$309,000
UNDER CONTRACT $10K PRICE DROP

1131 Laurel Branch Rd Waynesville, NC 28785

Estimated payment $1,787/month

Total Views 2,536
2 Beds
2 Baths
670 Sq Ft
$461 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Private Lot
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Tucked away in a peaceful setting where two year-round creeks converge, this charming site-built home sits on a very usable parcel of land that's entirely outside the flood zone. Many great upgrades include fiber cement siding, metal roof, and windows. Ideal for full-time living, a weekend escape, or a hobby homestead, the property features lush gardens, outbuildings, chicken coop, and a beautiful creekside firepit/trex deck where the sounds of flowing water create a serene backdrop. With level to rolling terrain, rich soil, raised garden beds, and various fruit trees, it’s truly a gardener’s paradise—perfect for growing, relaxing, or expanding your outdoor vision. No HOA or restrictions. Enjoy the best of rural WNC living with natural beauty, privacy, and easy paved road accessibility.

Listing Agent

Julie Lapkoff

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville Brokerage Email: julie.lapkoff@allentate.com License #253052 Listed on: 06/16/2025

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville

Co-Listing Agent

Darrin Graves

Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Waynesville Brokerage Email: julie.lapkoff@allentate.com License #292943

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Front Green Space
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Electric Oven

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Jonathan Valley Elementary School
  • Waynesville Middle School
  • Tuscola High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8701-81-1564

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts, Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Ratio CurrentPrice/TotalPropertyHLA: 461.19
  • Bedroom Lower: 0
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Attribution Contact: julie.lapkoff@allentate.com
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Vinyl
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 644
  • Third Level Sq Ft: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 618
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 618
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 644
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 26
  • Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area: 670
  • Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
  • Bedroom Main: 1
  • Room Count: 8
  • Bedroom Basement: 1
  • Bedroom Third: 0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial
  • View: Winter
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront Elevation: 3000
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Main Level Garage YN: 0
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Parking Space(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Sealed Combustion Woodstove
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Utility Room
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Other - See Remarks
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Waynesville
  • HOA Subject To: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Creek Front, Orchard(s), Green Area, Hilly, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 0.495
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 8701-81-1564
  • Development Status: Completed
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Specification: R

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Jonathan Valley
  • High School: Tuscola

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 -- $135,900 $18,600 $117,300
2024 $976 $131,800 $18,800 $113,000
2023 $976 $131,800 $18,800 $113,000
2022 $956 $131,800 $18,800 $113,000
2021 $956 $131,800 $18,800 $113,000
2020 $997 $127,900 $28,100 $99,800
2019 $1,002 $127,900 $28,100 $99,800
2018 $1,002 $127,900 $28,100 $99,800
2017 $1,002 $127,900 $0 $0
2016 $787 $98,000 $0 $0
2015 $787 $98,000 $0 $0
2014 $562 $76,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $309,000 -3.1% $461 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $319,000 +148.2% $476 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Sold $128,500 -10.6% $90 / Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2014 08/03/14 For Sale $143,700 -- $101 / Sq Ft
Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $119,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

MLS Number: 4270498

Canopy MLS (Canopy Realtor® Association)

APN: 8701-81-1564