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Brick Mid‑Century Home with Screened Porch and Views
The screened porch is the first thing that captures you here — a generous 370 sq ft room that frames pasture and distant mountain views and opens onto a brick patio that feels private and timeless. This 1957 brick home has been carefully maintained and updated, preserving handsome mid‑century bones while giving modern systems and finishes the attention they deserve.
Step inside to wide hardwood floors that run through the entry, formal dining room and expansive living room. Both the living room and the cozy den feature working fireplaces, and the den provides direct access to the screened porch — an ideal arrangement for relaxed entertaining or quiet evenings. The eat‑in kitchen pairs granite counters with stainless steel appliances and a charming Dutch door that adds character and practical access to the rear yard.
Downstairs, the finished basement expands the home’s usable square footage with heated and cooled space that includes a second fireplace, a kitchenette, abundant storage, and second laundry hookups — perfect for multigenerational living, a home gym, or media room. Mechanical and structural updates let you move in with confidence: new roof (2022), new downstairs HVAC (2024) with a germicidal UV light retrofit to the air handler (2025), updated plumbing and electrical, new windows, recessed lighting added in 2017, chimney cap (2024), and newer garage doors (2019). The seller will offer a 2-10 home warranty (1 year) with an acceptable offer.
Outside, the detached brick 2‑car garage complements the home’s masonry exterior and provides secure parking and storage. The property balances formal rooms and comfortable everyday spaces — formal dining for holidays, living spaces arranged for conversation, and multiple fireplaces that lend warmth and presence. If you're seeking a solid, updated brick home with meaningful indoor/outdoor options and mechanicals largely taken care of, 136 Howard Ave is a rare, worry‑minimized opportunity in Boonville.
Boonville, NC
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Location
136 Howard Ave, Boonville, NC, 27011
Boonville offers a small‑town, rural lifestyle where country roads, local farms and community gatherings define the pace. Residents benefit from easy access to nearby county services, local shops and schools while enjoying open skies and mountain views that change with the seasons. The neighborhood around Howard Avenue combines established homes and mature landscaping, making it an appealing choice for families and buyers seeking peaceful, low‑traffic streets within reach of larger regional centers for commuting and weekend amenities.
Good country recreation access with nearby open fields, scenic drives and local parks; hiking, fishing and regional outdoor activities are available within short drives.
A factual market snapshot around 136 Howard Ave.
Local listing data in this submission is limited to the property specifics and an automated valuation (midpoint estimate $427,000; $150/sqft; confidence 0.65). Because the list price aligns exactly with that midpoint estimate, the home is priced competitively relative to the automated valuation provided. Importantly, the substantial capital improvements — roof (2022), HVAC (2024) with UV light (2025), new windows, updated electrical and plumbing — reduce near‑term maintenance risk and increase buyer appeal. For single‑family homes in small towns like Boonville, fully updated brick houses with finished basements and detached garages typically retain demand among buyers seeking turnkey country living; however, regional MLS metrics (days on market, active inventory and recent median price movement) were not included in this dataset. Buyers should request local MLS snapshots and days‑on‑market figures to assess short‑term negotiating leverage. Sellers can market the property’s mechanical upgrades and finished basement to justify the list price and attract offers quickly; buyers will appreciate the reduced contingency risk and warranty offering.
What stands out about this property.
Interior Features
- Hardwood floors throughout main living areas
- Two fireplaces (living room and den)
- Finished basement with fireplace and kitchenette
- Second laundry hookups in basement
- Eat‑in kitchen with granite countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Dutch door from kitchen to exterior
- Recessed lighting (installed 2017)
- Updated electrical box and plumbing
Exterior & Lot
- Brick exterior
- 370 sq ft screened porch with pasture and mountain views
- Brick patio off porch
- Detached brick 2‑car garage
- Chimney cap (2024)
- Roof replaced 2022
- Garage doors replaced 2019
- Mature, low‑maintenance yard
Location & Neighborhood
- Located in Boonville, NC
- Quiet, small‑town setting with rural character
- Accessible to local services, shops and community amenities
- Country views with short drives to regional routes
Walkability & Recreation
- Walkability Rating: 35/100 — Car‑Dependent
- Nearby open countryside and scenic drives
- Local parks and green spaces within short drive
- Rural roads for walking, cycling and country drives
- Community recreation facilities available in nearby towns