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188 Forest Lane

Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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Bed 3

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Bath 3

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SqFt1,616

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Acres0.26

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BIG PRICE REDUCTION! BEST Advice - buy in an area where the other homes are much higher priced - Average List Price of all Blowing Rock homes is $1.6 million! Don't delay. Amazing mountain home between Blowing Rock and Boone off Niley Cook Road! Move in ready 3 BR, 1.5 BA home on main/upper levels with separate full guest apartment suite with living room, kitchen, full bath, laundry, bonus room. Guest suite has its own entry - no interior stairs connect to main level - good for privacy. Total room count is 3 BR plus Bonus Room, 2.5 BA, two kitchens, two laundry areas, two living rooms. Home has two electric meters, two replacement water heaters, two different heating systems so the usage can be separated logically. Blowing Rock school district. 5 miles to Blowing Rock and 4 miles to cen ter of the university. Seasonal mountain views in wooded setting. Close to university and ski slopes. Listen to nostalgic sounds of Tweetsie train whistle from across the ridges. The new owner will benefit from the home being updated and very well maintained by meticulous second home owner for over 15 years. Interior and exterior look great and feel sturdy! Main level and second story have 3 BR, 1.5 BA, kitchen, living, dining, laundry. Basement guest apartment with separate outside entry has kitchen, laundry, living, dining, full sleeping room, full bath. Use all levels for your family and friends OR Live in one and rent the other either as vacation rental or long term tenant. RAVE reviews on Airbnb for years. Centrally located to App State football and all other sports and cultural activities, ski slopes, golf, bike and hike trails, county recreation center with pool, excellent medical center, lots of restaurants and shopping, scenic driving on Blue Ridge Parkway. Owner had some new flooring installed, deck boards replaced, updated painting, installed mini-split and two heat pumps, replaced two water heaters, new sliding glass doors installed, engineered reinforcement helical piers to foundation, deck painted, vapor barrier installed, driveway and retaining walls expanded and reinforced. Low traffic setting near the end of the street. Gutter guards and downspouts with extensions, French drain channels rain water away from house foundation and crawl space treatment on lower level - all crucial components for correct mountain home maintenance. Home is offered partially furnished to include three bedrooms of furniture, dining table and chairs. Seller has already removed lower level apartment furniture and other items from the house. 3 BR septic permit - septic pumped in 2022.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $499,000

AD Id : 89204166

MLS Id : 263628

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.26 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,616 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $1,137.87

Year Built : 1980

County : Watauga

Subdivision: Mountain Ridge Estates

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    See Remarks, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Basement, Main Level Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Ductless, Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Propane, Other, Radiant, See Remarks, Zoned Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ductless, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1980 Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Wrap Around Private Pool: No View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.26 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.26

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Mountain Ridge Estates Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Blowing Rock Zoning Description: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 46

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $499000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 2829-14-0563-000 Annual Tax: $1137.87

  • Parking Information

    Gravel, Driveway, Private

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Blowing Rock
    Junior High School: None
    Senior High School: Watauga
  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Water Available
  • Location Information

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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/24/2026 @ 22:53

MLS: 263628 LISTED BY: Robbie Sharrett, Lyons Construction And Realty, Inc. 828-295-4663 SOURCE: High Country Association of REALTORS

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