Incredible opportunity to be the new owners of this historic Watauga county property. This gorgeous Victorian sits on over 3 acres of pasture with a creek and barn. The main floor features a formal living room and dining room, kitchen, den, bedroom, bath and sunroom. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms and a bath. The third floor features a cupola with views of the valley. Filled with character, this home has original beadboard, gorgeous floors, 9 foot ceilings and charming bay windows. Lots of hard work has been put in to this home and it just needs a few finishing touches. Recent improvements include new stainless steel railings, chimneys and brick foundation repointed and sealed, second story carpets removed and floors refinished, siding repaired and replaced, exterior house painted, front porch posts replaced, new Trane gas furnace- Ready for A/C if desired, new Mitsubishi mini-split added for back section of house, replaced roof sheathing and shingle section on back of house, new sump pump.
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
3.13 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elizabeth Riddick• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Christy Lombardozzi• Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country
This Beautiful Historical National Registry, 5BR/2.5BA Victorian home is nestled on 3 level acres w/ split rail fence leading to gated entrance. Built in 1897, The Painted Lady has a barn which features a large loft w/ 2 attached sheds suitable for livestock. Acreage includes 2 gazebos, creek, and desired mountain/valley views. Well-manicured lawn encircles a covered front porch and back deck for entertaining. Original hardwood flooring throughout main level which includes a formal Dining Room, Parlor, Kitchen, Bonus Room, Den, and Keeping Room with four gas fireplaces. The kitchen has energy efficient appliances, custom cabinetry and fireplace for ambiance atmosphere. The second level has four spacious bedrooms w/ fireplace inserts in each room. One bedroom has an extended porch. The 3rd level features a finished attic or bonus room. Cupola boasts views of the surrounding valley. Colorful diamond-edge shakes/gingerbread detailing outside will leave you feeling that Serendipity Acres is the place to be.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,922 (+0.6%)
$54,700 + $442,600
$497,300
2024
$1,910
$54,700 + $436,400
$491,100
2023
$1,910 (+1.2%)
$54,700 + $436,400
$491,100
2022
$1,887 (+8.7%)
$54,700 + $436,400
$491,100
2021
$1,736
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2020
$1,736
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2019
$1,736 (+11.8%)
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2018
$1,553
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2017
$1,553 (+10.5%)
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2016
$1,406
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2015
$1,406
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2014
$1,406
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
Tax history for 8018 Rominger Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,922 (+0.6%)
$54,700 + $442,600
$497,300
2024
$1,910
$54,700 + $436,400
$491,100
2023
$1,910 (+1.2%)
$54,700 + $436,400
$491,100
2022
$1,887 (+8.7%)
$54,700 + $436,400
$491,100
2021
$1,736
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2020
$1,736
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2019
$1,736 (+11.8%)
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2018
$1,553
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2017
$1,553 (+10.5%)
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2016
$1,406
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2015
$1,406
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
2014
$1,406
$39,600 + $325,900
$365,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,544
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1962709634000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private