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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,333 sqft$108/sqft
396 Niley Cook Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.11 acresLot Size
1943Year Built
$108/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Fantastic investment opportunity that would return 10% at full price. Property can be used as a duplex by simply shutting the door in the middle, already has separate meters. This home has been rented to 4 tenants. The left side has an eat in kitchen, living area, bedroom, bonus room, and bathroom. Right side has a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bonus room, laundry room, and master suite with it's own porch. Rent it as a duplex, one larger residence (which the owner has been doing), or with some...Fantastic investment opportunity that would return 10% at full price. Property can be used as a duplex by simply shutting the door in the middle, already has separate meters. This home has been rented to 4 tenants. The left side has an eat in kitchen, living area, bedroom, bonus room, and bathroom. Right side has a kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bonus room, laundry room, and master suite with it's own porch. Rent it as a duplex, one larger residence (which the owner has been doing), or with some minor remodeling convert it to a residential home with a fantastic location and great access. Some of the flattest land in the area, with a great sized yard and storage sheds behind the home. New roof in 2011. New paint. New well in April of this year (shared only with 394 Niley Cook, also available). Don't miss this great opportunity! Adjacent property is MLS# 187558, discount offered to someone who would purchase both.
  • Listed by: Joel Farthing • Boone Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/17/2015 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 187559

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$440,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 396 Niley Cook Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $370 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Parking Features: Gravel, NoGarage, SharedDriveway
  • Zoning Description: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Lot Size: 1.11 AC / 48,351 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Boone take Hwy 321 South for 1.2 miles to a left on Niley Cook. Approximately 3/10 of a mile home is on the right.
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Postal Code: 28605
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2819942481000
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $370
  • Tax Book Number: 1072/254
School Information
  • Elementary School: Blowing Rock
  • Elementary School District: Blowing Rock
  • High School District: Blowing Rock
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Blowing Rock
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1333.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.11
  • Lot Size Area: 1.11
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 1333.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Documents Available: LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure, RentRolls
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings
  • Community Features: LongTermRentalAllowed, ShortTermRentalAllowed
  • Construction Materials: Hardboard, WoodSiding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: CrawlSpace
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, ElectricCooktop, ElectricWaterHeater, Refrigerator, Washer
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount: $1,650.00
  • Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly

Property History for 396 Niley Cook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 17, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #506388567

$144,000
Apr 17, 2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #187559

$144,000
Jan 23, 2015

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #187559

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #506388567

$144,000
04/17/2015

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #187559

$144,000
01/23/2015

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #187559

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

Public Records for 396 Niley Cook Road

Taxable ValueLand$34,900Additions$61,200Total$96,100
Tax Record2025$478 ($40 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,333 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,333 SqFtStories1Lot Size48,352 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943CountyWATAUGAAPN2819-94-2481-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 396 Niley Cook 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
Blowing Rock Elementary
PublicPK to 8

Watauga High
Public9 to 12

Watauga Innovation Academy
Public9 to 12

Watauga Virtual Academy
PublicK to 8

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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48,351
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