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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 188 Laurel Hill Dr #5
General
- Price: $649,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Charlotte_Regional_Realtor_Association
- MLS ID: 4417361
- Updated: 8/23/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Main Level
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Watauga
- Subdivision: Laurel Hill
- Driving Directions: From Boone: Travel 321/221 South towards Blowing Rock. Turn left onto Aho Road. Continue on Aho until you reach the Blue Ridge Parkway. Turn right, and then a quick left onto Sampson Road. Continue to veer right on Sampson to a left on Laurel Hill Drive (just beyond the brown row of mailboxes). The house is the second driveway on the right.
School Information
- Elementary School: Blowing Rock
- Middle School: None
- High School: Watauga
Community
- Assoc. Name: Ann Milam
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Shared Well
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Construction: Site Built
- Exterior Const.: Hardboard Siding, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Upper: 921 Sq. Ft.
- Main/1st Level: 921 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1983
Lot Features
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
- Elevation (Approx.): 3500
- Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded, Views
- Rcmdd Zoning: R-1
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: None
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Property ID: 2828-87-0024-000
- Lot Number: 24-5102
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Schools
Schools serving 188 Laurel Hill Dr #5
School District:Watauga County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blowing Rock Elementary 165 Morris Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 | PK-8 | 3.9 mi |
Watauga High 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607 | 9-12 | 4.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 188 Laurel Hill Dr #5
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/22/2026
Listed
$649,000
21.31%
MLS
9/26/2022
Sold
$535,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 188 Laurel Hill Dr #5
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,830
39%
$466,000
71%
2021
$1,317
100%
$273,000
-41%
2022
-100%
$466,000
71%
2020
$1,317
—
$273,000
—
2019
$1,317
12%
$273,000
—
2017
$1,180
10%
$273,000
—
2015
$1,071
—
$273,000
—
2014
$1,071
-2%
$273,000
—
2013
$1,093
—
$273,000
-1%
2013
$1,093
—
$277,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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188 Laurel Hill Drive #5, Boone, NC 28607 (MLS# 4417361) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 188 Laurel Hill Drive #5 is currently listed for $649,000 and was received on August 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 188 Laurel Hill Drive #5? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Boone? You can browse all Boone real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

