Google street view image for 686 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

Off Market Sep 2005 for $81K

$276,002

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $520/mo

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1 ba

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1,152

sq ft

686 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679

About this home

686 Wards Branch Rd is a 1,152 square foot house on a 2.56 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 27, 2005 for $81,000. Based on Redfin's Sugar Grove data, we estimate the home's value is $276,002.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

2.56 acresLot Size

$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$276,002

$195K since sold in September 2005$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.6% lower than the average sale price ($327K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 9, 2026
$265,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
314 Andy Hicks Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$275,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,177 sq ft
336 Willowdale Church Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$420,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,358 sq ft
419 Dillard Green Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$218,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
362 Rush Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$260,000
E
2 beds1 bath924 sq ft
178 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$525,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,047 sq ft
190 Yasmine Ln, Vilas, NC 28692

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$2,087/mo

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Market trends in 28679, NC

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

95.2%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$390K

$130K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$875,000
2 beds2.5 baths2,178 sq ft
568 Auborn Trivette Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
$2,100,000
3 beds4.5 baths4,309 sq ft
597 Auborn Trivette Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
$380,000
3 beds3 baths2,590 sq ft
111 Old Mill Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
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Sale history for 686 Wards Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$753 (+1.6%)

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2024

$741

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2023

$741 (+25.1%)

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2022

$592 (+23.7%)

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2021

$479

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2020

$479

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2019

$479 (+10.1%)

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2018

$435

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2017

$435 (+8.9%)

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2016

$399

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2015

$399

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2014

$399

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

Tax history for 686 Wards Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$753 (+1.6%)

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2024

$741

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2023

$741 (+25.1%)

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2022

$592 (+23.7%)

$59,300 + $114,100

$173,400

2021

$479

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2020

$479

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2019

$479 (+10.1%)

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2018

$435

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2017

$435 (+8.9%)

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2016

$399

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2015

$399

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

2014

$399

$32,000 + $56,000

$88,000

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Continuous Wall
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,152
Building Sq. Ft: 1,152
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: WARD BRANCH

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,000
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 111,514
Legal Block Number: 65
Municipality Name: LAUREL CREEK
Acres: 2.56
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot

Utility Information
Water Service Type: Private

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1962650214000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cove Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

7/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 21 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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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

$263,000 – $318,000

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New listings for sale in 28679

$875,000

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Home values near 686 Wards Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
964 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$254,229
1030 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$177,872

Address	Redfin Estimate
1034 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$215,079
875 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$163,004

Address	Redfin Estimate
1028 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 640 Sq. Ft.	$184,126
687 Wards Branch Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$190,152

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