REDUCED! Beautiful & meticulously maintained, this mountain home is just 15 minutes outside of Boone in the versatile community of Sugar Grove. The homeowners have updated practically everything during their ownership and it shows like a newer home. Featuring a bedroom and living area on each floor, there is room for guests and privacy when needed in the basement den where a full bath, large bedroom, laundry area, & wet bar complete the walkout basement. Two Pro-Com, free-standing propane stoves provide heat without electricity and the homeowners seldom use the main central heat, which is also a remotely controlled, wireless thermostat. A circular driveway provides for level entry, easy access & plenty of parking. From the deck, listen to the branch across the road or go tubing, fishing or swimming at the nearby Watauga River Gorge Park. Snow skiing and snow tubing are just minutes away at Beech & Sugar Mountain. Or opt for nearby Watauga Lake; living here will offer improved quality of life. One-year home warranty included serviced by ORHP.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2006
Sold
$171,500
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,380 (+1.8%)
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2024
$1,356
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2023
$1,356 (+3.5%)
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2022
$1,310 (+42.6%)
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2021
$919
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2020
$919
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2019
$919 (+10.0%)
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2018
$835
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2017
$835 (+8.7%)
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2016
$768
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2015
$768
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2014
$768
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
Tax history for 988 Rush Br
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,380 (+1.8%)
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2024
$1,356
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2023
$1,356 (+3.5%)
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2022
$1,310 (+42.6%)
$54,200 + $258,400
$312,600
2021
$919
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2020
$919
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2019
$919 (+10.0%)
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2018
$835
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2017
$835 (+8.7%)
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2016
$768
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2015
$768
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
2014
$768
$29,300 + $138,200
$167,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1962152550000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, No Garage, Private
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Exterior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,300
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Cedar, Frame
Has Home Warranty
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1.95
Lot Size Area: 1.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.95
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $755.03
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Bethel
Location Information
Subdivision Name: OtherSeeRemarks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1962152550000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc
Around this home
Schools
Bethel Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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Estimated sale price
$505,000 – $611,000
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