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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
General
- Price: $649,000
- HOA FEE: $100/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $1,714
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2217
- MLS ID: 263904
- Updated: 8/23/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): One, Stone, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Multiple
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Shared Driveway
Location
- Area: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
- County: Watauga
- Subdivision: Laurel Hill
School Information
- Elementary School: Blowing Rock
- High School: Watauga
Community
- Community Name: 4-BlueRdg, BlowRck YadVall-Pattsn-Globe-CALDWLL)
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
- Water: Shared Well
- Well: Yes
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Hardboard, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,872
- Living Area: 1,842 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,842 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,842 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1983
Lot Features
- Property View: Long Range, Mountain(s)
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
- Lot Size: .41
- Frontage: Private Road, Paved
- Zoning: R1
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $1,200
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $1,714.88
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, New Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2828-87-0024-000
- Lot Number: 5
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Schools
Schools serving 188 Laurel Hill Dr
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:
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Price & Sales History for 188 Laurel Hill Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/21/2026
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
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, Boone, NC 28607 (MLS# 263904) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 188 Laurel Hill Drive is currently listed for $649,000 and was received on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 188 Laurel Hill Drive? 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.

