For Sale $649,000
Sensational full-time home or investment property! Mountain Views, Highly-Desirable Neighborhood, with short- and long-term rentals permitted! Welcome to this wonderful two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in the highly desirable neighborhood of Laurel Hill. This cute cottage offers the perfect blend of mountain living, investment potential, and convenience. The floor plan is thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the awe-inspiring Grandfather Mountain view, with a spacious front porch (complete with swing,) and a large deck overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. The first-level includes a large family room complete with a flat screen television and a wet bar for entertaining. The second-level living room includes a wood-burning fireplace adding character and providing a cozy ambiance on those cold winter nights, plus the primary bedroom and updated bathroom. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, mountain getaway, or investment property, this home offers exceptional flexibility. Short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, and the property has an impressive rental history, generating $34,560 in annual rental income under a long-term lease in each of the past three years. Recent improvements include new bathroom vanities and ceramic tile flooring. The bonus room (used as an additional bedroom) features a convenient built-in desk for working from home or studying. The detached two-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Enjoy easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian State University, and all of the charming mountain communities of the High Country of North Carolina. With mountain views, rental income potential, desirable amenities, and an outstanding location, this property is an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of the High Country.
Built-in Features, Wet Bar
| List Price: | $649,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 921 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener |
| MLS Number: | CAR4417361 |
| Subdivision: | Laurel Hill |
| Style: | Cottage |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Lot Description: | Sloped, Wooded, Views |
| Year Built: | 1983 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Blowing Rock |
| Middle: | None |
| High: | Watauga |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 08-22-2026 | Listed | $649,000 | $705 |
| 11-14-2025 | Listed | $330,000 | $359 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Blowing Rock Elementary | 4 miles | KG-06 | 10 |
| Two Rivers Community School | 5 miles | KG-06 | 9 |
| Hardin Park Elementary | 5 miles | PK-05 | 9 |
| Parkway Elementary | 6 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
| Green Valley Elementary | 8 miles | PK-05 | 7 |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | 10 miles | PK-05 | 8 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 188 Laurel Hill Drive, Boone NC | 0 mi | $649,000 | days | |
| 380 Greystone Drive, Boone NC | 0.6 mi | $2,499,000 | days | |
| 765 Oak Ridge Drive, Boone NC | 0.6 mi | $1,095,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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188 Laurel Hill Drive, Boone NC is a 921 ft2 on a 0.410 acres lot. This is for $649,000. This has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1983.
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