SOLD NOV 10, 2025

Off market nov 2025 for $376K

$540,170

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,498/mo

•

2,052

sq ft

560 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

About this home

Relax in this spacious 2052 sq foot single-level home on 10.85 mountain acres with multiple springs, waterfalls, and rock outcroppings near the Watauga River Gorge. 3br/2ba modular single-level home with two bonus rooms. Master bedroom has large en suite bath with big tub and two sinks. Home is pet-friendly, with a 10x24 deck and a 2000 sq ft fenced front yard overlooking a pastoral view to the west. Long range views to the south include a full view of Beech Mountain ski slopes. Property has 120 feet of road frontage on Ward’s Branch Rd. The driveway is shared with one neighbor at the top. Higher up the drive is a huge boulder outcropping and a waterfall that could be made into a beautiful picnic area. A year-round mountain spring runs more than 1000 feet through the property and creates a picturesque entryway to asecond-home site on the upper portion of the property, with long-range mountain views. Conveniently located three minutes to the Watauga Gorge River Park and fifteen minutes to Boone. Five minutes to Sugar Grove, ten minutes to Valle Crucis.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

10.85 acresLot Size

$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by John Cockman • Watauga Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Sandra Hancock • Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors Boone

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•Source:HCMLS #257946

Redfin Estimate

$540,170

$164K since sold in November 2025$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($521K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$349,900
A
3 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
228 Vilas Overlook Dr #1, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$420,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,358 sq ft
419 Dillard Green Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$725,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
230 Twin Ponds Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$725,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
3244 Old US Highway 421, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$299,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,613 sq ft
2811 Georges Gap Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$605,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,389 sq ft
236 Turkeyfoot Ln, Vilas, NC 28692

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$2,774/mo

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Market trends in 28679, NC

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-list price

94.5%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$840K

$450K MoM

Avg. days on market

139d

89 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$299,000
3 beds2 baths1,092 sq ft
836 Howard Edmisten Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,595,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,333 sq ft
721 Will Glenn Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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Sale history for 560 Wards Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,690 (+0.7%)

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2024

$1,678

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2023

$1,678 (+1.4%)

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2022

$1,655 (+31.5%)

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2021

$1,258

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2020

$1,258

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2019

$1,258 (+11.5%)

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2018

$1,128

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2017

$1,128 (+10.2%)

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2016

$1,024

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2015

$1,024

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2014

$1,024

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

Tax history for 560 Wards Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,690 (+0.7%)

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2024

$1,678

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2023

$1,678 (+1.4%)

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2022

$1,655 (+31.5%)

$119,000 + $308,900

$427,900

2021

$1,258

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2020

$1,258

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2019

$1,258 (+11.5%)

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2018

$1,128

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2017

$1,128 (+10.2%)

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2016

$1,024

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2015

$1,024

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

2014

$1,024

$64,300 + $195,800

$260,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

10.85 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

1962646758000

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 Oct 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,052
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 10.85
Lot Size Area: 10.85
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 10.85
Zoning Description: Residential

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,677.54

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek
High School: Watauga

Location Information
Subdivision Name: None

Community Information
Community Features: Fishing

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1962646758000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools

Cove Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

7/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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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Sugar Grove, NC • 28679

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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$514,000 – $622,000

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New listings for sale in 28679

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836 Howard Edmisten Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,595,000

4 beds3.5 baths3,333 sq ft

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Home values near 560 Wards Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
964 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$240,160
1028 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 640 Sq. Ft.	$175,940

Address	Redfin Estimate
317 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$301,763
1030 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$185,663

Address	Redfin Estimate
1034 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$202,711
875 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$158,167

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