This solid brick and wood ranch home on Bamboo Rd. offers a rare blend of premium location, space, and versatility. Boasting 1,883 square feet of heated living space on a generous, usable 0.44-acre lot, the property features a proven track record as a reliable student rental while effortlessly transitioning into a permanent mountain residence. The main level offers a functional three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout highlighted by classic flooring, a cozy brick fireplace, and a unique loft area perfect for bonus living space or studying. Below, a massive 1,230 square foot unfinished basement provides incredible storage or workshop space, complete with laundry hookups and a sump pump system installed in 2023. Location is at an absolute premium: the home sits on a flat, state maintained paved road just down from Samaritan’s Purse, minutes from the Watauga Medical Center, and less than 15 minutes from campus. With both short and long term renting permitted, this property delivers immediate peace of mind for anyone looking to secure dependable housing near campus or settle down permanently into a spacious home with room to grow in the heart of Boone.