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
$575,000
1068 Laurel Branch Road, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
1,730sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
28.03 Acres Lot
$533,000 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementAmple gardening spaceWood floors throughoutMultiple home sitesAdditional half bathBold streamPrimary bedroom suite
- 38 days
- 474
- 35
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Eldreth 828-297-1000,
A PLUS Realty
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 264640
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.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
- Zoning description: None
- 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: $163,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,020
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$533,000
$506,000 - $560,000
$2,521/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000-17.4%$275/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #264643 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $575,000+21.1%$332/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #258135 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Price change | $475,000-20.8%$275/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #259689 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2025 | Price change | $599,900-0.9%$347/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #258135 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $605,500+317.6%$350/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #258135 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2014 | Sold | $145,000$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $718 +1.7% | $163,900 |
| 2024 | $706 | $163,900 |
| 2023 | $706 +3.3% | $163,900 |
| 2022 | $683 +31.8% | $163,900 +69.3% |
| 2021 | $519 | $96,800 |
| 2020 | $519 | $96,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $96,800 |
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Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
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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