$699,400

135 Jake Trail Vilas, NC 28692

Estimated payment $4,139/month

Total Views 208
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,564 Sq Ft
$447 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Log Cabin
  • Valle Crucis Elementary School Rated A-
  • Furnished
  • Skylights

About This Home

Among the Trees is one of the larger cabins nestled in The Greene Place neighborhood, and is the perfect peaceful spot to unwind while conveniently located to hiking, fishing, skiing, shopping, activities, restaurants, and all the High Country has to offer. When you arrive at the cabin, you'll find a wrap-around porch leading to the private covered back deck perfect for relaxing and soaking up the cool mountain air. Below, you'll find an open deck with a hot tub and picnic table, great for outdoor meals or playing games while soaking up the sun. And there's more… below that is set up with a disc swing and corn hole and then on to the fire pit, perfect for warming up on cool nights, roasting marshmallows, or enjoying a quiet spot at the edge of the woods.Among the Trees is currently a vacation rental with Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals, is turn-key and fully furnished, down to the games for guests to play, with rentals currently on the books. Minutes from the Original Mast Store, Valle Crucis Park, Boone, Banner Elk & under 30 minutes from Blowing Rock, this cozy cabin offers a warm, rustic feeling with modern comforts. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with knotty pine wood floors, a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, a 6-burner gas range, a quaint farmhouse sink, and a charming reclaimed wood dining table for sharing meals and memories. From there, you can relax in the living room enjoying the beautiful stone fireplace with a two-story vaulted ceiling and filled with windows where you'll feel "Among the Trees." On the main floor, you'll also find a spacious bedroom, a full bathroom, and laundry. Upstairs leads you to a large loft with a custom embroidered pool table overlooking the living area and extra sleeping options with the corner chairs unfolding to twin sleeping beds. Among the Trees is a perfect spot for a weekend getaway, vacation rental, or full-time residence in the heart of the High Country.

Listing Agent

Page Sauder

Baxter Mountain Properties Brokerage Phone: (828) 263-8924

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,043

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.52 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

HOA Fees

  • $54 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,503 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Valle Crucis Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • The Greene Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1981-24-8294-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,043

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$54 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.52
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Subdivision Name: The Greene Place
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1564.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 263-8924
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Stone, Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Furnished, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 1564.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit 2 Bedroom
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association Fee: 650.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Valle Crucis
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1981-24-8294-000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2042.97
  • Tax Book Number: 2151/199
  • Tax Lot: 15

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $2,043 $527,200 $55,200 $472,000
2023 $2,020 $527,200 $55,200 $472,000
2022 $2,020 $527,200 $55,200 $472,000
2021 $1,412 $294,000 $55,200 $238,800
2020 $1,412 $294,000 $55,200 $238,800
2019 $1,412 $294,000 $55,200 $238,800
2018 $1,265 $294,000 $55,200 $238,800
2017 $1,265 $294,000 $55,200 $238,800
2013 -- $284,100 $55,200 $228,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2025 05/24/25 For Sale $699,400 +62.7% $447 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Sold $430,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2020 11/06/20 For Sale $430,000 +64.1% $286 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $262,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 For Sale $262,000 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $430,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $262,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $235,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 255748

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1981-24-8294-000