Location is everything, and it doesn't get much better than this! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street near Stadium Drive and Appalachian State University's Kidd Brewer Stadium, this home offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and in-town convenience. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, the home offers a flexible floor plan with plenty of space to fit a variety of needs. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home features an open living and dining area adjacent to the updated kitchen, along with a spacious lower-level den and bonus room that provide additional gathering space. Large semi-wrap around deck provide plenty of room to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the peaceful setting. Single-level living is possible with the primary living areas, bedrooms, and attached one-car garage all conveniently located on the main floor. Numerous updates have been completed over the years, including kitchen renovations and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout much of the home. The home is heated with radiant baseboard heat, offering clean, efficient, and comfortable warmth throughout the seasons. The property also includes solar panels, which are not currently in use. An added benefit of this in-town location is access to city water, city sewer, and town-maintained paved roads, offering the convenience and reliability many buyers seek. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy and space in one of Boone's most sought-after in-town locations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$197Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Patrick Morgan• Keller Williams High Country
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! This home is located in the middle of Boone on a quiet road near Stadium Dr. above ASU's Kidd Brewer Stadium. This combination of peace, space, & location is rare! This home could be both a primary residence or a vacation home with tons of entertainment space! The home has lots of space with 5 bedrooms/3 full baths. It has been freshly renovated with luxury vinyl flooring throughout most of the home. There is even an additional bonus room on the bottom level that has been finished. Entry available from both levels of the home. Recent updates include light fixtures being updated in parts of the home, luxury vinyl plank replaced the carpet, the kitchen sink was replaced and counters refinished, fixtures in the downstairs shower were replaced, a crack on the back of the home (non structural per engineer) was patched, Siding repaired on parts of the home, fastened the fireplace mantle, fixed all outlets and switches, deck repaired, hose installed for back downspout, shower heads/faucets upstairs replaced, vanities replaced upstairs, all outlets & switches replaced upstairs & a few downstairs, bonus room was finished. Schedule your showing ASAP!!
HCMLS #231235
Sep 16, 2021
Sold
$325,000
$122/sq ft
Jun 17, 2021
Listed
$349,000
$131/sq ft
+19
MOTIVATED SELLERS - Bring all offers! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! Wonderful primary residence or vacation home on a quite dead-end street above ASU’s Kidd Brewer Stadium. This home has lots of room with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths and could not be in a better location in town on a quiet dead-end street! The home is being sold as-is and is priced accordingly. One of the downstairs bedrooms was transitioned into a huge closet, but could easily go back to a bedroom. There are great places to hang out in this one with a den off the kitchen, an upstairs living room, and a den downstairs too!! The home has solar panels that are not currently in use, but could be.
Public Records
Sep 15, 2006
Sold
$234,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,045 (−28.6%)
$41,200 + $344,500
$385,700
2024
$4,265 (+2.7%)
$41,200 + $344,500
$385,700
2023
$4,152 (+3.4%)
$41,200 + $337,900
$379,100
2022
$4,015 (+128.6%)
$41,200 + $337,900
$379,100
2020
$1,756
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
2019
$1,756 (+6.2%)
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
2018
$1,653
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
2017
$1,653 (+5.3%)
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
2016
$1,570
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
2015
$1,570
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
2014
$1,570
$41,200 + $165,000
$206,200
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,764
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,764
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2900756205000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
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, 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
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Historical weather
Boone, NC • 28607
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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65
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37
46
29
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Boone. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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