Storybook Cottage Just Minutes from Downtown Blowing Rock. Nestled on a serene, flat lot just a short walk to mainstreet, this enchanting one-level cottage—originally built in 1930—has been thoughtfully and thoroughly updated while preserving its timeless character. Fully furnished (with a few exclusions), it’s a rare blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Step inside to find a cozy living room with vaulted ceilings and a striking stone wood-burning fireplace. Original beadboard, warm hardwood floors, and curated tile and carpet accents evoke a sense of heritage, while the modern kitchen impresses with quartz countertops, a generous island, and stylish finishes ideal for hosting friends and family. The home features three spacious bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms, offering both a tub and shower options. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with multiple decks and a covered front porch perfect for enjoying summer evenings and the soothing sounds of the nearby headwaters creek. An oversized two-car garage and ample driveway provide convenient parking, while mature landscaping enhances the sense of privacy and peace. Recent enhancements include: • Chimney swept and sealed (2023 & 2024) • New alarm system (2023) • Crawl space encapsulated with commercial dehumidifier (2024) • Fresh exterior paint (2024) Whether you’re seeking a refined mountain getaway or a turn-key full-time residence, this captivating cottage is a must-see. Make a point to experience the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience in Blowing Rock!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jaco Gerbrands• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
Contact: 828-295-7337
Bought with Allan Wagner• NextHome Mountain Realty
Don't miss out on this charming ONE LEVEL, FULLY UPDATED and FURNISHED Blowing Rock Cottage! Upon entering you are greeted by an open and bright living room with a charming stone and barnwood fireplace. Enjoy a fully updated and stocked kitchen with quartz countertops and new stainless steel appliances, off the kitchen is a half bath and laundry area as well as access to the detached 500 sq ft 2 car garage and bonus storage shed! The home offers 2 spacious guest rooms with ample closet space, a fully updated bath with custom tile shower. The master suite offers more than enough room with a large walk in closet as well as a private fully updated, spa-like en-suite with a large free standing tub for total relaxation or the 2nd custom tile shower. Outside you will really appreciate the mature and thought out landscaping! When spring and summer blooms are full, this home is what dreams are made of and you can take it all in from the covered front porch or large back deck while also enjoying the cool mountain air! All this within a short walk to Main Street and a short drive to Boone. Renovations were from the studs out so it's basically a brand new home!
HCMLS #233191
Sep 24, 2021
Sold
$850,000
$485/sq ft
Sep 7, 2021
Listed
$775,000
$442/sq ft
+24
Introducing the quintessential Blowing Rock cottage that dreams are made of. Walk back in time as you enter through the gracious front porch into a cottage too beautiful to believe. Gleaming hardwood floors grace the totally renovated home where old meets new. The recent renovation brought the entire house down to the studs. Let your imagination run wild as you pass from one gracefully appointed room to the next. The fireplace in the living room boasts Grandfather Mountain stone. Perfect selections of new and reclaimed finishes seamlessly coexist with a painstakingly restored original bath and a walk-in closet. Decorator touches throughout the home will charm you. The outside space is without comparison. Multiple outdoor spaces, both covered and open, allow for seasonal enjoyment. The recently added fire pit will be a delight for all. Imagine stargazing on a quiet, cool autumn night by the fire. Ample parking and the two-car garage offer plenty of space for off-road parking. There is a workshop/garden shed situated near a babbling brook that meanders along the east side of the property. Just a few short blocks to enjoy all the Main Street, Blowing Rock, charm and hospitality.
Public Records
Jun 23, 2016
Sold
$160,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,935 (−37.0%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2024
$6,247 (+1.4%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2023
$6,161 (+3.3%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2022
$5,967 (+119.9%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2021
$2,713 (+4.9%)
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2020
$2,587
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2019
$2,587 (+9.4%)
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2018
$2,365 (+26.4%)
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2017
$1,871 (+118.8%)
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
2016
$855
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
2015
$855
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
2014
$855
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
Tax history for 719 Ransom St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,935 (−37.0%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2024
$6,247 (+1.4%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2023
$6,161 (+3.3%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2022
$5,967 (+119.9%)
$274,700 + $581,000
$855,700
2021
$2,713 (+4.9%)
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2020
$2,587
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2019
$2,587 (+9.4%)
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2018
$2,365 (+26.4%)
$72,300 + $243,800
$316,100
2017
$1,871 (+118.8%)
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
2016
$855
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
2015
$855
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
2014
$855
$72,300 + $175,400
$247,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.