$385,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

297 Circle Dr W Vilas, NC 28692

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
0.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • Pasture Views
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Watauga High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

This beautiful brick rancher is located less than 5 minutes from Downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, offering incredible convenience and versatility. Whether you’re looking for a family home, a long-term rental, or a short-term rental investment, this property has endless potential. Enjoy one-level living with the added bonus of a vast, open full basement and an attached two-car garage. A double-sided fireplace anchors the open-concept layout, connecting the spacious kitchen, dining, family, and living areas for effortless flow and functionality. On the opposite side of the home, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, thoughtfully laid out for comfort and privacy. Great for entertaining, the kitchen opens to a sunroom and deck that overlook a large, flat backyard that would be wonderful for gatherings, gardening, or simply relaxing. The kitchen features generous cabinet space and a custom-built island with seating, making it the true heart of the home. Outside, the level front and back yards, plus a storage building, add even more flexibility. Recent updates since 2023 include new Trex decking, a brand-new roof, and all-new exterior doors. Whether you’re searching for your next investment or your forever home, this property checks all the boxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Shack

828 Real Estate Brokerage Phone: (828) 386-6047 Listed on: 03/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Will Kelly

Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock

Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $874

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Pasture Views
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Cove Creek Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1981964421000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$874

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.61
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2082.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: (828) 386-6047
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1623.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Three, Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Attic
  • Living Area: 2082.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • View: Pasture, Residential
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Paved Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Composite, Multiple
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Private

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
  • Security: Radon Mitigation System
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • 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 #: 1981964421000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 873.55
  • Tax Book Number: 2361/308

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
297 W Circle Llc
Bought by
Magana Jaime Garcia and Garcia Esmeralda
Seller's Agent
Emily Shack
828 Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Will Kelly
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-15.38%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$404,623

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,623
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.16%
Original Mortgage
$288,750
Outstanding Balance
$288,261
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,362

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2023
Sold by
Cornett Rachel and Cornett Bret Douglas
Bought by
297 W Circle Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2023
Closed on
Mar 21, 2023
Sold by
Gillespie James H and Gillespie Rhonda G
Bought by
Cornett Rachel and Cornett Douglas
Seller's Agent
Vivian Woodard
Advanced Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Emily Shack
828 Real Estate
List Price
$379,800
Sold Price
$353,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,300
-6.92%
Views
132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Mar 27, 2018
Sold by
Caleb M Farrar
Bought by
Gillespie Rhonda and Gillespie James
Seller's Agent
Pam King
Realty One Group Results-Boone
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Woodard
Advanced Realty, Inc.
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.53%
Original Mortgage
$223,250
Interest Rate
4.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Baird Richard Russell and Baird Wanda
Bought by
Farrar Caelb M and Farrar Sara Holder
Seller's Agent
Tim Hodges
Hodges & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pam King
Realty One Group Results-Boone
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.54%
Original Mortgage
$169,664
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2012
Sold by
Baird Richard Russell
Bought by
Baird Richard Russell and Cameron Phyllis Baird
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $385,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $385,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $353,500 --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $165,000 Attorney
Executors Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $288,750 New Conventional
Closed $288,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $223,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $169,664 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $185 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $399,000 -6.1% $192 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $425,000 -5.3% $204 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Price Changed $449,000 -1.3% $216 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $455,000 +28.7% $219 / Sq Ft
03/23/2023 03/23/23 Sold $353,500 -4.3% $162 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Price Changed $369,500 -2.7% $169 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 For Sale $379,800 +61.6% $174 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Sold $235,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $235,000 +42.4% $138 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Sold $165,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2015 11/07/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $165,000 -- $83 / 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
2025 $1,114 $274,700 $19,600 $255,100
2024 $11 $274,700 $19,600 $255,100
2023 $1,091 $274,700 $19,600 $255,100
2022 $1,091 $274,700 $19,600 $255,100
2021 $919 $185,300 $18,700 $166,600
2020 $919 $185,300 $18,700 $166,600
2019 $919 $185,300 $18,700 $166,600
2018 $827 $185,300 $18,700 $166,600
2017 $827 $185,300 $18,700 $166,600
2013 -- $174,300 $18,700 $155,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 254089

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1981-96-4421-000