Map location of 185 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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185 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,603 Sq Ft

Location, location, location! Zoning, zoning, zoning! This sweet refurbished cottage offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious living/dining areas, gas log fireplace, a carport and is walking distance to everything Blowing Rock and within the central business zoning so short term rentals are allowed. Offered furnished with a couple of exceptions, presently in vacation rental program but sellers have used a good bit themselves as well, so numbers could definitely be higher for rental income. Also has small apartment on back that has been rented to the same tenant for the last 15 years for $600 per month. He is building a home and would like to stay until March 2022 when home is finished. Gross rental income from short term rentals for 2021 through October is $30,792.60.plus the long term rental income of $600/month for the apartment, which would add another $6000.

Listing By: Gail Smart - Blowing Rock Properties, Inc nchcar Realty.com
  • MLS# 234438
  • Date Listed11/17/2021
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.12 acres (5,227 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision None
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Watauga
  • Year Built 1962
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,603 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $495.95

Interior Features

  • Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling None
  • Heating Fireplace(s), Oil

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Guest House
  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.12
  • Lot Size SQFT 5,227.20
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $2,248
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Blowing Rock Elementary

Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home

0.48 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
02/16/2022 Sold $700,000.00 11.95%
12/18/2021 Contingent $795,000.00
11/19/2021 Active $795,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
140 Mockingbird Lane | Listing 4 4 Nov 24, 2025 $799,000 Mar 15, 2024 $1,181,000
371 Clawson Drive | Listing 3 2 Nov 24, 2025 $650,000 Mar 15, 2024 $738,900
144 Fern Terrace | Listing 3 3 Nov 24, 2025 $724,000 Mar 15, 2024 $1,108,000
324 New River Lake Drive | Listing 4 5 Nov 24, 2025 $1,099,750 Mar 21, 2024 $1,103,545
131 New River Drive | Listing 4 3 Nov 24, 2025 $675,000 Mar 21, 2024 $854,000
288 Stone Cliff Drive | Listing 4 5 Nov 24, 2025 $1,750,000 Mar 15, 2024 $1,393,000
194 White Pine Drive 3 2 Nov 24, 2025 $499,000 Nov 28, 2025 -
206 Spruce Road | Listing 4 3 Nov 24, 2025 $785,000 Mar 21, 2024 $894,000
269 Mockingbird Lane | Listing 5 4 Nov 24, 2025 $625,000 Mar 15, 2024 $776,900
207 Clawson Drive | Listing 4 2 Nov 24, 2025 $325,000 Mar 15, 2024 $464,600

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in NC / 28605

Source: Walkscore

44/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

18/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 3/100.

Points of Interest near 185 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Frequently Asked Questions for 185 Ransom Street

Source: Realty.com

185 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 is a Single Family 1,603 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 26 photos available of this 4 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $795,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 26 photos of 185 Ransom Street.

Our records indicate that 185 Ransom Street was built in 1962.

The full address for this home is 185 Ransom Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605.

185 Ransom Street has been listed on Realty.com since Wed November 17, 2021

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 4/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 3/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 185 Ransom Street. Blowing Rock Elementary (Grades: PK - 8), None (Grades: 6 - 8), Watauga (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Blowing Rock Properties, Inc (tel: 828-295-9200)
Listing agent: Gail Smart (tel: 828-266-1935) (#121173)

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