1946 Country Home on 25± Acres with Creek & Pond – Vilas, NC
Rare opportunity to own 25± rolling acres with a 1946 farmhouse in the heart of Vilas. This property offers usable land, water features, multiple building sites, and excellent potential for renovation or expansion.
Home Features:
- Two-story farmhouse built in 1946
- Approx. 3BR/1BA
- Primary bedroom on main level
- Separate dining area off kitchen
- Ideal fixer-upper with strong potential as a fresh renovation canvas
Land & Water:
- 25± acres of rolling, partially wooded terrain
- Creek running alongside the home
- Small pond on property
- Level building site with potential long-range views
- Cut-in drive leading to upper elevations around 3,300 ft
Additional Structures:
- Approx. 700 sq ft two-level outbuilding (former canning shed)
- Running water on lower level; plumbing easily extended to upper level
- Ground-level access to both floors
- Suitable for workshop, studio, or storage
Highlights:
- Excellent opportunity for a homestead, second home, or investment property
- Hard-to-find acreage with water features and an existing home
- Conveniently located in the desirable Vilas area of the NC High Country
For sale
Price cut: $10.1K (4/3)
$589,900
733 Clark Swift Road, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
1,536sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Level building siteSmall pond on property
- 91 days |
- 378 |
- 19 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian Corrion 828-783-0709,
Mountain Dream Realty, LLC
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 260071
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: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,536
- Total interior livable area: 1,536 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,536
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Out Building(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
Lot
- Size: 25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1972176991000
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit Unavailable
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Laurel Creek
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $429,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,367
- Date on market: 2/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,886/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Price change | $589,900-1.7%$384/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #260071 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,999$391/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #260071 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,481 | $429,900 |
| 2023 | $1,481 +56.8% | $429,900 |
| 2022 | $944 +9.3% | $429,900 +88.1% |
| 2021 | $864 | $228,500 |
| 2020 | $864 +32.1% | $228,500 |
| 2019 | $654 | $228,500 |
| 2018 | $654 -15.9% | $228,500 |
| 2017 | $777 +9.8% | $228,500 +47.7% |
| 2013 | $708 | $154,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $154,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $154,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $154,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28692
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cove Creek ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- 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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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Vilas
- 28692
- 733 Clark Swift Road
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