About this home

Cozy Cottage in Mill Ridge! Set in a peaceful setting near the Watauga River, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to create your own mountain getaway. Whether you're looking for a second home, vacation retreat, or short-term rental opportunity, this cottage has plenty of potential. Enjoy Mill Ridge amenities, including the swimming pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse, or venture out to explore nearby hiking trails. Conveniently located between Boone and Banner Elk, you'll have easy access to Grandfather Winery, restaurants, shopping, Appalachian State University, area ski slopes, and the many outdoor adventures and attractions in the High Country.

Facts and features

Schools

• Valle Crucis Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 3.8 mi

  7

• Watauga High

  high · 9-12 · 8.4 mi

  8

• Blowing Rock Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 6.1 mi

  6

• Cove Creek Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 7.4 mi

  7

• Watauga Innovation Academy

  high · 9-12 · 8.4 mi

  6

Price history

• Oct 27, 2026 · Listed$225,000
• Sep 23, 2011 · Sold$46,000
• Aug 24, 2011 · Listing Removed$74,500
• Aug 9, 2011 · Price Changed$74,500
• Jun 19, 2011 · Relisted$84,900
• Jun 11, 2011 · Listing Removed$84,900
• May 26, 2011 · Price Changed$84,900
• Oct 27, 2010 · Listed$89,900

Tax history

• 2025$783 tax · $181,600 assessed
• 2024$577 tax · $181,600 assessed
• 2023$771 tax · $181,600 assessed
• 2022$748 tax · $181,600 assessed
• 2020$574 tax · $109,100 assessed
• 2019$574 tax · $109,100 assessed
• 2018$519 tax · $109,100 assessed
• 2017$519 tax · $109,100 assessed

Home value

$226,191

• Quantarium$226,191
• Collateral Analytics$334,000
• Cotality$225,600

Where it is