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3 beds2,448 sqft$175/sqft
450 Rainbow Mountain Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.9 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$175/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Location, location, location! This lived in family home is conveniently located between Boone & Blowing Rock. Mountain home features an abundance of finely crafted exterior rock and timber work. An outdoor living enthusiasts dream, with extravagant winding porches and terraced gardens. Property offers an array of native flora, mature peach tree, blueberry bushes, and two large sheds. Unique octagonal rooms add character and charm, while the large open and updated kitchen is a cooks delight! This...Location, location, location! This lived in family home is conveniently located between Boone & Blowing Rock. Mountain home features an abundance of finely crafted exterior rock and timber work. An outdoor living enthusiasts dream, with extravagant winding porches and terraced gardens. Property offers an array of native flora, mature peach tree, blueberry bushes, and two large sheds. Unique octagonal rooms add character and charm, while the large open and updated kitchen is a cooks delight! This two story home features two stone fireplaces, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and so much more. The gravel road ‘mountainous’ access is well worth the climb, ensuring privacy, yet quick access to the many amenities and delights that Boone and Blowing Rock have to offer. Only minutes to App Ski Mountain, the Parkway, and Moses Cone Memorial Park! Situated on just under one acre, this property backs up to Camp Sky Ranches 145 acres of forested land. With personal touches and cosmetic upgrades, this home would provide incredible potential for seasonal living, vacation rentals, or full time residency. Please no Drive-By’s – Dogs on premises.
  • Listed by: William Aceto • Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. - Banner Elk
Listing closed: 09/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: High Country Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 231558

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$483,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Boone, NC

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Location

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Property Information for 450 Rainbow Mountain Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,026 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Mountain
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, NoGarage, Other, Private, SeeRemarks
  • View: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Rainbow Mountain
  • View: Mountains, SeasonalView, TreesWoods
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Meadowview Drive ( behind Boone Mall ) to Winklers Creek. Travel on Winklers Creek for about 2.3 miles to a left into Rainbow Mountain. Continue for approximately .3 miles to driveway on right. 4 wheel drive required. Gravel access road is in rough condition.
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Other, SeeRemarks
  • Postal Code: 28607
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • MLS Area Major: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 2809-86-2122-000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,026
  • Tax Book Number: 1824/369
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 17 PORT 16 & 18
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hardin Park
  • High School: Watauga
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1224.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1224.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 2448.0
Property and Assessments
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Documents Available: LeadBasedPaintDisclosure, SellersPropertyDisclosure
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: PrivateSewer, SepticPermitUnavailable
  • Water Source: SharedWell
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: OutBuildings, GravelDriveway
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone, WoodSiding, WoodFrame
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple, Open, Patio, Stone, WrapAround
  • Vegetation: PartiallyWooded
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Flooring: CeramicTile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Finished, WalkOutAccess
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, HeatPump
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Stone, WoodBurning
  • Laundry Features: InBasement
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, ElectricRange, ElectricWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows

Property History for 450 Rainbow Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 7, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1471752748

$429,000

+13.6% / yr

Sep 2, 2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231558

$429,000
Jul 8, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231558

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/07/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1471752748

$429,000

+13.6% / yr

09/02/2021

Closed

High Country Association of REALTORS #231558

$429,000
07/08/2021

Under Contract-No Show

High Country Association of REALTORS #231558

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

Public Records for 450 Rainbow Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$17,000Additions$397,300Total$414,300
Tax Record2025$1,681 ($140 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,134 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,134 SqFtStories1Lot Size41,818 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977CountyWATAUGAAPN2809-86-2122-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 450 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

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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