Perched above Boone in the heart of downtown, sits this well-maintained and nicely-updated home with an inviting, covered rocking-chair front porch, featuring a nice partially-fenced yard with easy access and plenty of parking. The home features an updated tiled kitchen/dining 2 separate living spaces up and downstairs with decks on both levels, a new gas fireplace on the main level and a large wood-burning stove below. There is ample room to spread out with a large bedroom with walk-in closet on the main level and 2 beds with a central shared hangout space, and bath upstairs, and a separate suite below for guests!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Benjamin Ray• Client First Of The High Country
COMPLETELY UPDATED 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Cottage Style Home in the TOWN OF BOONE !!! Super Convenient to downtown Boone and Appalachian State University with a fantastic location in a very quiet neighborhood. MOVE IN READY!!! This home has been excellently maintained and modern upgrades completed in 2014 - including new kitchen, baths, tile, carpet, fixtures and New heating and air conditioning Heat Pump System too!!! Exterior upgrades include a new roof, painting and landscaping. The Main level features a cozy living room with gas logs, renovated kitchen, dining room and master suite. Upstairs you have 2 generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Downstairs there is a large den / family room with wood stove, another, full bath and laundry. The home shows off a Charming covered front porch entryway and it has an open back deck for outside dining that provides shaded privacy in the summer and seasonal mountain views once the leaves fall. A fenced-in side-yard that is perfect for your furry friends too ! Cool 3400 Ft. Elevation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,179 (−29.6%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2024
$4,517 (+2.7%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2023
$4,396 (+3.4%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2022
$4,253 (+87.0%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2021
$2,274 (+3.6%)
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2020
$2,196
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2019
$2,196 (+6.3%)
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2018
$2,066
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2017
$2,066 (+5.4%)
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2016
$1,961
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2015
$1,961
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2014
$1,961
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
Tax history for 290 Charles St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,179 (−29.6%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2024
$4,517 (+2.7%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2023
$4,396 (+3.4%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2022
$4,253 (+87.0%)
$45,500 + $356,500
$402,000
2021
$2,274 (+3.6%)
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2020
$2,196
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2019
$2,196 (+6.3%)
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2018
$2,066
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2017
$2,066 (+5.4%)
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2016
$1,961
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2015
$1,961
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
2014
$1,961
$53,500 + $206,800
$260,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2901603770000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private