Renovated BOHO Cabin in desirable Mill Ridge with heated community pool, tennis court, and park. Minutes from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, this 2 Bedroom + loft cabin is the ideal mountain getaway. Enter from the main level and be greeted by beautiful tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan with a wall of windows in the living room, and an updated kitchen. The main level also features a dining room, updated full bathroom, and laundry closet. From the main level, up leads to the bonus loft for an additional sleeping area, and down leads to two distinct bedroom suites. Each with sinks and an updated shower in the middle. The home is well insulated for energy efficiency and comfortably Heated and Cooled by new LG heat pump air conditioning units, as well as a stone surrounded gas fireplace. Adjacent to the cabin is an undeveloped property with a peaceful creek that is perfect to enjoy from the cabin’s triple level rear porches. Parking is also made easy with the driveway. The community nature trails are best for enjoying afternoon walks or playing in the snow. Mill Ridge also features large grass areas, ponds, and a shared Clubhouse.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ralph Harvey• LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM
Bought with Tyler Coon• Keller Williams Professionals Realty
Affordable home centrally located between Banner Elk and Boone. Will not last long!! Open floor plan on the main level where you will find the living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room and a full bath. Living room as a beautiful stone propane fireplace for those chilly days. Access to a spacious deck from this level. Downstairs you will find two bedrooms and one bathroom. Both bedrooms have access to the lower covered deck. There is a small sleeping loft or a great area for reading and kids to play. New laminate flooring throughout main level. Some rooms have been freshly painted. Located at the lower part of the Subdivision for easy access. Mill Ridge is a unique family community located 8 miles SW of Boone offering tennis, pool, hiking trails, clubhouse and is centrally located between Boone and Banner Elk. Clubhouse is a great asset equipped with chairs & tables for 48, a commercial kitchen, picnic tables, and cozy fireplace with wood stove. Relax by the heated pool or play a game of tennis.
Public Records
May 2, 2007
Sold
$180,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 2006
Sold
$140,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,060 (+1.2%)
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2024
$1,048
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2023
$1,048 (+2.2%)
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2022
$1,025 (+28.8%)
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2021
$796
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2020
$796
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2019
$796 (+11.0%)
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2018
$717
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2017
$717 (+9.8%)
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2016
$653
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2015
$653
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2014
$653
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
Tax history for 291 Laurel Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,060 (+1.2%)
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2024
$1,048
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2023
$1,048 (+2.2%)
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2022
$1,025 (+28.8%)
$13,800 + $243,100
$256,900
2021
$796
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2020
$796
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2019
$796 (+11.0%)
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2018
$717
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2017
$717 (+9.8%)
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2016
$653
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2015
$653
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
2014
$653
$15,600 + $142,500
$158,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,003
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1888065049000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway, No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Community
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 535
Below Grade Finished Area: 535
Levels: Three Or More
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.16
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $661.81
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $165
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $165
Schools Information
Elementary School: Valle Crucis
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Mill Ridge
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,003
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1888065049000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$367,000 – $444,000
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