REDUCED!! Spacious 3 bedroom 3.5 bath log cabin located just outside Boone city limits. Easy access on state maintained paved road. No POA fees. Main level features living room with stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and wood floors, kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry & 1/2 bath, and large deck with nice mountain views. Upstairs has large loft space, 1 bedroom with private deck, 1 full bath, and a bonus room. Lower level features large den/family room, another full bath, and large workshop/storage area. Usable fenced yard. Firepit area. Raised bed gardens - ready to harvest! Short term rentals permitted. Convenient location to shopping, restaurants, ASU, Boone Golf Course, skiing, hiking, etc.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pam Vines• Jenkins Realtors
Contact: 828-295-9886
Bought with Don Blair• Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Beautiful log cabin in a great central location, close to everything - Boone, ASU, Watauga Medical Center, Boone Golf Course and The Blue Ridge Parkway! 3 Bedrooms plus large Bonus Room, 3 -+ Baths and large Family Room. Large, open loft overlooking the Great Room. Open floor plan with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and tongue & groove walls and ceilings. Abundant windows allow the entire home to be flooded with tons of natural light! Rocking chair front porch and two open back decks provide lots of additional outdoor living space. Ease of access makes this a great year-round or vacation home. Great rental/investment potential.
Public Records
Jan 30, 2006
Sold
$387,500
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,676 (+3.8%)
$45,400 + $367,500
$412,900
2024
$1,614
$45,400 + $367,500
$412,900
2023
$1,614 (+1.4%)
$45,400 + $354,400
$399,800
2022
$1,591 (+18.9%)
$45,400 + $354,400
$399,800
2021
$1,338
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2020
$1,338
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2019
$1,338 (+11.3%)
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2018
$1,203
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2017
$1,203 (+10.0%)
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2016
$1,093 (+2.5%)
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2015
$1,066
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2014
$1,066
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
Tax history for 518 Friendship Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,676 (+3.8%)
$45,400 + $367,500
$412,900
2024
$1,614
$45,400 + $367,500
$412,900
2023
$1,614 (+1.4%)
$45,400 + $354,400
$399,800
2022
$1,591 (+18.9%)
$45,400 + $354,400
$399,800
2021
$1,338
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2020
$1,338
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2019
$1,338 (+11.3%)
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2018
$1,203
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2017
$1,203 (+10.0%)
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2016
$1,093 (+2.5%)
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2015
$1,066
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
2014
$1,066
$16,800 + $255,000
$271,800
*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
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
2829552518000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,736
Below Grade Finished Area: 513
Levels: Three Or More
# of Stories Total: 3
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 0.29
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,614.11
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Parkway
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 2829552518000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: 828-295-9886
Around this home
Schools
Parkway Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
8/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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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 88° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$551,000 – $667,000
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