Great rental investment! Excellent location 10 minutes to Boone and Valle Crusis. Cottage has been updated with new windows, paint, siding and heat system. Gentle Creek along the back of the home. Laundry/mud room along side entrance. Landscaping still in progress.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rita Storie• A PLUS Realty
Contact: rbstorie@gmail.com
Bought with Mike Quinto• Keller Williams High Country
Great rental investment! Excellent location 10 minutes to Boone and Valle Crusis. Cottage has been updated with new windows, paint, siding and heat system. Gentle Creek along the back of the home. Laundry/mud room along side entrance. Landscaping still in progress.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$549 (+2.3%)
$19,800 + $94,900
$114,700
2024
$536 (+4.5%)
$19,800 + $94,900
$114,700
2022
$514 (+13.0%)
$19,800 + $94,900
$114,700
2020
$455
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2019
$455 (+9.8%)
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2018
$414
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2017
$414 (+8.7%)
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2016
$381 (+2.1%)
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2015
$373
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2014
$373
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
Tax history for 1875 Laurel Fork Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$549 (+2.3%)
$19,800 + $94,900
$114,700
2024
$536 (+4.5%)
$19,800 + $94,900
$114,700
2022
$514 (+13.0%)
$19,800 + $94,900
$114,700
2020
$455
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2019
$455 (+9.8%)
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2018
$414
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2017
$414 (+8.7%)
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2016
$381 (+2.1%)
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2015
$373
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
2014
$373
$19,800 + $61,100
$80,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
851
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1990566346000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 1
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Level: Main
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Hardboard Siding
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning Specification: R1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek/Stream
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Elevation: 3000
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Installed
Location
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Valle Crucis
Middle Or Junior High School: None
High School: Watauga
Location Information
Directions: From Boone, take Hwy 105 South to right onto Bairds Creek Road. Turn right onto Laurel Fork Road (before you get to Willow Valley Golf Course). Home is located half mile on right. Alternate route is 105 Bypass to left on Green Lane with immediate left on to Laurel Fork. Home is less than 2 miles on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 851
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1990566346000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 867
Living Area: 867
Above Grade Finished Area: 867
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 867
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Valle Crucis Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 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
9 days above 88° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 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
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$275,000 – $332,000
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