$605,500

1068 Laurel Branch Rd Vilas, NC 28692

Estimated payment $3,257/month

Total Views 2,586
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft
$350 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • Barn
  • 28.03 Acre Lot
  • Watauga High School Rated A-
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Pasture Views

About This Home

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!

Listing Agent

Jason Eldreth

A PLUS Realty Brokerage Phone: 828-297-1000 Listed on: 10/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $823

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 28.03 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Perimeter Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Cove Creek Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1973-99-8321-000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Horse Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$823

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 28.03
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1730.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: 828-297-1000
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1020.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 243.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1730.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Perimeter, Partial
  • View: Mountain(s), Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit Unavailable
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Spring

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cove Creek
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Parcel #: 1973-99-8321-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 823.0
  • Tax Book Number: 2030/316

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $706 $163,900 $57,600 $106,300
2023 $683 $163,900 $57,600 $106,300
2022 $683 $163,900 $57,600 $106,300
2021 $519 $96,800 $50,000 $46,800
2020 $519 $96,800 $50,000 $46,800
2019 $0 $96,800 $50,000 $46,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/15/2025 10/15/25 For Sale $605,500 +180.3% $350 / Sq Ft
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $216,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2018 10/10/18 For Sale $216,000 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 258135

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1973-99-8321-000