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Property Description
Location Location Location! Walk to Downtown shopping, restaurants ,bars, theatre, and more!! Walk to Appalachian State University campus and/or applecart stops! This home presents a rare opportunity for a ready to rent downtown cottage promising a consistent flow of tenants as is! Newer Metal roof, siding and nice deck. Property has a great yard that borders a year round rushing creek! Lots of storage in the walk up attic. Home has a walkout basement area(large) with a laundry area. Some beautiful stonework and original hardwood floors give this wonderful downtown cottage a vintage feel and is in a perfect location to maximize rental incomes for the investor type. This property also offers some commercial possibilities. Lots of light, windows and charm.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 229 Old Bristol Rd
General
- Price: $390,000
- Taxes: $1,554
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2217
- MLS ID: 259867
- Updated: 1/31/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Attic
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): One
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Open
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Parking Features: Carport
Location
- Area: 1-Boone, Brushy Fork, New River
- County: Watauga
- Subdivision: None
School Information
- Elementary School: Hardin Park
- High School: Watauga
Community
- Community Name: 1-Boone, Brushy Fork, New River
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Wood
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Basement Desc.: Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,985
- Living Area: 1,185 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,185 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,185 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1947
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size: .18
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Zoning: R1
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,554
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, New Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2901507409000
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Schools
Schools serving 229 Old Bristol Rd
School District:Watauga County Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hardin Park Elementary 361 Jefferson Road, Boone, NC 28607 | PK-8 | 1.7 mi |
Watauga High 300 Go Pioneers Drive, Boone, NC 28607 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 229 Old Bristol Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/28/2026
Listed
$390,000
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MLS
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 229 Old Bristol Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
100%
$219,500
67%
2021
-100%
$131,700
—
2020
$1,151
—
$131,700
—
2019
$1,151
6%
$131,700
—
2017
$1,085
5%
$131,700
—
2016
$1,032
—
$131,700
—
2014
$1,032
14%
$131,700
—
2013
$908
—
$131,700
6%
2013
$908
—
$123,800
—
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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229 Old Bristol Road, Boone, NC 28607 (MLS# 259867) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 229 Old Bristol Road is currently listed for $390,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 229 Old Bristol Road? 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.

