You can OWN a vintage Blowing Rock cottage just 2 BLOCKs from Main Street. This 1901 Cottage offers one level living with an open floorplan-2 MASTER BEDROOM/BATH suites, hardwood floors, central heat/air & gas fireplace. Large master bedroom has deck access overlooking backyard stream. The NEAR ONE-HALF ACRE lot is uncommon for the area and features a PARK-LIKE setting including picturesque stream that winds through the property. A one-car garage offers rooms for car and a golf cart PLUS barn that can be used for parking and/or storage. Parcel has R6M zoning which gives buyer many options--such as garage apartment with ADDITIONAL APPROVALS FROM THE Town of BLowing Rock it could offer the potential for short term rentals. Buyer would need to seek approvals to change the zoning. The listing is being sold "AS IS" and includes furniture. An extra ordinary location and cottage!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Spell• Peak Mountain Properties, Inc
Bought with DJ DeMoranville• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Bought with Ben McKay• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone
Rare opportunity to own a charming vintage Blowing Rock cottage within walking distance to main street. Simply take a stroll to all the wonderful restaurants and shopping within a few minutes walk. This incredible usable lot features a park-like setting including a picturesque stream that winds through the property. Imagine having your own private park in downtown Blowing Rock! This wonderful cottage offers one level living with central heat & air, open floorplan, 2 en-suite bedrooms, guest 1/2 bath, gas fireplace and hardwood floors and bonus room which could be used for a den, additional sleeping, home office etc. Very large master bedroom with deck access overlooking the stream. Ample parking with 2 driveways and one car garage. Potting shed for all your gardening supplies. This desirable location, just 2 blocks from Main St cant be beat!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,849 (−38.6%)
$181,300 + $450,500
$631,800
2024
$4,639 (+11.7%)
$181,300 + $450,500
$631,800
2023
$4,153 (+3.4%)
$181,300 + $450,500
$631,800
2022
$4,015 (+351.1%)
$181,300 + $390,700
$572,000
2021
$890 (−48.3%)
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2020
$1,722
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2019
$1,722 (+9.2%)
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2018
$1,577
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2017
$1,577 (+116.9%)
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2016
$727
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2015
$727
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2014
$727
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
Tax history for 256 Ransom St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,849 (−38.6%)
$181,300 + $450,500
$631,800
2024
$4,639 (+11.7%)
$181,300 + $450,500
$631,800
2023
$4,153 (+3.4%)
$181,300 + $450,500
$631,800
2022
$4,015 (+351.1%)
$181,300 + $390,700
$572,000
2021
$890 (−48.3%)
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2020
$1,722
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2019
$1,722 (+9.2%)
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2018
$1,577
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2017
$1,577 (+116.9%)
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2016
$727
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2015
$727
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
2014
$727
$71,600 + $135,400
$207,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.