Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!
For sale
Price increase: $100K (4/1)
$575,000
1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
1,730sqft
Est.:
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
28.03 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceUnfinished basementAmple gardening spaceMultiple outbuildingsFarmhouse with full basementBold streamNewer stainless-steel appliances
- 218 days |
- 599 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Eldreth 828-297-1000,
A PLUS Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258135
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,993
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,730
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple
- Exterior features: Fence, Horse Facilities, Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Perimeter,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 28.03 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1973998321000
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,900
- Annual tax amount: $823
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,437/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $575,000+21.1%$332/sqft |
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| 1/23/2026 | Price change | $475,000-20.8%$275/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Price change | $599,900-0.9%$347/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $605,500+180.3%$350/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Sold | $216,000-13.6%$125/sqft |
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| 4/10/2019 | Pending sale | $250,000$145/sqft |
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| 4/9/2019 | Price change | $250,000+11.1%$145/sqft |
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| 10/10/2018 | Price change | $225,000-10%$130/sqft |
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| 9/15/2018 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$145/sqft |
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| 8/14/2018 | Price change | $275,000+83.3%$159/sqft |
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| 7/31/2018 | Price change | $150,000-40%$87/sqft |
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| 2/12/2018 | Price change | $250,000-16.7%$145/sqft |
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| 1/11/2018 | Price change | $300,000+20%$173/sqft |
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| 1/6/2018 | Price change | $250,000-16.7%$145/sqft |
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| 11/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $300,000$173/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $403 | -- |
| 2018 | $403 +9.7% | $181,900 |
| 2017 | $368 +8.4% | $181,900 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $339 | $178,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $178,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $178,900 -22.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $229,800 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cove Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cove Creek
- High: Watauga
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Zionville
- 28692
- 1068 Laurel Branch Road
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