Nestled off Winkler's Creek at the base of Rainbow Mountain, this renovated cabin on 3.16 acres offers a quiet escape. Circle driveway welcomes you to a lush yard with raised gardens, a chicken coop and a fenced in backyard. Enter from the one car garage or up the steps to a covered front porch. Cozy den is heated by a wood burning stove. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances flank the sink with a view of the backyard and open deck. Skylights. Full laundry room with sink. Ample pantry. Master has 2 closets with subway tiled shower and granite countertop. Upstairs are two bedrooms that share a beautifully tiled shower with ceramic tile floors. Tongue and groove ceilings throughout. Roomy heated basement area. Lounge in the back by the fire pit. Small spring fed pond. Located between Boone and Blowing Rock near Trout Lake. Highest & best by 11am, 6/22
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
3.16 acresLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Virginia Powell• Blowing Rock Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Mary Baker• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
Outstanding location only 5 minutes from Boone sitting on 3 acres and newly renovated throughout. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home features the master bedroom on the main level, open kitchen and dining, granite countertops, all wood and tile flooring, skylights, tongue and groove ceilings, new pella windows, large covered front porch, wonderful landscaping and yard area, small spring fed pond, great room and storage room in the basement plus a 1-car garage. This private home has several relaxing outdoor spaces: open back deck with fire pit area, spring fed pond or try the covered front porch that can easily be screened-in. New Roof in 2018 and most of the upgrades to the home have been done in the last 3 years. Basement area has many options (exercise room, bedroom, den, etc. ) A great setting for nature lovers and still very convenient to Boone or Blowing Rock only 2 miles from Trout Lake and National Park Lands. A recent energy audit was also completed in 2018 and the home has had some upgrades in the overall energy function of the home as well.
Public Records
Jul 29, 2011
Sold
$197,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,481 (+0.8%)
$13,900 + $347,500
$361,400
2024
$1,469 (+4.9%)
$13,900 + $347,500
$361,400
2022
$1,400 (+54.7%)
$13,900 + $347,500
$361,400
2021
$905
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2020
$905
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2019
$905 (+10.9%)
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2018
$816
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2017
$816 (+9.7%)
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2016
$744 (+2.5%)
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2015
$726
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2014
$726
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
Tax history for 256 Rainbow Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,481 (+0.8%)
$13,900 + $347,500
$361,400
2024
$1,469 (+4.9%)
$13,900 + $347,500
$361,400
2022
$1,400 (+54.7%)
$13,900 + $347,500
$361,400
2021
$905
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2020
$905
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2019
$905 (+10.9%)
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2018
$816
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2017
$816 (+9.7%)
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2016
$744 (+2.5%)
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2015
$726
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
2014
$726
$13,900 + $164,300
$178,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.