Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering 9.75 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq.ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!
Enjoy the beautiful countryside of western Watauga County from this farmstead property offering over 28 acres, a 3BR/1.5BA, 1730sq. ft. Farmhouse with full basement and multiple outbuildings including a large barn with hay loft, detached 2-car garage workshop with a second story which could be used for storage, studio space, etc. Other property features include easy access via state maintained paved road frontage, a bold stream, springs, fiber optic services, multiple home sites, ample gardening space and plenty of room for horses/livestock on the mixture of open pasture and wooded acreage. Main level of home offers wood floors throughout with the primary bedroom suite, kitchen with newer stainless-steel appliances, living room with wood burning fireplace and an additional half bath. Second level of home offers 2 additional bedrooms and an office/storage area. The full unfinished basement offers the laundry area along with a shower, toilet, and sink. This property offers great potential for many different uses and is conveniently located less than 15-20 minutes from Boone and AppState!
HCMLS #259689
Jan 23, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$275/sq ft
CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4340421
Jan 23, 2026
Listed
$475,000
$275/sq ft
HCMLS #210943
May 31, 2019
Sold
$216,000
$125/sq ft
Oct 10, 2018
Listed
$250,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2019
$1,695 (+361.0%)
2018
$368
2017
$368 (+8.5%)
$135,100 + $46,800
$181,900
2016
$339
$135,100 + $46,800
$181,900
2015
$339
$135,100 + $46,800
$181,900
2014
$339
$135,100 + $46,800
$181,900
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
28.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,650
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1973994680000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 13, 2023.
Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° 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
Vilas, NC • 28692
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Vilas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 1068 Laurel Branch Rd
$452,049
$23K under list price of $475K
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