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  • Price cut: $124.9K (1/23)
    $599,900

    1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692

    3beds
    1,730sqft
    : 
    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    28.03 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $347/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood burning fireplaceUnfinished basementAmple gardening spaceMultiple outbuildingsFarmhouse with full basementBold streamNewer stainless-steel appliances
    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!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 23, 2026 at 12:09pm

    Listed by:

    Jason Eldreth 828-297-1000,

    A PLUS Realty

    Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 258135MLS LogoOriginating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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      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: $347/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
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        Estimated sales range

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        $2,437/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        1/23/2026Price change$475,000-20.8%$275/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #259689 Report a problem
        12/6/2025Price change$599,900-0.9%$347/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #258135 Report a problem
        10/15/2025Listed for sale$605,500+180.3%$350/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #258135 Report a problem
        5/31/2019Sold$216,000-13.6%$125/sqft
        Source: High Country AOR #210943 Report a problem
        4/10/2019Pending sale$250,000$145/sqft
        Source: Nexthome Mountain Realty #210943 Report a problem
        4/9/2019Price change$250,000+11.1%$145/sqft
        Source: Nexthome Mountain Realty #210943 Report a problem
        10/10/2018Price change$225,000-10%$130/sqft
        Source: Nexthome Mountain Realty #210936 Report a problem
        9/15/2018Price change$250,000-9.1%$145/sqft
        Source: NextHome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem
        8/14/2018Price change$275,000+83.3%$159/sqft
        Source: NextHome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem
        7/31/2018Price change$150,000-40%$87/sqft
        Source: NextHome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem
        2/12/2018Price change$250,000-16.7%$145/sqft
        Source: NextHome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem
        1/11/2018Price change$300,000+20%$173/sqft
        Source: Nexthome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem
        1/6/2018Price change$250,000-16.7%$145/sqft
        Source: Nexthome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem
        11/21/2017Listed for sale$300,000$173/sqft
        Source: Nexthome Mountain Realty #204521 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $3,098/mo
        Principal & interest
        $2893
        Property taxes
        $205
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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Cove Creek
          • High: Watauga

          Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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