Charming farmhouse with an abundance of updates located minutes from Downtown Boone! Home has been lovingly updated with NEW roof, NEW windows, extensive landscaping with addition of fenced yard, firepit and Hot-tub - and MORE! Home has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and cozy living space with woodburning fireplace. Home is enjoyed by owners and is also used as an active short- term rental property! Would also make a fantastic full-time home! Entertain family and friends with multiple outdoor spaces, including the horeshoe pit located close to the babbling stream that runs through the backyard. Home comes furnished and turn-key minus a few seller exceptions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sarah Lyons Berry• Keller Williams High Country
Rustic charm with modern conveniences, this 2 bed 2 bath 1900 era farmhouse is coming fully furnished down to the dishes and linens. It would be a great App state rental, second home or a Place to do short or long term rentals. The owners did a total renovation adding an upstairs full bath, putting in a heat pump with 4 ductless mini-splits for comfort, a modern kitchen and most importantly stabilized the flooring by adding foundation support replacing the old locust posts. Talk about convenience while in this peaceful, rural setting you are only minutes to downtown Boone and less than a 1/4 mile to the Appalcart stop. There is a firepit down by the babbling creek or sit on the side porch and listen to the creek. Home comes with a partially fenced side yard off the porch and a small root cellar in the front.
Public Records
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$147,500
$119/sq ft
HCMLS #227881
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$147,300
$119/sq ft
Jan 18, 2021
Listed
$159,000
$128/sq ft
+7
Delightful Farmhouse with . 76 acres. Walk to appalcart stop, and a very short drive to Boone. Loud creek runs along side of the house with a fire pit area and deck to enjoy the sounds of the creek. Two storage buildings including an old root cellar for storage. Secluded front yard for activities, covered entry and front porch to enjoy the outdoors even in the rain. Inside you will find a rustic style with pine floors, nice flow from the kitchen to the living room and a large stone wood burning fireplace. The main level also has the bathroom and 1 of the bedrooms. Upstairs is a large bedroom with exposed rafters and corrugated metal ceiling, large closet and storage. As any old farmhouse, this house has charm, gentle sloping floors and a unique touch. Used as a LONG TERM RENTAL for the last few years, it could continue that path or be great for a vacation retreat or a starter home. It's ready for a new owner and you will love this opportunity to have an authentic turn of the century home ready for updates to make it your own.
HCMLS #39206512
Jun 1, 2017
Sold
$135,000
$109/sq ft
Feb 12, 2017
Listed
$147,900
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$693 (+1.8%)
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2024
$681
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2023
$681 (+3.5%)
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2022
$658 (+10.2%)
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2021
$597
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2020
$597
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2019
$597 (+10.3%)
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2018
$541
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2017
$541 (+9.1%)
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2016
$496 (+2.3%)
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2015
$485
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2014
$485
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
Tax history for 148 Fox Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$693 (+1.8%)
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2024
$681
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2023
$681 (+3.5%)
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2022
$658 (+10.2%)
$22,200 + $130,800
$153,000
2021
$597
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2020
$597
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2019
$597 (+10.3%)
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2018
$541
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2017
$541 (+9.1%)
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2016
$496 (+2.3%)
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2015
$485
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
2014
$485
$29,500 + $82,200
$111,700
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1991624362000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Ductless, Fireplace(s)
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,239
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.76
Lot Size Area: 0.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.76
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $681.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1991624362000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
AttributionContact: (828) 406-6185
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cove Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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
8 days above 88° expected this year, 23 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
$373,000 – $451,000
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