities and improvements. With its functional layout and convenient location, this versatile property could serve as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity as a short-term or long-term rental. Located just 15 minutes from Appalachian State University and only 10 minutes from New Market Center. The current owner has done work and improvements to the property. Examples include: installed a new well & added a water filtration system to the home, new refrigerator, new washer/dryer, new water heater, new woodstove, exterior paint, bathroom update, plumbing and electrical updates, deck expanded, fenced yard, and more. A list of improvements is attached in MLS or can be provided by request. According to Watauga County Planning and Inspections, no building permits were pulled. Permits were pulled for the new well and septic repair (attached in MLS). Property is being sold as-is.
  1. Listed by Amber Winkler • Keller Williams High Country • (828) 268-2084

Property Details for 286 Grady Winkler Road

Architectural Style
Cottage
Parking Features
Gravel, NoGarage, SharedDriveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2026 10:31 AM

Property Details for 286 Grady Winkler Road

StatusActive
MLS #261258
Days on Market56
Taxes$560 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1968
Lot Size0.72 AC / 31,363 SF
CountyWatauga County

Location

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Building Information for 286 Grady Winkler Road

Stories1Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.72 AC / 31,363 SF

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$1,741 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,694

Property Taxes

$47

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 286 Grady Winkler Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 421, turn on Hwy 194. Turn left on Howard's Creek Rd. Go 3 miles. Turn right on Grady Winkler Rd. House is on your right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 2-NFork, MCamp, Bald Mtn
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2902-65-0748-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $560
  • Tax Book Number: 2298/492
  • Tax Legal Description: SR #1322
School Information
  • Elementary School: Green Valley
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 561.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • Lot Size Area: 0.72
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 561.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Documents Available: Disclosures, LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: FirePit
  • Fencing: Full
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: VinylSiding, WoodFrame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless, TwoUnits
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, WoodStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: FreeStanding, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer

Property History for 286 Grady Winkler Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #261258

$340,000
Sep 22, 2022

Closed

TRIAD #1077656

$205,000
Sep 22, 2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #238312

$205,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2026

Listed (Active)

High Country Association of REALTORS #261258

$340,000
09/22/2022

Closed

TRIAD #1077656

$205,000
09/22/2022

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #238312

$205,000

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

Public Records for 286 Grady Winkler Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,500Additions$100,400Total$120,900
Tax Record2025$560 ($47 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt540 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968CountyWATAUGAAPN2902-65-0748-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 286 Grady Winkler 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
Green Valley 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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286 Grady Winkler Road is a single family home for sale in Boone, NC 28607. This property was listed for sale on May 5, 2026 by Keller Williams High Country, it's currently listed at $340,000. It has been on the market for a total of 56 days and was last sold on September 22, 2022. This listing's school district is Watauga County School District. Nearby schools include Green Valley Elementary, Watauga High and Watauga Virtual Academy. 286 Grady Winkler Road is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 561 sqft single family home built in 1968.

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