NOT LISTED FOR SALE

978 Laurel Branch Rd Vilas, NC 28692

Estimated Value: $325,000 - $451,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
$326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2018

Last sale price $163,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 130% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,183/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.63 Acre Lot
  • Pasture Views
  • No HOA
  • Watauga High School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of September 2018

Recently updated, this charming ranch style home comes with 3.63 acres and is located in the Cove Creek community/school district with an easy, 15-20 minute drive to Boone on paved county roads. A wide front deck wraps around the side of the home and offers wonderful outdoor relaxation and entertainment space as does the large, grassy front yard. The main floor offers a comfortable living and dining space plus kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. There is a master bedroom with a full bath plus two additional bedrooms. Bathrooms have been updated and painted and the entire home has new flooring and carpet. Interior stairs lead to the lower level unfinished basement and garage. Basement offers the possibility for more finished and heated living space. There is also a detached 600+ sq. ft. garage/storage building. The acreage is comprised of Tract 1 (0.985 acres) and Tract 2 (2.653) acres for a combined total of 3.63 acres. Sellers have had the back wall waterproofed and 2 French drains professionally installed in place behind the home. Washer and dryer are located in the basement and are not currently hooked up.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Turner

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty Listed on: 07/31/2018

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Co-Listed By

Linda K. Robinson

Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Eldreth

A PLUS Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $585

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 3.63 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Block And Beam Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Pasture Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Cove Creek Elementary School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1983-09-0298-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$585

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.63
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 274
  • Co List Office Phone: (828) 295-0776
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1150.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1150.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • View: Pasture
  • View: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Multiple, Open
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Basement, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Other, Private, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cove Creek

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 1983-09-0298-000
  • Zoning Description: None
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 585.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1905/434

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2018
Closed on
Sep 7, 2018
Sold by
Greene Andrew and Greene Elizabeth K
Bought by
Ingram John Stephen and Mathews Jennifer Codi
Seller's Agent
Patti Turner
Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jason Eldreth
A PLUS Realty
List Price
$163,000
Sold Price
$163,000
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$375,323

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.11%
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
4.5%
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
Ingram John Stephen $163,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mathews Jennifer Codi $131,000
Closed Ingram John Stephen $130,400
Previous Owner Greene Elizabeth $115,000
Previous Owner Bowkley Raymond E $133,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2018 09/11/18 Sold $163,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
08/12/2018 08/12/18 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2018 07/31/18 For Sale $163,000 -- $142 / 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 $1,046 $256,200 $32,100 $224,100
2023 $1,023 $256,200 $32,100 $224,100
2022 $1,023 $256,200 $32,100 $224,100
2021 $663 $128,600 $27,900 $100,700
2020 $663 $128,600 $27,900 $100,700
2019 $649 $128,600 $27,900 $100,700
2018 $585 $125,200 $27,900 $97,300
2017 $585 $125,200 $27,900 $97,300
2013 -- $131,000 $30,500 $100,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Patti Turner

    Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    (828) 265-9769

    3 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Patti Turner
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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Linda K. Robinson

    Premier Sotheby's Int'l Realty

  • Jason Eldreth

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jason Eldreth

    A PLUS Realty

    (828) 297-1000

    30 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Jason Eldreth
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Map

Source: High Country Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 209494

High Country Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1983-09-0298-000

North Carolina Watauga County Vilas 28692

978 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC

This home is located at 978 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692 since 31 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $375,323, approximately $326 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 978 Laurel Branch Rd is a home located in Watauga County with nearby schools including Cove Creek Elementary School and Watauga High School.

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