Come see this new listing in Vilas, less than 20 minutes from downtown Boone. Situated on almost an acre of land between woods and long range mountain views, the sound of a creek and some flat yard to grill and play outside. The main floor boasts with hard wood floors, T & G ceilings and a recently renovated kitchen with high end granite countertops and new appliances. The entire interior and exterior were painted and stained within the past year, not to mention vaulted ceilings in the living/dining room and ample parking for large groups and family/friend events. The primary on the main floor, two more bedrooms below and a dedicated office space and its own laundry room, not to mention is the metal roof, propane fueled Heating System and a pantry space to make any homeowner feel prepared for a snacky situation. Showings start July 8th at 9am!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jaco Gerbrands• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate Blowing Rock
Contact: 828-295-7337
Bought with Molly Osborne• Keller Williams High Country
Bought with Christy Lombardozzi• Keller Williams High Country
A well priced mountain home that is perfect for year-round living or vacation get-a-way. Beautiful long-range views from both the front deck & interior of the home. Listen to noisy Laurel Branch just across the street from cabin. Open floor plan for living, dining and kitchen areas. Tongue & groove vaulted ceilings and wide plank floors. Galley kitchen opens to back door of the home offering a small flat back yard. Master bedroom suite is conveniently located on the main level. Wide staircase leads to lower level of the home, which boasts 2 more bedrooms and a full bath. The garage is on the lower level, and is currently being used as a storage area, but can easily be converted back to a garage. Radon mitigation in place.
HCMLS #186315
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$91/sq ft
Jul 7, 2014
Listed
$182,900
$95/sq ft
+7
Rustic starter home with vaulted T & G ceilings in great room, opens to tiled kitchen with gas range and adjacent laundry. Kitchen opens to back yard. Main level includes great room, kitchen, half bath, & master with private bath. Listen to sounds of stream from front covered deck & watch changing views of Rich Mountain. Lower level has 2BR/1BA, mechanical room and oversized 1-car garage. The garage is temporarily used as a storage/playroom with a removable wall. Garage opener still usable & opens to outside for garden tools access. The wall can be removed and turned back into a functioning garage. Many children in neighborhood, school bus stops in front of house.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,601 (+0.8%)
$17,000 + $386,700
$403,700
2024
$1,588 (+1.5%)
$17,000 + $386,700
$403,700
2022
$1,566 (+51.3%)
$17,000 + $386,700
$403,700
2019
$1,034 (+11.3%)
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2018
$929
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2017
$929 (+10.1%)
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2016
$844
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2015
$844
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2014
$844
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
Tax history for 1455 Laurel Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,601 (+0.8%)
$17,000 + $386,700
$403,700
2024
$1,588 (+1.5%)
$17,000 + $386,700
$403,700
2022
$1,566 (+51.3%)
$17,000 + $386,700
$403,700
2019
$1,034 (+11.3%)
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2018
$929
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2017
$929 (+10.1%)
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2016
$844
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2015
$844
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
2014
$844
$14,800 + $195,900
$210,700
*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
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,270
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1973795007000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Asphalt, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet