NOT LISTED FOR SALE

860 Laurel Branch Rd Unit 862 Vilas, NC 28692

Estimated Value: $571,206 - $704,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,998 Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2019

Last sale price $345,000 $173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,713/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Barn
  • Mountain View
  • Watauga High School Rated A-
  • 3.03 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of September 2019

The Cabin in the woods - Ideal setup with this 2BR 2BA genuine log cabin and detached 2 car garage with 1BR 1BA apt above. Well maintained property features include 3+ acres, garden space, multiple out buildings, covered RV parking, paved driveway, and paved state road frontage. Cabin with lovely wood floors, beautiful stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling with open loft, bedroom and bath on upper level, family room & workshop/storage on lower level with walk out patio. Apartment over garage with 598 sq ft (not included in total HLA) provides steady income to offset mortgage. **Great property at a great price** Located approx 15 minutes outside Boone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Vines

Jenkins Realtors Listed on: 07/25/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Ivan Roten

Grashal Properties, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,170

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 3.03

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Quarters
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Mountain Views
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Gazebo
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mabel Elementary School
  • Watauga High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • 3.03 Acre Lot
  • Guest House
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1983-08-3668-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,170

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.03
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1446.0
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 552.0
  • Fireplace Features: One, Stone, Wood Burning, Insert, Wood BurningStove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Skylights
  • Living Area: 1998.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Exterior Features: Paved Driveway
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Gazebo, Living Quarters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Multiple
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mabel
  • High School: Watauga

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1983-08-3668-000
  • Zoning Description: None
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1170.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1197/120

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Ludwiski Joan Bushnell and The Joan Bushnell Ludwiski Liv
Bought by
Brown Don and Brown Susan
Seller's Agent
Pam Vines
Jenkins Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Ivan Roten
Grashal Properties, LLC
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$642,302

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$297,302
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2006
Sold by
Powell Jeane O and Powell Marilyn G
Bought by
Ludwiski Joan Bushnell and Joan Bushnell Ludwiski Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Don $345,000 None Available
Ludwiski Joan Bushnell $289,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ludwiski Joan Bushnell $192,000
Previous Owner The Joan Bushnell Ludwsiki Living Trust $194,000
Previous Owner Ludwiski Joan Bushnell $203,800
Previous Owner Ludwiski Joan Bushnell $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $345,000 0.0% $173 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2019 07/25/19 For Sale $345,000 -- $173 / 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
2024 $1,493 $469,600 $45,000 $424,600
2023 $1,808 $469,600 $45,000 $424,600
2022 $1,808 $469,600 $45,000 $424,600
2021 $1,305 $270,400 $39,100 $231,300
2020 $1,305 $270,400 $39,100 $231,300
2019 $1,305 $270,400 $39,100 $231,300
2018 $1,170 $270,400 $39,100 $231,300
2017 $1,170 $270,400 $39,100 $231,300
2013 -- $241,600 $44,100 $197,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Pam Vines

    Jenkins Realtors

    (828) 963-0939

    2 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Pam Vines
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Ivan Roten

    Grashal Properties, LLC

    (828) 719-7581

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Ivan Roten
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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 216669

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1983-08-3668-000

North Carolina Watauga County Vilas 28692

860 Laurel Branch Rd Unit 862, Vilas, NC

This home is located at 860 Laurel Branch Rd Unit 862, Vilas, NC 28692 since 25 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $642,302, approximately $321 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 860 Laurel Branch Rd Unit 862 is a home located in Watauga County with nearby schools including Cove Creek Elementary School and Watauga High School.

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