SELLERS SAY MOVE IT!!! NOW!!! This little mountain cottage has been in the family since the early 60's! FOlks came up for the summers so their kids could grow up in the mountains & play in the creek. Fast forward 50 years and this little cottage needs a new owner. There has been some extensive work done in the crawlspace - shored up and new piers, new siding with stucco - but there is a TON of potential for this little mountain cottage. Rustic pine floors, big windows, close to town! Make it your mountain retreat, create a rental investment or vacation hideaway. All wood interior with a massive stone fireplace. Large windows and big noisy creek down below. Rustic pine floors, 2 bedrooms plus a sleeping area upstairs. Might be able to add a half bath upstairs? This little place has SO MUCH potential. Fix it up. .for your student (owners rented it out every school year since they bought it) OR create a quiet mountain retreat. The location seems like it's off the beaten path but you are less than 6 minutes to Boone, ASU, shopping, restaurants, groceries.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nena Alsaker• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
Bought with Michael Parkinson• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
Source:HCMLS #167977
Redfin Estimate
$293,488
$178K since sold in January 2018$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 18.7% lower than the average sale price ($361K) of 6 comparable homes.
SELLERS SAY MOVE IT!!! NOW!!! This little mountain cottage has been in the family since the early 60's! FOlks came up for the summers so their kids could grow up in the mountains & play in the creek. Fast forward 50 years and this little cottage needs a new owner. There has been some extensive work done in the crawlspace - shored up and new piers, new siding with stucco - but there is a TON of potential for this little mountain cottage. Rustic pine floors, big windows, close to town! Make it your mountain retreat, create a rental investment or vacation hideaway. All wood interior with a massive stone fireplace. Large windows and big noisy creek down below. Rustic pine floors, 2 bedrooms plus a sleeping area upstairs. Might be able to add a half bath upstairs? This little place has SO MUCH potential. Fix it up. .for your student (owners rented it out every school year since they bought it) OR create a quiet mountain retreat. The location seems like it's off the beaten path but you are less than 6 minutes to Boone, ASU, shopping, restaurants, groceries.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$707 (+1.7%)
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2024
$694
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2023
$694 (+3.4%)
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2022
$672 (+12.7%)
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2021
$596
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2020
$596
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2019
$596 (+10.3%)
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2018
$540
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2017
$540 (+9.1%)
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2016
$495 (+2.3%)
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2015
$484
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2014
$484
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
Tax history for 855 Russ Cornett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$707 (+1.7%)
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2024
$694
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2023
$694 (+3.4%)
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2022
$672 (+12.7%)
$47,700 + $108,800
$156,500
2021
$596
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2020
$596
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2019
$596 (+10.3%)
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2018
$540
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2017
$540 (+9.1%)
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2016
$495 (+2.3%)
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2015
$484
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
2014
$484
$19,100 + $92,300
$111,400
*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: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,008
Building Sq. Ft: 1,008
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: OFF SR 1550
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,166
Legal Block Number: 50
Municipality Name: NEW RIVER
Acres: 0.44
Zoning Code: E2RA
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Watauga County
APN: 2900500664000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hardin Park Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
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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, 21 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
$279,000 – $338,000
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