This expansive property sits on 4.71 acres of mountain land, offering significant potential for investors or those looking for a peaceful retreat. With close proximity to Boone, Valle Crucis, and Banner Elk, this location provides a blend of tranquility and convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
4.71 acresLot Size
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kevin Gioia• Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Priced BELOW 2024 Assessment! This expansive property sits on 4.71 acres of mountain land, offering significant potential for investors or those looking for a peaceful retreat. With close proximity to Boone, Valle Crucis, and Banner Elk, this location provides a blend of tranquility and convenience. Property sold AS-IS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$757 (+1.6%)
$77,200 + $97,300
$174,500
2024
$745 (+3.2%)
$77,200 + $97,300
$174,500
2022
$722 (+52.2%)
$77,200 + $97,300
$174,500
2019
$475 (+10.1%)
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2018
$431
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2017
$431 (+8.8%)
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2016
$396
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2015
$396
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2014
$396
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
Tax history for 617 Phillips Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$757 (+1.6%)
$77,200 + $97,300
$174,500
2024
$745 (+3.2%)
$77,200 + $97,300
$174,500
2022
$722 (+52.2%)
$77,200 + $97,300
$174,500
2019
$475 (+10.1%)
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2018
$431
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2017
$431 (+8.8%)
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2016
$396
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2015
$396
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
2014
$396
$41,700 + $45,400
$87,100
*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
4.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Watauga County
APN
1972143815000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: See Remarks
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Basement Information
Basement YN: No
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features
Has Primary On Main
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Guest House Information
No
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.71
Lot Size Dimensions: 119 x 37 x 849 x 363 x 838 x 114
Land Information
Water Source: Private
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Stick/Site Built
Structure Type: House
Built Information: Existing
Year Built: 1948
# of Fireplaces: 0
Appliances: Convection Oven, Remarks, Electric Water Heater
Building Information
Building Area Total: 816
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $722
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Remarks
Water Heater: Electric
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Other
Heating: See Remarks
Heating Fuel: Remarks
Location
HOA Information
Association: Winston-Salem
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: Take US-421 N, turn left onto US-321 N, then right onto Phillips Branch Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Watauga County
APN: 1972143815000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Listing Attribution Contact: 8442392663
Around this home
Schools
Cove Creek Elementary
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
Watauga High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% 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
7 days above 90° expected this year, 22 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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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $285,000
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