Surprisingly spacious & bright ranch-style home, very convenient to Boone & Blowing Rock. Home is currently RENTED THROUGH July 31, 2023. Driveway area has been recently graded & expanded to accommodate 4 cars, including the carport. You enter a sizeable living room from the front porch w/large windows, vaulted ceilings & a skylight. The long kitchen has plenty of storage & counter space. Family room is currently used as a 4th bedroom w/its own bath & sliding door entry to back deck. Bedrooms are fairly spacious. Private backyard & low deck, room for a firepit/garden. No significant upcoming expenses: owners installed new HVAC & ductwork in 2015, new dryer 2021, new front gutters 2021, new refrigerator 2019, new water heater 2016. Roof estimated to be 2006 & is in good shape. Current rental rate is $1,585 & can be much higher in next lease cycle. Going rate is $600+ per bed & proximity to ASU means it will always be in demand. Buy as an investment or use as your home. See 3D tour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Mary Baker• Keller Williams High Country
Listed by Leslie Eason• Keller Williams High Country
Surprisingly spacious and bright ranch style home, very convenient to both Boone and Blowing Rock, NC. Home is currently used as a 4 bedroom, and is RENTED THROUGH July 31, 2023. The driveway area has been recently graded and expanded to accommodate 4 cars, including the car port. From the front porch you enter to a sizeable living room with large windows, vaulted ceilings and a skylight. The long kitchen has plenty of storage and counter space. The family room is currently used as a 4th bedroom and has its own bath and a sliding door entry to the back deck. All bedrooms are fairly spacious. There is a private back yard and low deck, with room for a firepit or garden. No significant upcoming expenses: owners installed new HVAC and ductwork in 2015, new dryer 2021, new front gutters 2021, new refrigerator 2019, new water heater 2016. Roof estimated to be 2006 and is in good shape. Current rental rate is $1,585 and can be significantly higher in next lease cycle. Going rate is $600+ per bedroom, and proximity to ASU means it will always be in demand. Purchase as an investment or use as a primary home. See 3D tour. 24 hour notice required.
Public Records
May 2, 2006
Sold
$182,000
$131/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,088 (+1.1%)
$17,200 + $240,200
$257,400
2024
$1,076 (+2.1%)
$17,200 + $240,200
$257,400
2022
$1,053 (+39.6%)
$17,200 + $240,300
$257,500
2021
$755
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2020
$755
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2019
$755 (+10.7%)
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2018
$682
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2017
$682 (+9.4%)
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2016
$623 (+2.5%)
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2015
$608
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2014
$608
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
Tax history for 794 Niley Cook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,088 (+1.1%)
$17,200 + $240,200
$257,400
2024
$1,076 (+2.1%)
$17,200 + $240,200
$257,400
2022
$1,053 (+39.6%)
$17,200 + $240,300
$257,500
2021
$755
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2020
$755
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2019
$755 (+10.7%)
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2018
$682
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2017
$682 (+9.4%)
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2016
$623 (+2.5%)
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2015
$608
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
2014
$608
$19,100 + $126,600
$145,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Porch: Covered,Front
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Community Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Water Heater Information: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units: 0
Restrictions: Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Square Feet,Other - See Media/Remarks
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Blowing Rock
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy 321 toward Blowing Rock. Just outside of town limits make a left onto Niley Cook Road. Follow to #794 on the right. See sign. From Blowing Rock, take 321 toward Boone and turn right onto Niley Cook (past toy store). Follow to home on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,381
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2829150045000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Home Information
Total Primary HLA: 1388
Living Area: 1388
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1388
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Sq. Ft. Additional: 0
Building Area Total: 1388
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Structure Type: One Story
Around this home
Schools
Blowing Rock Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$399,000 – $483,000
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