OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2017 for $207K

$414,184

•

832

sq ft

2281 Phillips Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

About this home

The Quintessential get-a-way cabin on over 10 acres with AMAZING Grandfather Mountain views. Enjoy sitting on the expansive covered porch and seeing the fantastic views while looking out onto your "mountain flat" back yard. Plenty of cleared space around the property to fence for horses, plant a garden or just do some cartwheels. The rest of the acreage is wooded and most gently sloping. There is a spring and wet weather creek running through the property as well. The wooded property is just beautiful with large boulders and beautiful mature trees. Phillips Branch Road borders the property on 3 sides- so getting another home site on the property should be fairly easy. This cottage is a truly special home. The exterior is made of West Coast Cedar, the floors were milled by a neighbor from 100 year old timbers that came out of an RJ Reynolds factory, the wood paneling walls are wormy chestnut (try finding those these days!) The cottage features lofted ceilings with more beautiful wood beams, an open kitchen/ dining area and a bedroom, full bath and loft sleeping area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

10.68 acresLot Size

$498Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Sarah Long • Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country

Bought with Sarah Long • Don't Use****Keller Williams HIGH Country

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•Source:HCMLS #200536

Redfin Estimate

$414,184

$207K since sold in August 2017$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.7% higher than the average sale price ($361K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$260,000
A
2 beds1 bath924 sq ft
178 John Shell Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$176,540
B
1 bed1.5 baths960 sq ft
3026 Mountain Dale Rd, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$520,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,636 sq ft
410 Loves Knob Rd, Sugar Grove, NC 28607
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$525,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,047 sq ft
190 Yasmine Ln, Vilas, NC 28692
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$265,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
314 Andy Hicks Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$420,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,358 sq ft
419 Dillard Green Rd, Vilas, NC 28692

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$1,424/mo

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Market trends in 28679, NC

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

95.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$390K

$169 MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$464,900
3 beds2 baths3,840 sq ft
6762 US Highway 421 Hwy N, Vilas, NC 28692
3D WALKTHROUGH
$549,000
4 beds3 baths2,476 sq ft
194 Blue Spruce Trl, Vilas, NC 28692
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Sale history for 2281 Phillips Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$425 (+2.9%)

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2024

$413

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2023

$413 (+5.9%)

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2022

$390 (−24.2%)

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2021

$515

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2020

$515

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2019

$515 (+10.3%)

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2018

$467 (+6.8%)

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2016

$437

$16,900 + $81,500

$98,400

2015

$437

$16,900 + $81,500

$98,400

2014

$437

$16,900 + $81,500

$98,400

Tax history for 2281 Phillips Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$425 (+2.9%)

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2024

$413

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2023

$413 (+5.9%)

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2022

$390 (−24.2%)

$26,900 + $57,400

$84,300

2021

$515

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2020

$515

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2019

$515 (+10.3%)

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2018

$467 (+6.8%)

$14,500 + $81,500

$96,000

2016

$437

$16,900 + $81,500

$98,400

2015

$437

$16,900 + $81,500

$98,400

2014

$437

$16,900 + $81,500

$98,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Watauga County

APN

1963806786000

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: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning

Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Wrap Around
Roof: Metal

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 832
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Cedar

Property Features
Has View
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Outbuilding

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Topography: Pasture

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Many Trees, Split Possible
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size : 10.68
Lot Size Area: 10.68
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 10.68
Additional Parcels Description: 1963809825 1963807393
Zoning Description: None

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $677.57

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Other, Spring, See Remarks
Sewer: Private Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Cove Creek

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1963806786000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: HighCountryAssociationOfRealtorsInc

Around this home

Schools

Cove Creek Elementary

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

7/10

Watauga High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 90° expected this year, 16 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

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

$394,000 – $477,000

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New listings for sale in 28692

$464,900

3 beds2 baths3,840 sq ft

6762 US Highway 421 Hwy N, Vilas, NC 28692

3D WALKTHROUGH

$549,000

4 beds3 baths2,476 sq ft

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Home values near 2281 Phillips Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2280 Phillips Branch Road, Vilas, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$387,746
1823 Phillips Branch Road, Vilas, NC 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3448 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,095

Address	Redfin Estimate
1728 Phillips Branch Road, Vilas, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1072 Sq. Ft.	$312,136
1640 Phillips Branch Road, Vilas, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1091 Sq. Ft.	$275,397

Address	Redfin Estimate
1826 Phillips Branch Road, Vilas, NC 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	—
1750 Phillips Branch Road, Vilas, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1496 Sq. Ft.	$270,033

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