286 Grady Winkler Road, Boone, NC, 28607
About This Home
Move-in ready one-bedroom, one-bath mountain cottage set on a spacious, fully fenced lot. This charming property with real wood paneling and ceilings offers a lot in a compact floor plan. Situated on nearly ¾ of an acre, the spacious yard is enclosed by split rail fencing with wire mesh. The yard has ample space for other opportunities and improvements. With its functional layout and convenient location, this versatile property could serve as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or investment opportunity as a short-term or long-term rental. Located just 15 minutes from Appalachian State University and only 10 minutes from New Market Center. The current owner has done work and improvements to the property. Examples include: installed a new well & added a water filtration system to the home, new refrigerator, new washer/dryer, new water heater, new woodstove, exterior paint, bathroom update, plumbing and electrical updates, deck expanded, fenced yard, and more. A list of improvements is attached in MLS or can be provided by request. According to Watauga County Planning and Inspections, no building permits were pulled. Permits were pulled for the new well and septic repair (attached in MLS). Property is being sold as-is.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Electric Range,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Fireplace features: Free Standing,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 561
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Ductless,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: Ductless,2 Units
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 561 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2902650748000
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Lot size: 0.72 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,No Garage,Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Watauga County and North Carolina
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,719 | $20,628 |
| Home Insurance * | $85 | $1,020 |
| Property Taxes | $125 | $1,500 |
| Electricity | $200 | $2,405 |
| Total | $2,129 | $25,548 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Listed for sale | $340,000 |
| 2025-03-03 | Listing removed | $1,695 |
| 2025-02-27 | Listed for rent | $1,695 |
| 2024-03-21 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-03-10 | Listed for rent | $1,695 |
| 2022-09-22 | Sold | $205,000 |
| 2022-08-01 | Pending sale | $197,500 |
| 2022-07-31 | Contingent | $197,500 |
| 2022-07-23 | Listed for sale | $197,500 |
| 2022-05-17 | Sold | $100,000 |
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