This charming cottage offers a great location with a unique balance of convenience and tranquility! It is situated minutes from the center of Boone and provides a peaceful retreat. The home is perched over Goshen Creek and features a large enclosed porch to enjoy the sights and sounds of the creek. This retro cottage is 'one-level, smart-living'. It includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, washer, dryer, open kitchen, and living area with a nostalgic wood burning stove. The wood burning stove is in front of a slate wall near the entry of the cottage and provides extra winter warmth to the entire home. Given its prime location and character, the property is well-suited as either a full-time residence or a vacation home. Notably, this property is not subject to Holiday Hills POA restrictions. As both short-term and long-term rentals are permitted, it also represents a significant investment opportunity.
Adorable creekside cottage in a great location. Perched over Goshen Creek with a delightful enclosed porch to enjoy the sounds and sights of the creek. This charming and retro two bedroom/ 1 bath cottage could be a full or part time residence or a successful investment property. A wood burning stove is situated in front of a slate wall at the entry to the cottage and anchors the cozy living space. This home is not subject to the POA restrictions of Holiday Hills. This home is currently on the short term rental market and made $17,650 from 10/2021 to 03/2022 (6 months).
HCMLS #232044
Sep 15, 2021
Sold
$240,500
$368/sq ft
Jul 22, 2021
Listed
$235,000
$359/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 2015
Sold
$118,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$956 (+1.3%)
$22,500 + $199,900
$222,400
2024
$944
$22,500 + $199,900
$222,400
2023
$944 (+2.5%)
$22,500 + $199,900
$222,400
2022
$921 (+77.1%)
$22,500 + $199,900
$222,400
2020
$520
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
2019
$520 (+10.1%)
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
2018
$472
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
2017
$472 (+8.8%)
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
2016
$434 (+2.4%)
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
2015
$424
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
2014
$424
$19,700 + $75,300
$95,000
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
868
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
868
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2829667399000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Boone, NC • 28607
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Sun exposure
60/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
0.1 hr
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1471 Bamboo Rd
$316,487
$8,513 under list price of $325K
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