Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many upgrades and has a nice large open front deck with recently added screened porch for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High-Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!!
Enjoy a great convenient location, lots of privacy, easy access, long range views toward Beech Mountain, spacious yard and more from this immaculately maintained 3BR/2BA home on almost 11 acres. Property offers outbuildings, detached carport, additional building sites, lots of wooded privacy with an abundance of wildlife and some pasture area near home for gardening, mini-farm, etc. Home offers many upgrades and has a nice large open front deck with recently added screened porch for relaxing in the cool summer breezes. Located less than 15 minutes from Boone/ASU and many High-Country attractions! Watauga River is located less than 1 mile from property and is a popular spot for tubing, kayaking and fishing! Owner has taken great pride in this property inside and out! Would make a great full time or seasonal residence!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$612 (+2.0%)
$90,200 + $117,500
$207,700
2024
$600
$90,200 + $117,500
$207,700
2023
$600 (−11.1%)
$90,200 + $117,500
$207,700
2022
$675 (+18.2%)
$90,200 + $117,500
$207,700
2021
$571
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2020
$571 (−20.0%)
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2019
$714 (+10.9%)
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2018
$644
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2017
$644 (+9.6%)
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2016
$588
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2015
$588
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
2014
$588
$70,000 + $70,000
$140,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.99 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1999
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Watauga County
APN
1962644295000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 60-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sugar Grove, NC • 28679
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Redfin Estimate for 488 Wards Branch Rd
$380,183
$15K under list price of $395K
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