A beautifully updated contemporary mountain cottage with soaring ceilings, lots of windows, and a light and airy, open floor plan. Just some of the many upgrades include new hickory floors throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen, laundry and baths, granite counters in kitchen and baths, new wormy chestnut cabinets in kitchen, newer stainless steel appliances in kitchen (refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher). Bathrooms also recently and completely updated. Recently painted exterior, and a new propane hot water heater in 2012. All movable windows have been replaced with energy efficient double pane windows. Newer storage shed will convey with property. Beautiful open decking on level yard with a stream running through the property, creating an idyllic mountain setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael J Campbell• RE/MAX Realty Group
Bought with Justin Hackler• Boone Realty
Source:HCMLS #200828
Redfin Estimate
$357,359
$132K since sold in July 2020$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($334K) of 6 comparable homes.
A beautifully updated contemporary mountain cottage with soaring ceilings, lots of windows, and a light and airy, open floor plan. Just some of the many upgrades include new hickory floors throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen, laundry and baths, granite counters in kitchen and baths, new wormy chestnut cabinets in kitchen, newer stainless steel appliances in kitchen (refrigerator, range, microwave and dishwasher). Bathrooms also recently and completely updated. Recently painted exterior, and a new propane hot water heater in 2012. All movable windows have been replaced with energy efficient double pane windows. Newer storage shed will convey with property. Beautiful open decking on level yard with a stream running through the property, creating an idyllic mountain setting.
Public Records
Mar 20, 2009
Sold
$181,500
$169/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$904 (+1.4%)
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2024
$892
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2023
$892 (+2.6%)
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2022
$869 (+30.5%)
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2021
$666
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2020
$666
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2019
$666 (+10.8%)
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2018
$601
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2017
$601 (+9.6%)
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2016
$549
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2015
$549
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2014
$549
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
Tax history for 196 Foothills Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$904 (+1.4%)
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2024
$892
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2023
$892 (+2.6%)
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2022
$869 (+30.5%)
$32,700 + $181,800
$214,500
2021
$666
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2020
$666
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2019
$666 (+10.8%)
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2018
$601
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2017
$601 (+9.6%)
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2016
$549
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2015
$549
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
2014
$549
$21,800 + $107,600
$129,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RAY ROBINSON PROP SEC 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,075
Building Sq. Ft: 1,075
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1 SEC 2 RAY ROBINSON PROP
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,265
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 9
Municipality Name: NEW RIVER
Acres: 0.58
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2930092478000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Parkway Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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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 89° 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
$340,000 – $411,000
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