Spacious custom mountain home on over 3 acres with multiple decks and views from every level. The main level features the primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, a bathroom, an open kitchen, laundry, a great room with vaulted wood ceilings, and a wall of windows to enjoy the mountain views through. Upstairs is a loft with a private deck, storage areas, and mountain views. The loft is perfect for a home office or additional sleeping area. The lower level (accessed through the garage or from the exterior) includes an additional kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a den, laundry, and a deck. This home has plenty of parking and a spacious 2-car garage. Stay warm with one of the 2 stone gas fireplaces. Enjoy the mountain views from all the windows that let in a ton of natural light. Located minutes from downtown Boone and only 6 miles from Blowing Rock, this is the perfect mountain getaway or short-term rental.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
3.44 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jon Gatewood• Realty ONE Group Select
Contact: Jon@JonGatewood.com
Bought with Victor Nafatyuk• Cornerstone Realty of the Carolinas
Spacious custom mountain home on over 3 acres with multiple decks and views from every level. The main level features the primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, a bathroom, an open kitchen, laundry, a great room with vaulted wood ceilings, and a wall of windows to enjoy the mountain views through. Upstairs is a loft with a private deck, storage areas, and mountain views. The loft is perfect for a home office or additional sleeping area. The lower level (accessed through the garage or from the exterior) includes an additional kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a den, laundry, and a deck. This home has plenty of parking and a spacious 2-car garage. Stay warm with one of the 2 stone gas fireplaces. Enjoy the mountain views from all the windows that let in a ton of natural light. Located minutes from downtown Boone and only 6 miles from Blowing Rock, this is the perfect mountain getaway or short-term rental. 24 Hour Notice for Showings, Tenant Occupied.
HCMLS #242480
Jun 12, 2023
Sold
$740,000
$274/sq ft
Apr 11, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 21, 2023
Listed
$749,900
$277/sq ft
+35
Spacious custom mountain home on over 3 acres with multiple decks and views from every level. The main level features the primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, a bathroom, an open kitchen, laundry, a great room with vaulted wood ceilings, and a wall of windows to enjoy the mountain views through. Upstairs is a loft with a private deck, storage areas, and mountain views. The loft is perfect for a home office or additional sleeping area. The lower level (accessed through the garage or from the exterior) includes an additional kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a den, laundry, and a deck. This home has plenty of parking and a spacious 2-car garage. Stay warm with one of the 2 stone gas fireplaces. Enjoy the mountain views from all the windows that let in a ton of natural light. Located minutes from downtown Boone and only 6 miles from Blowing Rock, this is the perfect mountain getaway or short-term rental. Plenty of storage in the walk-in encapsulated basement.
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4011710
Jun 12, 2023
Sold
$740,000
$274/sq ft
Apr 11, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 21, 2023
Listed
$749,900
$277/sq ft
Mar 17, 2023
Coming Soon
$749,900
$277/sq ft
HCMLS #234182
Jan 7, 2022
Sold
$675,000
$250/sq ft
Oct 29, 2021
Listed
$599,900
$222/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3800617
Jan 7, 2022
Sold
$675,000
$250/sq ft
Nov 2, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 29, 2021
Listed
$599,900
$222/sq ft
Oct 28, 2021
Coming Soon
$599,900
$222/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 2021
Sold
$175,000
$65/sq ft
HCMLS #39202321
Nov 20, 2017
Sold
$338,750
$125/sq ft
May 31, 2016
Listed
$334,900
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,181 (+0.6%)
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2024
$2,169
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2023
$2,169 (+1.1%)
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2022
$2,146 (+25.9%)
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2021
$1,705
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2020
$1,705
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2019
$1,705 (+11.5%)
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2018
$1,530
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2017
$1,530 (+10.1%)
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2016
$1,389 (+2.6%)
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2015
$1,354
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2014
$1,354
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
Tax history for 130 Ben Laurel Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,181 (+0.6%)
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2024
$2,169
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2023
$2,169 (+1.1%)
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2022
$2,146 (+25.9%)
$24,000 + $522,600
$546,600
2021
$1,705
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2020
$1,705
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2019
$1,705 (+11.5%)
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2018
$1,530
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2017
$1,530 (+10.1%)
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2016
$1,389 (+2.6%)
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2015
$1,354
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
2014
$1,354
$24,000 + $327,000
$351,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,585
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2809873305000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
SqFt Garage: 410
Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Garage Faces Side, On Street
Other Parking: Plenty of parking in front of the house, beside the basement, and in a 2 car garage.
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Upper: 0
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Lower: 1
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths: Lower: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, In Hall, Lower Level, Main Level, Multiple Locations
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Other - See Remarks
Exterior Features: Other - See Remarks
Waterfront Information
Waterfront Features: None
Farm Information
Horse Amenities: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Specification: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped, Views, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 3.44
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3500
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Short Term Rental Allowed
HOA Information
Association Name: Rainbow Mountain Road Maintenance
Association Email: RainbowMtnPOA@Gmail.com
HOA Subject To Dues: Voluntary
HOA Subject To: None
Association Fee: $35
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Annual Expense: 420.00
School Information
Elementary School: Hardin Park
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Directions: From Boone Mall take Winkler's Creek Road toward Blowing Rock approximately 2 miles to a left at Rainbow Mountain Road. Follow to the top. Home will be on the right at the intersection with Ben Laurel Way.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,585
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2809873305000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 2705
Living Area: 2705
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,705
Sq. Ft. Upper: 263
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1426
Sq. Ft. Lower: 1016
Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space, Other - See Remarks
Levels: Two and a Half
Around this home
Schools
Hardin Park Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° 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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Estimated sale price
$725,000 – $878,000
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