NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1255 Laurel Branch Rd Vilas, NC 28692

Estimated Value: $343,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,177 Sq Ft
$291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2024

Last sale price $258,500 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,259/month

536 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Trees
  • 8.13 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Watauga High School Rated A-
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of April 2024

Charming 4 bed 1.5 bath farmhouse on 8.13 +/- peaceful acres located in the Sugar Grove/Vilas area about 10 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University. The property consists of rolling topography that is partially open around the house and remaining acreage is heavily wooded. Home offers both covered front and rear porches, metal roof, LVP flooring recently installed, recent exterior porch staining, open concept with kitchen, bar, & living room.The home has been a successful long term rental for a number of years.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Aceto

Blue Ridge Realty & Inv. Boone 895 Brokerage Phone: (828) 263-8711 Listed on: 10/12/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobbie Jo Mccachren

Keller Williams High Country

Keller Williams High Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $865

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 8.13

Property Views

  • Trees
  • Pasture

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,177 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway

Schools

  • Cove Creek Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • 8.13 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1973882755000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$865

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.125
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1177.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 263-8711
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1177.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

  • View: Pasture, Residential, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, No Garage, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Shared Well

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

  • Parcel #: 1973882755000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 865.0
  • Tax Book Number: 50/764

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Cuiffo Judy A $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Sold $258,500 -9.3% $220 / Sq Ft
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Price Changed $285,000 -4.4% $242 / Sq Ft
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Price Changed $298,000 -0.7% $253 / Sq Ft
05/16/2023 05/16/23 Price Changed $300,000 -3.2% $255 / Sq Ft
04/21/2023 04/21/23 Price Changed $310,000 -6.1% $263 / Sq Ft
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Price Changed $330,000 -5.7% $280 / Sq Ft
11/03/2022 11/03/22 Price Changed $350,000 -10.0% $297 / Sq Ft
10/12/2022 10/12/22 For Sale $389,000 -- $331 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2021 $0 $94,100 $20,200 $73,900
2020 $506 $94,100 $20,200 $73,900
2019 $506 $94,100 $20,200 $73,900
2018 $459 $94,100 $20,200 $73,900
2017 $2 $94,100 $20,200 $73,900
2013 -- $88,200 $20,200 $68,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 240075

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1973-89-6250-000